A good rugged compass.
344952
Very well designed compass, it works much better (more accurate) and faster than the US military issue lensatic design that I replaced. My only complaints are the lack of positive lock on the bezel to keep it from readjusting in your pocket, and the lanyard attachment point is on the hinged side of the cover. If you wear it on your neck and take frequent bearings it becomes an awkward hassle to flip it around and get the lanyard out of the way to read it. The bubble level is invaluable, and this feature alone makes up for the lanyard placement. It lives in my pocket and so far has survived two months of daily usage during archaeological survey and shows very little wear and tear.
3522375
Many compass' are being made from plastic now, but this one is metal and comes with a short pencil.  The construction is solid and it works well; not slipping either off the paper or from its measurement on the axis.  Overall this would be a good choice for students or woodworkers.  If the price is right, pick one up!
4855886
This compass is quite accurate. It's ability to glow allows it to be read in the dark, and the glow is definitely bright enough for that as long as it has been exposed to light beforehand. The body of the compass feels rugged - so far it has withstood the test of time since I've had it on a key chain for about three years now, and it is still working the same.

It is a bit bulky, but worth having on a key chain.
3843786
This is a good compass to help you keep track of where your car is if you're off the trail for a few hours.
3283430
I bought this compass for a friend of mine who will undertake a new hobby this summer of day hikes, as well as on vacations in the future.  He is slowly gathering various items, and a compass would make a great addition for his upcoming adventures.

I was a bit disappointed when this arrived, as it does not appear to be a professional Army compass.  I was expecting a compass with a little more heft.  That being said, it appears that all of its functions are of a good design.  The numbers on the scale are clear and well printed.  The compass also has the capability of looking through the window or opening up the compass.  As referenced, the bubble level will be helpful in getting better accuracy of the reading.

The fluorescent effect is a nice touch provided the compass is exposed to daylight, and not tucked away in his backpack or pocket.

Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount in exchange for my personal review.

Since this person is not a professional backpacker, I think it will suffice for his requirements and needs.  There are more expensive compass models out there that I am sure are a lot more money.  I feel with this model you get "good  bang for the buck.
308287
I like it.  It reminds me of my grandma's car.  It works pretty good, but just like any compass you've got to be mindful of magnetic interference.  I've attached mine to the windshield a little below the rear view mirror.  If I put it too low on the windshield the metal in the dash/hood/engine effects the accuracy.  It's not a super high-end item, but for the price it's well worth it.
101733
This compass helped guide me through the jungles a few years ago and was perfect in it's functionality. All the extra features were the icing on the cake.
4769714
Love this compass.  A friend bought the top of the line one for surveying. I like this one much more. I have the plastic version and this metal version. Both are nice, in cold weather the plastic one might be better so you don't have to hold an ice cold piece of aluminum. I like the Aluminum one more, it is like holding a fine Swiss Watch. I like the needle a lot more on this aluminum one. The plastic one has the same needle shape as the super top of the line one. Yes, the magnets are different I am sure. I like this aluminum one the most. I like the needle brake system on this one when it closes. Great for big cities when you can't get a GPS lock. Between big buildings, in a basement of a store. In a Vegas Casino and you can't find the N,S,E,W door to where you want to go. Great design. You will have it the rest of your life. Highly recommended.
3423563
Still learning how to use watching youtube and so far the videos I have watched state it is a genuine military style compass and does have a nice metal upper and lower housing. A bargain at Amazon's price. Easy to find on youtube by brand and does come with very descriptive manual.
2934573
I haven't had the opportunity to take the compass out into the outdoors yet, however it appears to be a great product. The directional aspect is correct. The temperature gauge works very well. It has a little whistle too. The bright orange color is nice and makes it easy to find.
1353998
This is a great compass, much like the ones I learned to use in the military.  It is very sturdy and comes with a carrying case that can attach to my belt.  It was also nice that I was sent an email with the instructions that I could read, as the instructions included with the compass had very small print.
4261825
My son has been using this compass for all his orienteering requirement from boyscout. We bought the pocket cover separetely, the one with the belt loop. I think it will be nice if this compass comes with its own storage piece.
1426023
Good but sometimes compass is getting stucked.  Light LED is impressive
533399
Compass arrived today in a timely manner.  Seems to be of good quality with a nice heft, even though it's made in China.  Near as I can tell, the needle on the one I received seems to be induction dampened rather than liquid filled. (Or at least there's no bubbles, yet.) Bought this for my 13 year old Boy Scout so he could get through his map and compass requirement, so I wanted something tough,  easy to use and inexpensive.  (Dad here is going along for the ride and wanted to  keep his much better compass to himself so he can check the boys work.)

