I bought this two months ago as a cheaper compass than REI carried. It is cheaper and and feels cheaper. It tells northern direction accurately, but the needle just seems cheap. Previous compasses with the same feel eventually end up with a flat stuck needle and an air bubble floating around, it was ok for state parks and finding direction on trails, has the standard side marking for using on maps, just concerned about long term durability. Somewhat concerned to have to depend on it in a real situation bushwacking off trail.
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