Product Overview
Planning a route on paper takes more than knowing which direction to travel. The Rothco Map Compass combines a liquid-filled compass with map-measuring tools, giving you a compact way to check direction, estimate distances, and examine small details on your map. It suits hiking, scout activities, camping trips, and airsoft events that involve map-based navigation.
Turn map measurements into route distances
Centimeter and kilometer markings along the edges let you work with your map’s scale when comparing distances between points. That is useful when assessing the length of a planned route or checking how far apart two landmarks are. Match the measurements to the scale printed on your map; the scale is what connects the distance on paper to the distance on the ground.
A built-in magnifying glass helps you examine smaller map details, while the marking hole provides a point for making a mark on the map. Together, these features make the compass useful during route preparation as well as while navigating outdoors.
A readable dial and alignment references
The liquid-filled compass has a large, easy-to-read rotating dial and multiple sighting lines. The dial gives you room to read and adjust your directional reference, while the lines help with alignment when working between the compass and your map. For customers learning traditional navigation, these are useful tools for practicing map-and-compass techniques rather than simply checking a direction.
The lightweight acrylic-blend body keeps the compass manageable to carry with your outdoor gear. An included lanyard offers a convenient carrying option when you want it close at hand for repeated checks along a route.
- Dimensions: 4 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 1/2 inches
- Construction: Durable, lightweight acrylic blend
- Included accessory: Lanyard
- Rothco item number: 338
