Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.65 x 2.64 x 0.75 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 0.5 x 3.5 inches |
Item Weight | 1.1 ounces |
Brand Name | Brunton |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
Model Name | BN91574 |
Color | Clear |
Material | Synthetic |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Brunton Sporting Goods |
Part Number | F-TRUARC3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Included Components | TruArc3 Baseplate Compass |
Fishing Technique | Spinning, Casting |
Brunton - TruArc 3 - Base Plate Compass
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Brand | Brunton |
Material | Synthetic |
Item Weight | 1.1 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.5"L x 2.5"W |
Special Feature | Portable |
About this item
- RELIABLE - Entry-level compass for your basic orienteering and mapping that can travel anywhere.
- ADVANCED NAVIGATION - Resists magnetic interference better than any competitor, and will not lose its polarity.
- GLOBAL NEEDLE - With the TruArc Global Needle system that is accurate in both northern and southern hemispheres, TruArc 3 is ready to go anywhere in the world.
- MADE IN THE USA - Made in Brunton’s own facility in Riverton, Wyoming.
- EASY TO USE - Imperial and metric scales, tool-free declination makes the TruArc 3 a good learners compass as well as a trusted EDC (every day carry)
- 2 Degree resolution
- Inch/CM Scales
- Global Needle
- Made in the USA
- U-Proof Warranty
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Product Description
A scouting compass with modern updates, TruArc 3 is equipped with the TruArc Global Needle system in the characteristic form outdoorsmen have trusted for generations. Metric and standard scales, and tool-less declination compensation, make this a must for everyone's outdoor pack. The perfect compass for travelers, hikers and campers who want a packable, reliable way to get their bearings anywhere in the world.
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ASIN | B00IL6LFPE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #55,218 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #99 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
Date First Available | November 1, 2011 |
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Customers like the quality, value, performance, ease of use, and adjustability of the navigation compass. For example, they mention it's a good solid comPASS, it points north and doesn't cost a lot. They appreciate the declination adjustment, saying it'll help you find your way.
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Customers like the quality of the navigation compass. They say it's a good solid comPASS that gets the job done. Some customers also mention that the baseplate is awesome and that it'll be a great com pass for general orienteering and map work.
"...If all you need is a time tested compass capsule in a rugged, easy to hold shell, is no-nonsense and can be used likely anywhere in the world, this..." Read more
"Very well made and accurate...." Read more
"Good, basic compass. Mine had an air bubble, but that’s usually caused by temperature changes...." Read more
"I’m not an expert, but this seems to be a quality compass. Gave to a young teen who is interested in orienteering." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the navigation compass. They say it's high quality, and the best value baseplate comPASS out there. Customers also mention that it points north and doesn't cost a lot.
"...This little jewel goes with me on every hike. A good value for a lifesaving piece of gear!" Read more
"I purchased four of these for my family.They are a pretty good value, and adjusting declination is very simple and a nice feature at..." Read more
"...For the price, I consider this the best value baseplate compass out there. I’ve seen other reviews saying the baseplate broke and I’m not sure how...." Read more
"...The Truarc3 fit my needs. Competitive pricing and it arrived ahead of schedule. No Complaints!UPDATE..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the navigation compass. They mention that it works well, is accurate, and has no issues. Some say that it is helpful and useful in the field.
"A good short range thick woods compass. Has the basics.All pieces of the compass working good.Good quick reference light weight...." Read more
"...I'm considering sending it back except it works very well and the declination adjustment, that some complain about is very smooth" Read more
"...The compass works perfectly until you get to perhaps 10000 feet or more. A bubble formed in mine and goes away once back at around 4000 feet...." Read more
"...This works well and is attached to my bag now...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the navigation compass. They mention that it has easy adjustments for declination, and the needle settles quickly. Some say that the declintion adjustment is smooth. Overall, most are satisfied with the adjustable feature of the comPASS.
"The one I received works well, even the declination adjustment is smooth...." Read more
"...They are a pretty good value, and adjusting declination is very simple and a nice feature at this price point...." Read more
"...The adjustable declination feature is nice. Takes all the back country math out of the equation. That’s a big plus...." Read more
"The compass points north and does have declination adjustment and a rotating bezel but it's missing the orientation lines on the base and dial...." Read more
Customers find the navigation compass easy to use. They mention it's well-made, has a good price, and has the basics to find your way. Some say the comPASS is easy to read the dial and set declination. They also say it'll run true and is easy for kids to access.
"...is typical of the Brunton design, squeeze capsule and spin, easy to fix without toolsfast responsive needle..." Read more
"...one's neck should you wish to have your hands free and the compass easy to access." Read more
"...I find the baseplate compass easier to use for kids and for me, too, because it's easier to figure out when it's level as opposed to holding a..." Read more
"This is a great compass, and easy to use. I was a boy scout, and couldn't find my old one...." Read more
Customers find the size of the navigation compass to be compact, easy to read, and light. They also say it takes up a little space and fits great in a pocket. Customers also mention that the comPASS is accurate and compact, and that the capsule is large enough for 1 degree resolution Global needles.
"...The capsule is large enough for 1 degree resolutionGlobal needles are optimal for world use, and under $15 is a steal...." Read more
"...It is a fluid-filled compass. Nice compact compass to throw in your bag." Read more
"The TruArc 3 is a pleasure to use: good size, easy to read, needle settles quickly, convenient declination setting...." Read more
"...This compass easily fit in my pocket and allows me to get a quick glance at my direction...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the navigation compass. They mention that it is very basic but accurate.
