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Silva Compass Expedition 4-360

by Silva
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
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  • Full size base plate
  • Silva 1-2-3 system
  • non-slip silicon feet on base plate
  • 1:25000 and 1
  • 50000 romer scales
  • inch scale
  • millimetre ruler
  • luminous markings for night navigation
  • magnifier
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  • Item Weight: 41 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 3.1 Kg
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  • Item model number: 35692-1011
  • ASIN: B000KMFR6A
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 14 Nov 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 517 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Product Description

Box Contains

  • compass
  • lanyard
  • user instructions


  • Customer Reviews

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars As used by the military 17 Jan 2010
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    Feature packed, along with a good map you're away! Clearly marked in degree's (the other military type has Mils too) the liquid damped needle is accurate and reliable - as long as you keep it away from ferrous, magnetic objects or power lines! The 3 romers make for accurate grid reference taking on 1:25,000(2 1/2" to 1 mile); 1:50,000(1 1/4" to 1 mile) & 1:63,000(the old 1" to 1mile) scales. The magnifier is useful when looking at fine detail and the luminous markings are used in the dark. A recessed shaped hole for a neck string is well positioned and there are cm & inch graduations around the edges. Full info on useage can be found on web sites including Silva's own.
    The best of the best! You don't really need a sighting compass and this is more robust.
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    52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars For serious navigators 17 April 2009
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    I own a collection of compasses but, while all their needles point reliably north, this is my best one.

    Distances are easier to measure courtesy of the romer scale for all map scales (including the increasingly popular 1 : 40,000 used by Harveys). It also has luminous markings, making it ideal for night navigation - you can see instantly when the 'red is in the shed'.

    Its not the cheapest option but what's a few quid for an easier life?
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    18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
    I use the Silva primarily for hill walking using 1:25,000 OS maps. Before I purchased, I did some research into the features you need on a compass (and those you don't) ... and the Expedition 4 fits the bill perfectly. The in-built Romer scales are very handy, and as a previous reviewer has pointed out the rubber feet are surprisingly effective.

    As for the luminous markings... a quick tip my father taught me from his time in the army... hold these closely to a bright light source (as close as you can without fear of melting!). Do this for about 30 seconds and hey presto....the glow will become significantly brighter. A domestic 100w light bulb will work best (before you set off) but a car headlight or even a bright torch will also work if you're out in the field. The effect is only temporary, but its amazing the difference this can make to the glow (potentially saving your night vision later on).

    Oh, and if you need to brush up on your map and compass skills, I can recommed the following book:-
    Map and Compass: The Art of Navigation (Cicerone Techniques)
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
    This is a replacement for an older model. It is simply the best one on the market, in my view. I would not use another compass.
    Published 1 day ago by Polanco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Silva Compass Expedition
    Ttried This Out On a Recent Walk This Compass Is The best Compass I've Ever Bought Got Me to my Location First time An Excellent Piece Of kit would Recommend To Anyone Looking For... Read more
    Published 5 days ago by George Bodley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brill
    Silva products are always very good & this compass is no exception. I
    would not hesitate to buy Silva products again.
    Published 14 days ago by Biggles
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent value
    prompt delivery really competitive price for a tried & tested product. I already have one of these but after 15 years use on mountains all over Europe it had developed an air... Read more
    Published 26 days ago by M HEPWORTH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seems Great, not for Southamerica
    I bought this product without knowing it was calibrated for Northern Hemisphere, when I told the seller my mistake, they cancelled the order and refunded. Really great service. Read more
    Published 29 days ago by Francisca Muñoz
    1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish! A real drop in quality.
    We used to use these in the Scouts & they were great;not so now!

    When the bezel is zeroed to North the lines are 2 degrees out; useless! Read more
    Published 1 month ago by ninety
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compass
    A quality and robust compass. It looks and feels and is made to a high standard and of course does everything a compass should do.
    Published 2 months ago by Steve
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best compass on the market
    The Silva 4-360 is the best on the market, and now with a scale for Harvey maps, and with a larger magnifier than my old one,
    which I managed to lose....
    Published 2 months ago by john m
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    I chose this compass as one review had said it was much superior to cheaper alternatives. I'm glad I did - an excellent compass.
    Published 2 months ago by Columbus
    5.0 out of 5 stars expedition compasses
    This is a good quality compass for Scout use. It arrived promptly. These were replacements for previous ones which were lost.
    Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Findlay
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