Introducing the Pocket Army Style Compass, an essential tool for outdoor enthusiasts engaged in camping, hiking, and various outdoor pursuits. This compass offers straightforward usability and seamlessly integrates with topographical maps, empowering adventurers to navigate confidently off marked trails and into uncharted territories. Crafted with a rugged metal case of durable, corrosion-resistant material, this compass boasts a host of features including a magnifying viewer, thumb hold, adjustable luminous marching line, and sighting hairline.

The compass, also known as a military compass, serves as a precision instrument facilitating setting course bearings, map orientation, and land navigation. It's a wise choice to carry a map and compass even in conjunction with a GPS unit, as electronics can falter, underscoring the invaluable skill of reaching destinations safely through traditional navigation methods.

Key Features:

1. Sturdy metal case
2. Adjustable luminous marching line
3. Thumb hold and magnifying viewer
4. Sighting hairline for precision
5. Ideal for pinpointing positions on maps or in the field
6. Floating luminous dial enhances visibility
7. Perfect for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities
8. Compact folding size: 3.03 x 2.28 x 1.10 inches

Package Contents: 1x Military Style Compass

Instructions for Use:

Taking a Compass Bearing:

1. Open the compass, ensuring the cover forms a 90-degree angle and the lens bracket a 30-degree angle to the case. Confirm the dial moves freely.
2. Insert your thumb into the thumb loop.
3. Hold the compass with your thumb and bent index finger.
4. Raise the compass to eye level.
5. Align a distant object with the sight wire and the center of the sighting groove.
6. Read the course bearing (azimuth) without moving your head or the compass.

Setting a Course:

1. Open the compass fully.
2. Place it on a level map with the azimuth directly under the index line.
3. Hold the compass steady and rotate the bezel until the luminous indicator aligns with the north "N" arrow.

Following a Course:

1. Open the compass with the cover at a 90-degree angle and the lens bracket at a 30-degree angle.
2. Point the compass along the desired course bearing.
3. Align an easily identifiable object with the sighting groove and wire.
4. Maintain sight of the object as you travel.

Included Item: 1x Compass (241054)