Think if you're a somewhat casual compass user this will fill the bill at  an affordable cost.  Giving it 4 stars until we can field test it.
3608341
This is a pretty good compromise. Maybe I was more lucky than most - quality control is a challenge everywhere - especially since the sixties. My TruArc20 arrived with all parts and a general instruction page for this group of compasses, not just the one I bought. I was able to find what I needed to know and how to adjust and position of all relevant parts to perform all advertised features and function - EXCEPT... the bullseye bubble level was glued into the base quite indifferently. I am sixty and I could see that it was way off just looking at it from the side. It also came right off with the pliers from a multitool. A new dab of glue and a known reference table and I was able to get it in there correctly.
It is light in weight, so it won't be bulletproof. It all comes apart into plastic components so drying it out after a dunking in muddy water will be easy, and you WILL want to be sure that any grit is washed out from the several moving parts so operation remains easy. The sighting mirror is a bit small for signaling but easily moves 180 degrees to an open face position for maybe getting grit out of your eye. There is a detent provided to assist with holding the mirror in the "Sighting" position. Again, keep way from grit or clean it before it becomes damaged. The provided neck lanyard will help keep the compass protected and available inside your shirt, tunic, coat or poncho. It is a bit on the large size but that works better for older eyes.
I keep mine stored in a 21oz storage tin by Heygidday that holds 2 altoidish tins for basic first aid and tinder, a sub 4" stainless folding knife, ferrocerium piece, and disposable lighter with room for the compass instruction sheet and space left over for other clever bits to be named later. Functional, educational, versatile... a book or reading online about advanced uses and how inclinometers are used is advised.
492642
This is a good small compass, ideal for orienting yourself in a strange city.  Solid construction, well-damped.  Declination is not adjustable, but no big deal for basic direction finding.  It's prone to bubbles, like all cheapie compasses, but never big enough to affect needle movement.  They go away if you put the compass in a warm place overnight.
2955682
If you buy this thinking you will get a navigation tool with waypoints, maps or other advanced features you would be disappointed. This is essentially a digital compass that remembers 3 points of interest. That's all it claims to be and that's all it does, but it does it well!

I've had a number of GPS devices before and sometimes the time it takes to lock onto the GPS satellites takes forever, with this compass it locked on within 60 seconds of turning it on. I was able to figure out how to use it without the included instruction manual but did eventually break down and flipped through it to make sure I didn't miss anything.

The cool part about this is it tells you what direction to go to get to the places you set. It doesn't navigate you via trails or roads, it is a as the bird flies navigation device. It points and you go, if you can't go where it points you go in the general direction and try to get back on course.

The only downside to this is the backlight. It's a dark blue which I found hard to see. I would have liked it if they went with an orange or even white color backlight instead of blue. But that's a minor complaint.

I like this compass, I'll be strapping it to the shoulder straps on my day pack and keeping this handy to find my way back to my car after a  long day of hiking.

I can't say how long the batteries last. I will be carrying an extra set with me the first few times I use this just to make sure I don't have a battery issue half way back, but the compass has an auto off feature after 10 minutes which would help prevent battery drain.