"Very well made and accurate...." Read more
"...This is an accurate compass and, even without a trusty map, will help you find your bearings and get you home, providing you know how to use it...." Read more
"...For the price, you can not beat it. It does what it should. It's accurate...." Read more
"...is so far above the direction of travel arrow that reading a bearing may be less accurate, possibility of parallax error, than with my other..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the north direction of the navigation compass. Some mention that it points to north correctly, has a strong pull toward north, and is accurate to 2 degrees. However, other customers say that it does not always point north, the needle points south rather than north, it's not dependable, and it won't maintain north.
"...They do point North, as you can see in the photos...." Read more
"This compass occasionally doesn't want to point north...." Read more
"...It is accurate to 2 degrees and has adjustment for declination..." Read more
"Great compass for beginners. At times the true North arrow changes a little if im near an electronic or magnetic source, which I assume is expected...." Read more
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The baseplate of TruArc3 is from the Brunton OSS 10B. The OSS line typically used Brunton's needle-with-hole design. Both OSS and the 9020 line were never promoted for global use by Brunton, but both had some models use Brunton's deep well capsule and "top hat" pivot found in TruArc3. Silva thought the balance adequate for both hemispheres as was, and simply called it something to match. The top hat allows the needle more up-down free play for magnetic inclination that is matched with the depth of the capsule, so its more resistant to dragging on the capsule's floor or roof, thus its more global ready.
If all you need is a time tested compass capsule in a rugged, easy to hold shell, is no-nonsense and can be used likely anywhere in the world, this is it. The ruler markings on the side are the minimum needed to estimate distance from a map, whether metric or USA units.
Pros
Multi-zone needle: used in the northern hemisphere, Brunton's design is less prone to lock in motion as its balance is maintained at more angles off horizontal, which reflect usability in various "compass zones". The needle is steady enough to take a general heading in motion. I tested the TruArc needle was similar to the 9020 by using a bar magnet beneath working compasses to emulate magnetic dip; I reduced the distance of the magnet to attract one end of a compass needle down until it dragged on the capsule bottom; I compared the distance [ i.e., equivalent to the field intensity] required to drag a Northern hemisphere balanced Cammenga military compass, Suunto Clipper, A Brunton Classic and a Suunto MC-2G. The Cammenga and Clipper dragged at ~ 6cm, the Classic and TruArc3 at 2cm, while the Suunto never dragged
The capsule is large enough for 1 degree resolution
Global needles are optimal for world use, and under $15 is a steal. A Suunto or Recta model with a Global needle runs > $50 but its needle design is most lock proof
Declination adjustment is typical of the Brunton design, squeeze capsule and spin, easy to fix without tools
fast responsive needle
good damping [ i.e., no overshoot or oscillation] nearly as fast versus Suunto MC-2G which is nearly zero
Brunton quality: there are very few quality compass makers left in the world and Brunton is one of them, the needle design is uniquely Brunton. An important item difficult to test [ i.e., you have to destroy the compass] is how long a needle retains its magnetism over time and its durability in the field: water, drop and sunlight proof. Brunton's compass reputation has been good; an article states Brunton uses cobalt chrome alloys for needles, which are good magnetic steels, and its only fault has been ergonomic design rather than the fidelity of the compass capsule, and I have a working Brunton classic over 10+ years old
Its fluid filled
Cons
All the flaws of the OSS 10B design are carried over, but if you accept that when you buy it its not a limitation
To repeat:
There are no cardinal points in the degree markings, they are on the side of the bezel which you can't see
Degree scale is a printed decal on top of the capsule, the design is prone to parallax errors when reading map headings, best to use one eye
the paper/plastic decal will likely be damaged by constant harsh exposure
Print font is small for some users
Non-luminous
Good quick reference light weight.Where long distance is not primary but can be used when needed.
Needle accurate as my H3.
1-bottom right hand corner TruArc 3 over Brunton . No big deal.
2- "global needle " on needle vs on compass. No big deal.
3- the card is different.
A. Declination adjust from S vs N end of compass. No big deal
B. No tangent lines on dial. SMALL DEAL. when using compass as a protractor to determine a grid azimuth on the map you need to put the declination at zero and use the shed lines as tangent lines.
IDK if these differences are changes in production runs or what. I'm considering sending it back except it works very well and the declination adjustment, that some complain about is very smooth
1-bottom right hand corner TruArc 3 over Brunton . No big deal.
2- "global needle " on needle vs on compass. No big deal.
3- the card is different.
A. Declination adjust from S vs N end of compass. No big deal
B. No tangent lines on dial. SMALL DEAL. when using compass as a protractor to determine a grid azimuth on the map you need to put the declination at zero and use the shed lines as tangent lines.
IDK if these differences are changes in production runs or what. I'm considering sending it back except it works very well and the declination adjustment, that some complain about is very smooth
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機能は申し分ありません。僅かな気泡がありましたが、常温に馴染ませたらすぐに消えました。ベースプレートはユニークな形ですが、しっかりしていて使いやすいと思います。
特に優れているのは偏角の補正機能。この価格の商品では他にないものです。
凄く便利だと思います。