Product Overview
Reading a compass after daylight fades is easier when illumination is part of the tool itself. The Rothco Military Marching Compass with LED Light combines an integrated light with a built-in magnifying glass, giving you two useful ways to make readings easier to see. Its olive drab aluminum case houses a navigation tool suited to hiking, camping, and map-based field activities.
A clearer view and a steadier hold
The LED light helps you read the compass in low-light conditions, such as when checking your direction near dusk. The magnifying glass lets you examine the reading more closely rather than relying on illumination alone. These features address different parts of the same task: seeing the compass clearly enough to interpret it.
A thumb hold gives you a more controlled grip while taking a reading. That support is useful when you need to hold the compass steady and check your orientation before moving on. For airsoft players participating in navigation-focused scenarios, it also makes this a useful tool for working through a route rather than simply following other players.
Working with a paper map
The side ruler adds distance measurement to the compass's directional role. Use it with your map's scale to relate a measured distance on the page to the route ahead. Check that scale before calculating distances, since the same measurement can represent different ground distances on different maps.
The heavy-duty aluminum case provides a substantial housing for outdoor use. Its olive drab finish also fits naturally alongside field equipment and outdoor gear without adding a bright accent to your kit.
- Brand: Rothco
- Product type: Military marching compass with integrated LED light
- Case: Heavy-duty aluminum
- Reading and handling aids: Built-in magnifying glass and thumb hold
- Map tool: Side ruler for use with a map's scale
- Color: Olive drab
Export consideration: This item is subject to export restrictions and cannot be sold for use in some countries outside the U.S.
