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  • Lightweight, compact map compass for outdoors hiking, camping, orienteering, boating, and scouting
  • Integrated magnifier in liquid filled clear base with multiple sighting lines on rotating housing; measuring scales in Inches, mm, 1:25000
  • Lanyard and instruction booklet included with economically priced Map Compass
  • Durable, clear plastic base includes marking holes for control points
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and accuracy of the navigation compass. For example, they mention it's well made, easy to read, and accurate enough to teach kids how to use a comPASS. That said, opinions are mixed on north direction and size.

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95 customers mention82 positive13 negative

Customers like the quality of the navigation compass. They say it's well built, has a quality design, and is reliable. Some customers also mention that it'll serve as an excellent comPASS.

"...I won't be getting lost if it's with me.This one is REALLY NICE and comes with excellent instructions." Read more

"Wanted a good compass like I had once, but had lost. This one's a quality design, works right when used correctly...." Read more

"...Overall, this compass is well made. I tested mine against another compass of known accuracy to ensure that it does point to magnetic north...." Read more

"...Coughlan's Standard is absolutely outstanding in build quality, simplicity, accuracy, and durability, and I expect it to last for years...." Read more

66 customers mention57 positive9 negative

Customers like the performance of the navigation compass. They say it works well, does the trick every time, and points to true north. Some mention that it's perfect, multi-use, and budget friendly.

"...This one's a quality design, works right when used correctly...." Read more

"...'ve ever used, and flutters a bit before stabilizing, but it does function well enough...." Read more

"Accurate and works well. I am able to use it for road map navigation on a no GPS road trip." Read more

"...But it seems it works well. With its cheap price tag, no reason to make a hassle of exchange or return." Read more

57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the compass. They say it is a good value for the money, an inexpensive yet effective unit for learning, and a great buy.

"...Overall, this compass is impressive given its low price...." Read more

"...But it seems it works well. With its cheap price tag, no reason to make a hassle of exchange or return." Read more

"..."Ten Essentials of Hiking!" A good item to have handy at a good price." Read more

"...The good points are: (1) it's cheap, I paid five dollars and forty-seven cents for mine and now the price is only five dollars and two cents which..." Read more

29 customers mention27 positive2 negative

Customers find the navigation compass easy to use. They say the instructions are good, simple, and useful. They also mention that the interval of degrees makes it easier to navigate precisely. Customers also mention the comPASS comes with instructions on following a map or just going in the same direction. They mention that it's used easily for scouts and that it even has a booklet on how to use a comPass.

"...This one is REALLY NICE and comes with excellent instructions." Read more

"...Coughlan's Standard is absolutely outstanding in build quality, simplicity, accuracy, and durability, and I expect it to last for years...." Read more

"...for the younger boys to easily hold in 1 hand comfortably but good for older boys, adults, etc...." Read more

"...cause problems when using the compass on a map; (6) it comes with basic printed instructions in English and French; (7) the needle points North,..." Read more

21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the navigation compass. They say it's very accurate, well made, and accurate enough to teach kids how to use a comPASS. They also say it tracks north accurately.

"Accurate and works well. I am able to use it for road map navigation on a no GPS road trip." Read more

"...North, moves freely, and so far hasn't gotten stuck; (8) it is very accurate...." Read more

"...This photo is from spring 2024. They still track north accurately. I highly recommend these!..." Read more

"...However, everything looks and feels solid and accurate.Dial rotates smoothly - not too loose nor too tight...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the weight of the navigation compass to be light enough to carry. They say it's great for backpacking and that it can be worn around the neck or attached to a belt. Customers also appreciate the heavy baseplate and rugged construction.

"...you can read the degree markings easily, yet small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket...." Read more

"I like the heavy baseplate and rugged construction truly worth every penny" Read more

"...Good to throw in a pack if you just want to find basic N-E--S-W. Designed to be used with maps...." Read more

"...They are slim enough to go into a pocket and light enough to carry, especially around the neck with the lanyard...." Read more

20 customers mention13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the navigation compass. Some mention that the dial is reasonable sized and takes up little space, while others say that it's rather large and may not fit in standard commas.

"...The dial (bezel) is reasonably sized - large enough so you can read the degree markings easily, yet small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket...." Read more

"...This is a good basic compass. A little big for the younger boys to easily hold in 1 hand comfortably but good for older boys, adults, etc...." Read more

"...cents which is a real bargain for what you're getting; (2) it's 5.5 inches long -- plenty long enough to reach between most map points when plotting..." Read more

"...It works great. And it’s long enough I can plot unit movments" Read more

11 customers mention6 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the north direction of the navigation compass. Some mention that it points north, while others say that it consistently points south. The comPASS is also reported to be slightly off a couple degrees and randomly decides to point off line slightly.

