Field Entry Level Magnetic North Compass

Product Description

Silva Field Youth / Begginers  Compass -  Magnetic North Balanced

The popular entry level compass Silva Field has gone through a face-lift with updated colors & updated graphics. Silva Field is an entry level compass designed to meet the demands of schools, youth groups and leisure outdoor navigators.

The Silva Field has base plate map-measuring in mm & scales of 1:50, 000 & 1:25, 000 compatible with most maps. The compass features Dry Flex™ rubber bezel for enhanced comfort & grip, & a detachable safety-release lanyard—a reliable companion in all situations!

Probably the worlds best selling compass model! The small size & the rounded back of the base plate makes this compass an ideal youth/beginners compass for all kind of land navigation. Map measuring scales mm, 1:50k & 1:25k.

MAGNETIC NORTH BALANCED: ONLY FOR USE IN ZONE 1  (EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, NORTH AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST,  AND NORTHERN ASIA)

Features:

• For Beginners: Perfect when you just want to get going
  - fulfills the most basic needs.
• New &  Improved: Upgraded version
• New Contrasting Graphics: Distinct colors that makes it easier to read the direction
• Dryflex™ Rubber Grip: Comfortable handling & great friction against the map.

Technical
Features:

• Article number: 37501
• Product Familiy: Field Base Plate
• Attachment
  - Detachable safety-release lanyard
• Declination adjustment
  - Declination scale inside capsule
• Scales: 1:25k, 1:50k, mm
• Variant: Magnetic North
• Weight: 28g  /  0.98 oz

Silva Quality: The Silva quality ensures durability & excellent readability; the baseplate compass is made from clear & scratch resistant acrylic.

Silva 1-2-3 System:

1. Place your compass on the map & use the baseline to make a straight line between your current position & your destination. Make sure Direction of Travel arrow points towards your destination.
2. Turn the compass housing until the red part of the north/south arrow is parallel with the map meridians & points north on the map.
3. Lift your compass from the map & hold it horizontally in your h&. Turn yourself & the compass until the red end of the needle is inside the red north/ south arrow. Now the direction of travel arrow will point towards your destination. Take a landmark & start moving. Enjoy!
4. NOTE: If using a mirror-sighting compass: angle the mirror/lid Approx. 45 degrees towards yourself & hold with straight arm out in front of you. Now, while looking in the mirror to see that the needle aligns with the red/black N/S arrow, sight above the mirror (using the sight) towards an object in the field in line with the direction of travel

Learn About Silva Balacing Zones:  The Earth & its magnetic zones work in mysterious ways, & to navigate accurately you need to make sure you have a compass for the place where you are at the moment. Different compasses work for different parts of the world. Hence be aware if you plan for an adventure on the other side of the world! There are three different balancing zones for compasses: Magnetic Equator (ME), Magnetic North (MN) & Magnetic South (MS). However, at Silva we also have global compasses that works in any magnetic zone.