Product Overview
Keeping a distant landmark in view while checking your bearing is a useful advantage when navigating open terrain. The Silva Ranger 2.0 Compass from Rothco combines mirror sighting with a sighting hole to help you line up a target and read your direction. It brings together tools for taking bearings, working with maps, and assessing slopes, making it well suited to hiking, camping, and travel.
From a map bearing to a landmark ahead
The mirror-sighting arrangement lets you check the compass reading while maintaining alignment with your chosen landmark. Rather than repeatedly looking down and then trying to relocate your target, you can use the mirror and sighting hole together to establish a direction over longer distances. That is particularly useful when a route takes you across terrain without a clearly marked trail.
A built-in magnetic declination adjuster helps account for the difference between magnetic north and the north reference used on a map. Because declination varies by location, this adjustment is an important part of preparing the compass for navigation in a new area.
Useful references for route planning
The included slope card provides a way to measure slope and extra distance, helping you consider more than a route's flat appearance on a map. A climb or descent adds another dimension to route planning, and the card gives you a reference for assessing it.
The detachable distance lanyard also serves as a scale reference for various map scales. It adds a map-planning function to an accessory you can keep with the compass, helping you relate mapped distances to your intended route.
- Luminous markings: Make the compass markings easier to see in low light and during nighttime navigation.
- Durable construction: Materials selected for rugged outdoor use suit the demands of carrying navigation equipment in the field.
Export consideration: This item is restricted for export and cannot be sold for use in some countries outside the United States. Contact Rothco for details before purchasing for use abroad.
