ProMap Compass

"Great product!"

— John (5/5)

5 stars!

"Arrived quickly and safely, additionally is as described. It's quite sturdy and it works perfectly! This is a good compass if you need something lightweight and easy to pack or carry on your person. Thank you for a good experience!"

— Hazel (5/5)

Head North

"You will know the direction if you have this. This is a nice compass, I really like it. I have only had even lesser quality ones. This came with basic map skills and how to use it. It is something I will take with me on my annual trip north. This is good purchase not overly expensive."

— JudoNinjaJudoNinja (4/5)

Great for Training

"With all the modern marvels available today, you would think that something like the Sun Company ProMap Compass would not be needed, but even with electronic compasses and GPS for navigation, it’s always best to know how to do something manually.I got the ProMap Compass because I wanted to teach my kids some navigation basics, you never know what’s going to happen on a day hike or overnight camping. We’ve all had our phones die, get broken, or found ourselves without reception. The same thing could happen was a handheld GPS, leaving you stranded someplace with no orientation.I always find it best to include something like that and a map in my backpack, while my first choice might be a GPS unit, including this seems to be a common sense approach when you’re going into the wilderness. While I’m not sure how this unit would hold up as a primary source of navigation, it’s great as a teaching aid and standby in my backpack along with my trusty compass.It seems well-made and accurate and has a built-in magnifier, the etching for numbers and marks are precise and very legible. I think it will be a great aid in teaching my children some life skills that might or might not come in handy one day."

— PhilPhil (5/5)

Seems to be good quality, but as a beginner navigator I would prefer adjustable declination.

"I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that this is the only compass I've ever owned other than what must have been a toy compass (and magnifier) made of metal that was given to me when I was a child. I never was given any instruction on how to hold or use a compass though, so I never got a consistent reading from that little compass. While getting to know this Sun Company compass and learning how it works, I learned the hard way that metal (or a cellphone) near a compass will throw off the accuracy of a compass drastically. I've now watched numerous videos on using this type of compass which has a fixed declination scale and have come to the conclusion that I would much prefer having a compass with an adjustable declination scale. The fixed declination scale further complicates learning how to use it and also makes using it more complicated. Unless you know how to use compasses and are comfortable with this type, I suggest learning the difference between a fixed declination scale and an adjustable declination scale compass. This compass did not come with a case, I feel this type of plastic compass needs to have a case, I found it fits pretty well in my pencil box."

— waterlilywaterlily (4/5)

Great for backpacking and survival bag – make sure you have a paper map

"This is a high-quality compass. It comes with a sturdy lanyard that has a breakaway safety feature. The measurements on the compass are accurate, but note that the 1” mark is not in the center of the compass.One thing I really like about this is that it comes with instructions on how to properly use a compass with a map for navigation. The instructions are well written in English."

— Nancy W. (5/5)

You CAN get there from here

"I've only owned a few compasses over the years. I don't seem to lose or break them. (I still have my 59-year-old scout compass.) I did sell quite a few when I worked at REI back in the mid-90s. Some are pretty basic, too basic to be much good. Some are pretty high tech and expensive. This compass has several features of a similarly equipped "imported from Europe" compass for 1/3 of the cost. It has six different scales for map measurement, a usable magnifying lens, and a declination scale in the bezel. The enclosed instruction pamphlet is helpful for beginner and pro alike. Sun Company is based in Colorado. They really did their homework, btw. Does that mean this is better than some other brands? Depends on how much you want to spend on a compass. I consider this a good investment in outdoor safety. Buy this compass, skip the titanium spork, and spend your savings on new socks. You always need new socks."

— LawrenceLawrence (5/5)

Great Starter Compass!

"This Sun Company compass is truly a very good value! It is a great tool to teach kids orientation skills.This compass is made in Taiwan, and I am impressed with its overall build quality/accuracy. The Sun compass operates very similarly to my old Silva compass, which is a real compliment.For whatever it is worth, I was very impressed with the instructions that came with the Sun compass. I am attaching an image of the instructions, FYI.Summary: This is a great starter compass, especially for Boy Scouts. It functions very well, and I am truly impressed with it. 5 Stars!"

— Handy A. (5/5)

Nice Hiking Compass that is Accurate

"I have been orienteering in the Virginia Appalachian Mountains surrounding my home for many years. I have gone through a multitude of Silva and Suunto compasses over the years, using them until they break. I always like to have some spares around that I keep in different hiking packs that I regularly use, so I picked this one from Sun Company, as I have other products from this brand that have served me well.This model is very similar in form and function to the Suunto A-30 compass that I regularly use, although the magnifying lens is a little smaller and the bezel is not luminescent, but at two-thirds the price it works perfectly fine for my needs.The compass is 4.25-inches long and 2.3-inches wide. It weighs only 1.2-ounces without the lanyard, and 1.3-ounces with the lanyard. The lanyard is easily removable if you decide you wish not to use it. The plastic is plenty thick, and this compass does not appear flimsy or easily breakable. The basic instructions are clear and easy to follow if you are not familiar with how to use a compass. Overall, I’d say this is a good value."

— GearmasterGearmaster (4/5)

Excellent Compass

"As a 10 year Scout leader I can tell you this is a great compass. Perfect for orienteering! I will also say the instructions are TERRIFIC!!! Very clearly shows how to use the features of the compass. Highly recommend."

— Sue C. (5/5)