Posted: 8/26/2012 10:23:08 PM EDT
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I am proficient in using the usgi cammenga, but I sold mine when I needed some quick cash a while back. Now I need to get one and am wondering what other options are as good as the cammenga. The only downside for me with the compass was its weight and bulkyness.
Thoughts? |
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I am proficient in using the usgi cammenga, but I sold mine when I needed some quick cash a while back. Now I need to get one and am wondering what other options are as good as the cammenga. The only downside for me with the compass was its weight and bulkyness. Thoughts? I just bought a new Cammenga last week, which should be here tomorrow, if the Miami post offices are open. Brand new 2010 USGI contract production 3h (tritium,) no lanyard, pouch, or packaging. $44.95 + $5 s/h from a well regarded Ebayer. I looked at the Bruntons and the Silvas, but some of the better ones are upwards of $30-$35-$55, so I went with the USGI model. The Silva Ranger 15T types are pretty good, but they're up there in price. Went with this guy Chris |
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If you are looking to save money but still have functional..............Treknor T580
The Brunton 0SS and the Silva Polaris area about the same thing in the same price range. I have a number of these inexpensive ones for various GHBs etc. They work just fine. After the MIL compass, a clear base will spoil you. Tj |
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See my post in THIS THREAD regarding my research and decision among "Type 15" compasses.
Here's the short answer |
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I recently heard from someone who had gotten a DQY-1 or DQL-1 compass and was very happy with it. I am kind of tempted to buy one to replace my old Keuffel and Esser Brunton.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbin-Optical-Instrument-Factory-DQY-1-Geological-Compass-65mm-/140752101143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c57a9f17 |
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Silva Guide for me. It is both light and reliable. It is also very rugged IMO (though I don't go smashing my compasses with hammers so YMMV.) Also has a mirror which can be a multiple use item in a survival situation.
I have a couple other different Silva compasses and they have all been good to me. |
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Another type of compass I have been using a lot lately is the Bezard compass. SOG is selling West German issue(BGS) ones on ebay for $30 each- they are calibrated in 6400 Mils and are very nice- easy to use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-WEST-GERMAN-BORDER-POLICE-FLUID-BEZARD-COMPASS-IN-LEATHER-CASE-/300767955724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46072acb0c |