"...with basic printed instructions in English and French; (7) the needle points North, moves freely, and so far hasn't gotten stuck; (8) it is very..." Read more

"...I first used it inside my home and it did not point to north. I left my home and walked outside my door and...it immediately pointed to north...." Read more

"It's a great compass despite some mediocre reviews. It always points north and a much better deal than most online for good accuracy" Read more

"...sure it's not being impacted by external sources and the needle consistently points south...." Read more

Made in Taiwan, accurate
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Made in Taiwan, accurate
I ordered this Coghlan’s standard model Map Compass (8162) after seeing it recommended by members of an online backpacking and hiking community. The 8162 is made in Taiwan by the Chuan Ching Mechanical Industrial Co. Ltd (C.C.) The company was established in 1980, and began exporting compasses in 1983, so it's been in the business for a long time.First, despite what a few reviewers have stated, this compass DOES have a capsule filled with fluid to dampen needle movement, a fact that the I verified with the manufacturer. Many people don't realize that the kerosene-based fluid used to settle the swing of these tiny magnetic needles is ultralight in viscosity - you won't notice the presence of the fluid unless you drill a hole in the capsule to watch it leak out.Overall, this compass is well made. I tested mine against another compass of known accuracy to ensure that it does point to magnetic north. The dial (bezel) is reasonably sized - large enough so you can read the degree markings easily, yet small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket. The needle isn't the most stable I've ever used, and flutters a bit before stabilizing, but it does function well enough. The compass dial's fit to the thick acrylic baseplate was good - not too tight, and not too loose (if sloppy, the dial will rotate with the slightest bump, altering your course heading at the direction-of-travel arrow). The compass needle rides on a synthetic ruby jewel to reduce friction, a feature almost never found on compasses of this price category. However, there is no luminous glow capability.Overall, this compass is impressive given its low price. Of course, since quality control inspection of many inexpensive products is hit-or-miss these days, I'll warn you that you should always test the one you receive to make sure it 1) points consistently to magnetic north, and 2) has a proper fit of the dial to the baseplate. That said, this is one of the very few compasses under $30 that I would trust for backcountry navigation.
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RubiesandDiamonds
5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Well-Priced Compass
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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Anyone who ventures outside their home for any distance requires a compass. This one is great. The directions state that you must not use it near your electronic devices it won't work correctly. I first used it inside my home and it did not point to north. I left my home and walked outside my door and...it immediately pointed to north. I LOVE this new compass. I won't be getting lost if it's with me.
This one is REALLY NICE and comes with excellent instructions.
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KR Bannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality compass, good price
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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Wanted a good compass like I had once, but had lost. This one's a quality design, works right when used correctly. Similar one I had years ago was made in US, but a nice bonus is that this is made in the free country of Taiwan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Made in Taiwan, accurate
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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I ordered this Coghlan’s standard model Map Compass (8162) after seeing it recommended by members of an online backpacking and hiking community. The 8162 is made in Taiwan by the Chuan Ching Mechanical Industrial Co. Ltd (C.C.) The company was established in 1980, and began exporting compasses in 1983, so it's been in the business for a long time.

First, despite what a few reviewers have stated, this compass DOES have a capsule filled with fluid to dampen needle movement, a fact that the I verified with the manufacturer. Many people don't realize that the kerosene-based fluid used to settle the swing of these tiny magnetic needles is ultralight in viscosity - you won't notice the presence of the fluid unless you drill a hole in the capsule to watch it leak out.

Overall, this compass is well made. I tested mine against another compass of known accuracy to ensure that it does point to magnetic north. The dial (bezel) is reasonably sized - large enough so you can read the degree markings easily, yet small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket. The needle isn't the most stable I've ever used, and flutters a bit before stabilizing, but it does function well enough. The compass dial's fit to the thick acrylic baseplate was good - not too tight, and not too loose (if sloppy, the dial will rotate with the slightest bump, altering your course heading at the direction-of-travel arrow). The compass needle rides on a synthetic ruby jewel to reduce friction, a feature almost never found on compasses of this price category. However, there is no luminous glow capability.

Overall, this compass is impressive given its low price. Of course, since quality control inspection of many inexpensive products is hit-or-miss these days, I'll warn you that you should always test the one you receive to make sure it 1) points consistently to magnetic north, and 2) has a proper fit of the dial to the baseplate. That said, this is one of the very few compasses under $30 that I would trust for backcountry navigation.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Made in Taiwan, accurate
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
I ordered this Coghlan’s standard model Map Compass (8162) after seeing it recommended by members of an online backpacking and hiking community. The 8162 is made in Taiwan by the Chuan Ching Mechanical Industrial Co. Ltd (C.C.) The company was established in 1980, and began exporting compasses in 1983, so it's been in the business for a long time.

