Mil-Tec US COMPASS METAL IMP olive 15793000

Simple and affordable version of the Ranger compass. Thanks to its compact size, it easily fits into a small (15 l) backpack. With it, you can safely go camping for several days. Unlike electronic devices, magnetic compasses do not require charging. The US Army Olive model is very easy to use and durable. The metal case, covered with a polycarbonate shell, provides good protection against mechanical damage. The cover is connected to the device with a mounting bracket. To prevent rusting over time and to open gently, the case needs to be lubricated with a special oil. The dial is floating, mounted on an axle. The letters W, S, E indicate the cardinal directions. The arrow is always pointing north. The viscous liquid that fills the vial and stops the arrow will never freeze. At very low temperatures or when climbing a mountain, it may form bubbles, but it does not affect the accuracy of the measurements. It has a magnifying glass and a sighting slot. With their help, as well as through the sighting slot on the compass cover, the information is easily read. To determine the navigation value, you must combine 3 points: lens slot - sighting thread - object. The bottom of the body is equipped with a scale digitized on a 1:25,000 scale. This allows you to calculate distances on a topographic map: specifically, 1 cm on the ruler corresponds to a distance of 250 m on the ground. When using the compass, do not forget that you are near large metal objects, power lines, or railway tracks, which may cause errors in reading. To prevent them, keep a distance of at least 40 m from these objects. Weight: 90 g Closed dimensions: 8 x 6 x 3 cm Material: Zamak (zinc alloy with aluminum, copper, magnesium) Small parts: iron, brass External coating: Polycarbonate (plastic) Color: Olive