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Brunton Pocket Transit Compasses
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Brunton Pocket Transit Compasses
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Product Description
Whether you work in the field, enjoy adventure racing, or find yourself on a remote expedition, these Brunton Pocket Transit compasses will provide accurate readings in any condition. Each model is equipped with a NdFeB rare-earth magnet that’s precisely balanced on a sapphire bearing, which allows for quick directional measurements Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downGeoMichael
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Jun 21, 2018
This is an essential tool for my job as a professional geologist and as far as I remember the price is decent for a Brunton, though you can certainly find cheaper pocket transits from Asia ($20 on Amazon). This is NOT a navigation tool, though it could be used for that. Taking this out on a hike where you aren't mapping geology, would be akin to bring a two-burner Coleman stove with you on a backpacking trip. For sure it will serves it purpose, but it's not really designed for that and certainly no worth the weight. For some one who DOES need it for work, I can't speak to the quality of the Asian ones, but for the real deal - this price is better than anything you will find on Amazon at least
Rexar5
284
Jun 20, 2018
This is an expensive compass. Any enthusiasts care to explain to a noob who's been using a 20 dollar compass and map for backpacking why it's worth it and for whom it's worth it to buy one of these? I think they're probably not for me, but I'm really curious.
Karabito
19
Jun 21, 2018
Rexar5Actually you are better off buying a 20 - 35 dollar compass (Suunto, Brunton, other brands) from your local outdoor store. (I prefer REI since I get 10% dividend each year on purchases.) It really depends on what you will be using your compass for. I'm a hiker and occasional mountaineer and my $35 Suunto is really all that I need--Suunto MC2 Pro is like what I have but costs $56 now. I also have Garmin Fortrex 401 for occasional GEOCOORD checks. If you are like me and most people thinking of buying a compass for outdoor activities, then a simple compass with a mirror, a dial for adjusting for magnetic north (vice true north), and side rules for measuring each of the small quadrants on maps should suffice. (If you don't know how to do land navigation, I highly recommend taking a class from REI or your local outdoors club. At least you'll learn how to read a map.) Something like this Brunton compass is really designed for people doing land surveys. That's why this model has two bubble levels--though I imagine given the proliferation of GPS devices and other surveying tools that use laser this type of compass might be obsolete. I would, however, buy one just because I think it's a cool looking device.
Geologyguy
4
Jun 21, 2018
Rexar5For the average hiker/hunter it’s not worth it. Nowadays you have electronics (gps) and a backup inexpensive compass in cases your electronics fail. This is a cool factor thing if you moola to burn or need it for work (e.g. geologist, surveyor, etc).
Geologyguy
4
Jun 20, 2018
Years ago we used these for our field classes. I was a geology major. They were the “gold” standard on compasses. They’re more like a engineering surveyer’s tool. They have blocky flat sides to lay against things, like rock formations, to determine their strike and direction. They are excellent compasses.
Jbar
60
Jun 20, 2018
Wow, real compasses. Nice job! But whoever is writing the descriptions could apply a little more detail to each of the options.
rbtbl
41
Jun 20, 2018
vasgoThese are, unfortunately, just copies of the images on Brunton's website. It would be great if Massdrop would get samples of the products and take their own product photography for a couple of reasons: first, they could ensure a high standard of quality to the shopping experience here; second, it would show us that they've actually looked at the products they're trying to sell us. Not saying this drop specifically, but there have been few times I was sure Massdrop just listed something without even looking at the product first.
G3RG
46
Jun 23, 2018
The only people that should be buying these already know what they are and don't need pictures.
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