Zpacks
Silva Pocket Compass Thermometer
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$19.95
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Overview
A small curvy compass with thermometer and cardinal directions. With its small size and precise needle, this is the perfect compass to to bring along your hike. Not for advanced navigation, but a great aid if you need to find the right direction or a backup for a more advanced compass. It fits right in your pocket or c
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 11 g · 0.4 oz
- Type
- Compass
Weight vs. category
85% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the navigation tools in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 0.4 oz (11 g)
- Lighter than 80% of 5 weighed · #1 lightest
- -85% vs the median 2.6 oz
- Price
- $19.95
- Cheaper than 83% of 6 priced · #1 cheapest
- -71% vs the median $68.75 · $51.42/oz (median $51.42/oz)
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$19.95