First, despite what a few reviewers have stated, this compass DOES have a capsule filled with fluid to dampen needle movement, a fact that the I verified with the manufacturer. Many people don't realize that the kerosene-based fluid used to settle the swing of these tiny magnetic needles is ultralight in viscosity - you won't notice the presence of the fluid unless you drill a hole in the capsule to watch it leak out.

Overall, this compass is well made. I tested mine against another compass of known accuracy to ensure that it does point to magnetic north. The dial (bezel) is reasonably sized - large enough so you can read the degree markings easily, yet small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket. The needle isn't the most stable I've ever used, and flutters a bit before stabilizing, but it does function well enough. The compass dial's fit to the thick acrylic baseplate was good - not too tight, and not too loose (if sloppy, the dial will rotate with the slightest bump, altering your course heading at the direction-of-travel arrow). The compass needle rides on a synthetic ruby jewel to reduce friction, a feature almost never found on compasses of this price category. However, there is no luminous glow capability.

Overall, this compass is impressive given its low price. Of course, since quality control inspection of many inexpensive products is hit-or-miss these days, I'll warn you that you should always test the one you receive to make sure it 1) points consistently to magnetic north, and 2) has a proper fit of the dial to the baseplate. That said, this is one of the very few compasses under $30 that I would trust for backcountry navigation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Standard Compass Is Outstanding -- But Price Fluctuations Are Ridiculous!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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I have two Silva compasses, and I ordered Coughlan's Standard Map Compass as an inexpensive alternative for my grandkids. I wasn't expecting it to be anywhere near as good as my Silva compasses, but I was happy to discover that I was wrong! Coughlan's Standard is absolutely outstanding in build quality, simplicity, accuracy, and durability, and I expect it to last for years.

But I don't understand the significant price fluctuations over a period of about ten days. In early September 2023, it was a little over six dollars. A week later, it was less than five, and it was at that point that I bought four of them. I was so happy with it, I was planning to buy a couple more, but the price had gone up to over ten dollars! It started at 6.50, then 4.75, then 10.50. Or in terms of percentages, there was a 27% decrease followed by a 120% increase. Meanwhile Coughlan's DELUXE Map Compass is just over six dollars. This is just plain nuts! I guess I'll have to upgrade to the Deluxe version if I want to save money!

One final note: Throw away the "directions" that come with the compass. Apparently they were written in French and very poorly translated into English. Even allowing for the language differences, they are needlessly complex, thoroughly confusing, and just plain wrong in places. "Be Expert With Map and Compass" by Bjorn Kjellstrom (3rd ed.) is a good introduction to using a compass.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
Style: Deluxe W/ LanyardVerified Purchase
Accurate and works well. I am able to use it for road map navigation on a no GPS road trip.
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Y. J.
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023
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No liquid filled to dampen the needle unlike its description. But it seems it works well. With its cheap price tag, no reason to make a hassle of exchange or return.
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Hathi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids learning basic map & compass skills
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
Style: Deluxe W/ LanyardVerified Purchase
Bought several to teach our Federation of North-American Explorers group orienteering. This is a good basic compass. A little big for the younger boys to easily hold in 1 hand comfortably but good for older boys, adults, etc. The lanyard is a nice-to-have to avoid having to hold or put in pockets when you want it close by but don't need it at the moment. Helpful to measure distances on a map, to enhance the value of learning the map-and-compass skill by the boys. The display is easy to read, and the needle is fully colored Red to point North (vs. just a dot on some other compasses I have seen). Does not handle declination, but that was beyond the scope of our lessons.

I have recommended that each of our boys buy 1 of these for their day pack as one of the "Ten Essentials of Hiking!" A good item to have handy at a good price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality!
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2024
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Works great! Thank you!
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Javier
5.0 out of 5 stars funcional
Reviewed in Mexico on January 22, 2024
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muy buen precio y de buen material
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Décio Menezes
5.0 out of 5 stars Aprovada
Reviewed in Brazil on January 20, 2024
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Realmente é muito sensível e também prática. Recomendo.
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Alejandra Gàlvez Cabrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Me orientó
Reviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2020
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Súper bien 👍 estoy estudiando feng shui y me sirvió muchísimo
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NC18
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice piece of utility
Reviewed in India on October 1, 2018
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Giod device to have.
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