A Good Quality Small Compass?

[maury]

I've been looking for a small ("button sized") compass.

So far, I have seen some cheaply made plastic ones - designed it seems, for clipping to for watchbands or attaching to zipper pulls) and one very expensive one (close to $40!) made in England.

There's gotta be something in between!

Anyone able to point me in the right direction?

(Aw....couldn't resist!!)

Seriously, is there a compass small enough for an Altoids-sized kit that is reliable and reasonably priced?

Thanks!

 

[blastjv]

I hear ya', I'm looking for one, too.

-John

 

[Blues]

Larger than button size but reasonably small are the great compasses from Tru-Nord:

Tru-Nord Compasses

 

[dkochan]

Sun Company makes quality mini compasses. You can learn more about these compasses at:

http://www.survivalkeychain.com/compass.asp

 

[Steven Andrews]

PYSER SGI FB 1605 NATO SURVIVAL COMPASS

Available from Penrith Survivalin the UK or Triple Aught in the USA

Silva make a nice little compass called the Sere 40 which is less expensive.

 

[glockman99]

Marbles has a nice little brass compass that you might want to take a look at.

 

[Neanderthal]

What Blues said. Excellent quality, reasonable price (~$15 + S&H), but ~ 1" in diameter.