Suunto M-3DL Compass |  | Brand: Suunto
Category: Sports
List Price: $33.95
Buy New: $20.49
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Seller: The Price Pros
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,064
Color: No Color
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 5.2 x 1.1
MPN: SS004307001
Model: SS004307001
UPC: 045235203017
EAN: 0045235203017
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| • | Compact, high-quality professional compass designed for accurate and convenient direction taking | | • | Employs Suunto's two-zone system for reliable readings in northern hemisphere | | • | Large, liquid-filled capsule, adjustable declination correction scale, and rounded ergonomic edges | | • | Serrated bezel ring turns easily in cold weather; easy-to-read luminous markings | | • | This item is not for sale in Catalina Island |
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Product Description
Suunto M-3dl Leader Compass Features An Ergonomically Designed Baseplate, Large, Easy To Read Bezel, Adjustable Declination, Magnifying Lens, Rubber Nonslip Feet, Measuring Scales And Lanyard. Ergonomically Designed With Serrated Bezel For Easy Turning Even While Wearing Gloves. Luminous Markings, Adjustable Declination, Magnifying Lens, Rubber Nonslip Feet, Marking Holes, Measuring Scales And Lanyard. Size: 2.4" X 4.9". Wt: 1.6 Oz. This Item Is In Category: Instruments > Compasses Brand: Suunto
Amazon.com Product Description
Hailing from Suunto's M-Series, the M-3DL is a compact, premium-quality precision compass designed for accurate and convenient direction taking. The user-friendly compass features a large, liquid-filled capsule and an adjustable declination correction scale that guarantees a high level of accuracy. Another convenient feature is the serrated bezel ring, which is easy to turn even in cold conditions while wearing gloves. And thanks to the easy-to-read luminous markings and magnifying lens, the M-3DL is ideally suited to navigating in poor visibility. The compass even features a base plate with anti-slip rubber pads for stability and rounded edges for ergonomic comfort in the hand. The M-3DL employs Suunto's two-zone system to help adventurers find their way anywhere in the northern hemisphere. Previously, most compasses functioned well in only one of five geographic zones. That's because the compasses were balanced differently based on the zone's inclination, i.e., the vertical intensity and direction of the Earth's magnetic field. However, as people began to travel more, it became clear that globe-hoppers needed compasses with a greater geographical range. Suunto's two-zone system, by contrast, considers only the northern and southern hemispheres. In practice, this means that a Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere--as the M-3DL is--will still work for a fair distance into the southern hemisphere and vice-versa. Suunto is one of only two compass manufacturers to offer two-zone compasses. The M-3DL, which also features a jewel bearing and marking holes for drawing control points, measures 2.4 by 4.9 inches and weighs a mere 1.6 ounces. In addition, the compass carries a lifetime warranty.
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"THE" Best Compass! February 8, 2009
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've gone through a lot of compasses bushwhacking and the Suunto (Finland) is the best. The edges are raised and beveled so with gloves on, you can easily rotate the compass for correct bearings. It's great for use on a map (I laminate all my outdoor maps) as it contains two rubber pads that prevent slippage. It also measures in centimeters, inches and 1"=1 mile on its three sides. The markings show up easily in the dark or low light and the magnifying glass is convenient for very small reading. There are even holes for marking up your maps for orienteering, but I have never used these. I could see how for some hard-core hikers in the back country, it would be helpful. The red lanyard makes it even easier to just hang around your neck.
excellant buy June 20, 2007
Beaux Pilgrim
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
excellant compass. Real adjustments for declination by set screw and tool attached to the lanyard. Feels solid. Rubber buttons to help grip on the map. Highly recommend
Awesome compass February 12, 2010
D. Andrews (Goliad, Tx)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a great compass. I'm new to compass reading and still trying to learn. Suunto has great customer service, I have only had my compass for about 6 months and somehow cracked the face of my compass and the fluid leaked out. I contacted Suunto and they are replacing the compass under warranty. Very friendly and helpful people!
Good Basic Compass May 30, 2008
PeX (Los Angeles, CA United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This product does exactly what I need it to. It is simple to use and very accurate. It is also easy to read in the dark.
Excellent compass March 13, 2010
buckeye49 (SE Ohio)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered the Suunto M-3DL compass and was so impressed, I bought another (as a backup). Then,for a friend's birthday I ordered another compass. I am impressed with the ease of use of this compass. I like the fact that declination can be easily adjusted by flipping the compass over and using the supplied key to change declination (which for around here is about 5 degrees). I like the illuninated (white triangle) degrees indicator and the luminous parts of the rotating bezel (dial).
The compass has nice very helpful markings in inch and mm and also a mileage scale. The base is clear and has rubber non-slip feet for use on a map. The only thing I wish was different is that rather than having TWO direction of travel arrows (red) I wish it had only ONE direction of travel arrow. A similar compass made by a Silva does have ONE arrow, which I prefer.
I do like the Suunto compass so well that I decided I'd like a mirrored version even better; so I ordered one of those too and am learning to use both, along with the book I bought written by the founder of the Silva compass on how to be an expert with map & compass; an excelllent book!
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