Key Features of Suunto A10 NH Compass
THE BASEPLATE COMPASS FOR HIKERS AND SCOUTS
The hiking and orienteering compass. Fast, simple and accurate, these baseplate compasses are quick to learn and ideal for navigating with a map and compass.
The Suunto A-10 NH is a robust, easy to use, recreational compact compass. This compass comes in a series of handy, well designed, navigational aids which is an asset in any environment. This A-10 compass has fixed declination correction scale which is useful when working in areas of large magnetic variation. Suunto compass is designed with Two Zone System, there are only two balance zones to consider, the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere.
This A10 NH compass is a high-accuracy instrument made from durable, clear, scratch resistant acrylic that have been ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand. This lightweight compass also has a detachable snap-lock which allows the lanyard to be easily removed when you are working with the map.
Specifications of Suunto A-10 NH Compass |
General |
Bezel material | Plastic |
Metric scales | cm with distance helpers |
Imperial scales | inch with distance helpers |
Balanced for northern hemisphere | Yes |
Declination correction | fixed scale |
Weight | 30g / 1.06oz |
Water resistance | insensitive to water pressure |
Battery type | no battery required |
Lanyard quick release | Yes |
Attachment | lanyard |
Compass |
Direction scale | degrees |
Needle | high grade steel |
Liquid filled and jewel bearing | Yes |
Compass accuracy | 2.5° |
Compass resolution | 2° |
Physical Specifications |
Operating temperature | -30° C to +60° C / -22° F to +140° F |
Storage temperature | -30° C to +60° C / -22° F to +140° F |