Cammenga Phosphorescent Wrist Compass

Hands-Free Wrist Compass

The Cammenga Phosphorescent Wrist Compass straps to your wrist like a watch, so you can check a heading without digging a compass out of a pocket or pouch. It suits land navigation on the move, when your hands are busy with trekking poles, a map or a rifle. Hikers, hunters, orienteers and anyone building a field or survival kit can read north at a glance, day or night.

Features

• Phosphorescent Markings — The north arrow, needle and graduations use a glow-in-the-dark compound that absorbs light and then shines on its own so the dial stays readable in low light.
• 10° Graduations — Tick marks every 10 degrees around the dial, with bolder marks at the major points, give you a quick approximate bearing without squinting.
• Induction Damping — A magnetic braking effect slows the needle's swing so it settles on north quickly instead of wobbling back and forth.
• Accuracy Of +/- 40 Mils — A mil is a fine angular unit used in military navigation (6,400 to a full circle), so 40 mils works out to roughly 2.25 degrees either way.
• Machined Aluminum Casing — The compass body is machined from aluminum for a rigid housing that stands up to knocks.
• Shockproof Design — Cammenga builds the compass to resist damage from impacts and rough handling in the field.
• Wide Operating Range — Rated to work in temperatures from -50°F to 150°F (about -46°C to 66°C).
• Nylon Wristband — A black woven nylon strap with a metal buckle, punched adjustment holes and a keeper loop holds the compass flat on the wrist.
• Made In The USA — Cammenga manufactures this compass in the United States.

Build And Fit

The round compass capsule sits on a black frame that the strap threads through, with clearly marked N, E, S and W points on a black dial. The nylon band adjusts through a row of punched holes and fastens with a standard buckle, and the loose end tucks under the keeper so it does not snag. Because it wears like a watch, you can fit it over a bare wrist or a jacket cuff and keep it in view while you move.