Cammenga Phosphorescent Wrist Compass
The Cammenga J582 Phosphorescent Wrist Compass is a rugged, wrist-worn land navigation tool built around a machined aluminum housing and a phosphorescent dial with 10° graduations. Induction damping stabilizes the needle without liquid fill, while a sapphire jewel bearing keeps it swinging freely down to -50° F and up to 150° F. Accuracy comes in at +/- 40 mils, and the heavy-duty black nylon strap fits comfortably over bare wrists or gloves. Made in the USA by Cammenga, it's a solid pick for hunters, hikers, soldiers, and preppers who need fast, hands-free bearings in any environment.
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- CGJ582
$44.95
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Features
- Machined Aluminum Housing — Black machined aluminum case stands up to hard field use while keeping weight on the wrist to a minimum.
- Phosphorescent Dial — 10° graduations glow after light exposure for hands-free reading in low-light and nighttime navigation.
- +/- 40 Mil Accuracy — Delivers reliable bearings accurate to within 40 mils for confident land navigation.
- Induction Damping — Magnetic induction system stabilizes the needle quickly without relying on liquid fill that can leak or freeze.
- Extreme Temperature Range — Operates flawlessly from -50° F to 150° F (-46° C to 66° C) in arctic, desert, and jungle environments.
- Sapphire Jewel Bearing — Low-friction sapphire pivot keeps the needle swinging freely for fast, repeatable readings.
- Heavy-Duty Nylon Strap — Tactical black nylon wrist band with hook-and-loop closure fits over bare wrists, gloves, or sleeves.
- Maintenance-Free Illumination — Phosphorescent paint requires no batteries and stays functional for 10+ years.
- 1-1/8" Compass Face — Compact wrist-worn profile keeps your hands free for weapon, map, or pack while staying easy to read at a glance.
- Made in the USA — Built by Cammenga in Michigan to the same standards as their U.S. military-issue lensatic compasses.
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Same compass we were issued, still bombproofThis is the exact same J582 phosphorescent wrist compass I was handed at CIF back in '05 before my first deployment. NSN 6605-00-809-5252, same machined aluminum housing, same induction dampened needle no liquid fill so you never get the bubble problem that plagues lesser compasses. I wore one on my non-firing wrist for 15 months in Iraq and it never let me down. The sapphire jewel bearing keeps the needle smooth and the phosphorescent dial actually holds a glow pretty well after you charge it with a headlamp for a few seconds... obviously not as bright as the tritium J582T version but honestly for the price difference it does the job. Accuracy is within 40 mils which is mil-spec standard. Only gripe then and now is the nylon wristband its adequate but nothing special, the compass body slides around a bit if you don't cinch it down tight. I ended up running a piece of 550 cord through the band tabs to keep it snug. But the compass itself? Bombproof. Made in the USA, Cammenga has been making these for the military since they bought the rights in 2004 and they haven't cut corners. Way better build than the Suunto Clipper which is basically a plastic button compass by comparison.
Mil-spec build quality, same as issued
Induction dampened needle no liquid fill, no bubbles ever
Phosphorescent glow lasts 10+ years maintenance freeNylon wristband is adequate but compass body can slide on it
Not as bright at night as the tritium J582T version -
Great backup compass, arrived faster than expectedI ordered this as a backup navigation tool for my emergency kit and it shipped out the same day. Had it in my hands within three days which was great. The build quality is exactly what I expected from Cammenga since they make some of the best compasses in the world. The fact that the illumination is maintenance free for over ten years means I can toss it in my kit and not worry about it for a long time.
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