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Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass

Item #: 81196

Our Price: $19.99

The Explorer features an ergonomically designed base plate that fits your hand. The extended base plate has inch and 1/10 mile direct reading scales for U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 and 1:62,500 maps plus a magnifier for reading details. It also has a declination scale for quick adjustment of map bearings to field headings, 2 degree dial graduations, a lanyard, and a red North at 360 degrees with red orienting arrow for a 'Red to North Red' needle match.

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Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (4)
  • Accurate (3)
  • Easy to set up (3)
  • Simple controls (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (4)
    • Backcountry camping (3)
    • Day trip (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    5.0

    Great for Scouts first compass

    By DW

    from Chesterfield, Ma

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass:

      Great for Scouts!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Replaced one that broke

      By JT

      from Oregon

      About Me County Search and Rescue

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Almost always reliable
      • Compact
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Had one fail on me

      Best Uses

      • Land Navigation
      • Survival

      Comments about Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass:

      While on a SAR mission I noted my compass had an air bubble in it. The band securing the needle had broken allowing air in. I've used SILVAs in all temperatures and altitudes and never had one break before. I hope the replacement holds up. The moral of this story is always back up crucial gear.

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      • No

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      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      When South is North

      By A Knight who sayes NEAT!

      from Harrisonburg, VA

      About Me Likes to be outdoors

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Functional
      • Lanyard ~ a good length
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

      • None really

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips
      • General Orienteering
      • Survival

      Comments about Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass:

      I bought 2; one for my son who in Boy Scouts and one for my personall outdoor use. [...] We were going through the process of demonstrating how to orient a map with a compass and it just didnt match the landscape. the map was opposite. It appears that the polarity of one of the compass' magnetic needle had been reversed [...]. A few seconds of us all looking a two new compass' with their north needels pointing in oposite directins was cause for a good laugh, but a word to the wise. Make sure to check ALL your gear before you head out and really need to use it.

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      5.0

      Great compass

      By Mike

      from NY, NY

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Compact
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass:

        This is a great compass. Well worth the money.

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        • Q:

          where is this made in?
          Asked on 1/3/2013 by dsouza from kauai

          1 answer

          • Staff Reviewer

            A:

            The Silva Explorer Type 3 Compass is made in Indonesia.

            Answered on 1/10/2013 by Steve from Campmor
        • Q:

          CLEAR BASE PLATE ?
          Asked on 1/26/2012 by FRY from NJ

          1 answer

          • Staff Reviewer

            A:

            The base plate is clear.

            Answered on 1/27/2012 by Steve from Campmor
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