Expedition S Compass Backpacking & Ski Navigation Aid

About the SILVA Expedition S Compass

Renowned and recommended by adventurers and explorers the Expedition is the navigation aid for the most demanding of terrain.

As a professional compass, the Expedition has all of the standard features including; a scratch resistant base plate, silicon rubber feet for grip on map-cases, night-enabling luminous markings, magnifying lens, map-measuring scales in mm or inches, 1:25,000, 1:40,000, 1:50,000 and GPS scales. A small hole runs through the compass body for marking positions on a map with improved precision.

In addition, the Expedition has a built-in adjustment for magnetic declination that includes both permanent and local adaptation. The detachable safety-release lanyard features two measurement increments miles and kilometres for both 1:25 and 1:50 scales. These can be used to measure distance accurately.

Built into the compass face is a clinometer, that can be used to measure slope angle. When applied in conjunction with the included slope card it can be used to detecting avalanche risk in winter mountain environments.

As a mirror sighting compass, the Expedition S allows your eyes to remain on the horizon whilst not having to look down to determine direction. Consequently, it is ideal for directional navigation across long distances and on barren terrain. The mirror when closed protects the compass face when in transport during activities where there is a potential for falling over.

The Expedition compass from SILVA. For the most demanding terrain.

* For use in Northern Hemisphere only