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Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass

Item #: 81216

Our Price: $9.99

The Starter has an enlarged ergonomic base plate desgned for children or adults with smaller hands. The larger rotating capsule with 2 degree dial graduation is easier to read. There are inch and millimeter scales plus a lanyard hole on the base plate.

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Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Easy to set up (3)
  • Waterproof (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (4)
    • Survival (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Outdoor enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

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    4.0

    Good backup or trainer for kids

    By TheDon

    from Lumberton, NJ

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass:

        If you are an avid backpacker or hicker looking for a primary compass, keep looking.
        I bought these to keep as backups in case of loss or failure of our primary compasses. These would also be very suitable for Scouts working on their orienteering requirements.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Good compass for summer camp!

        By Camp Director

        from New Jersey

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Summer Camp Director

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to use
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Construction
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Doesn't come with a cord

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Day Trips
        • Orienteering
        • River Trips
        • Summer camp
        • Survival

        Comments about Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass:

        I gave this to my camp staff members as a gift during our training. Used them for orienteering and compass learning. They are great - easy to use, durable, easy to read. Only downside is they don't come with a cord attached - you need to get your own. I did not test the compass' accuracy, but they were all pointing the same way.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very well explained in discription

        By Griz

        from Chistiana Pa.

        About Me Professional, Technically Challenged

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Has area for lanyard does

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • Economical mapping
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass:

        Only draw back seen lanyard area ....no lanyard

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great frist compass for Scouts

        By Scouter

        from Albany, NY

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Reliable Performance
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival

          Comments about Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass:

          This is a great first compass for scouts both the cub and boy scout level. We give this as a graduation gift when cubs move up to boy scouts. It has served many boys well for orienteering. It is also the same model available thru the [...] store without the [...] emblem. cheaper here. [...] price not worth having emblem.

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          • Yes

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          5.0

          Lite and easy to handle, packs well

          By Pnucon

          from Eastern US

          About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Compact
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Survival

            Comments about Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass:

            General waypoint finding when all else fails.

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            • No

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            • Q:

              How much does this compass weigh? thanks.
              Asked on 4/1/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • Staff Reviewer

                A:

                Weight: 1.5 oz.

                Answered on 6/28/2012 by Steve from Campmor
            • Q:

              Hi I believe I bought this compass from you before. The compasses that I bought had a flat top and a somewhat rounded bottom... which is different looking than the compass displayed on your picture. But I'm pretty sure it was the Silva Starter 1-2-3. Am I right about the shape? I also want to make sure that this one is full of liquid. Thanks for the info.

              Megan
              Asked on 11/7/2010 by Megan from Santa Cruz, CA

              1 answer

              • Staff Reviewer

                A:

                The baseplate of the Silva Starter Type 1-2-3 Compass is flat and rectangular. Not rounded or contoured tor the hand. The capsule is liquid filled.

                Answered on 11/9/2010 by SkyeLab from New Jersey
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