Coghlan's - Map Compass

The Coghlan’s Map Compass is a high-performance navigational tool designed specifically for those who venture off the beaten path. Featuring a transparent baseplate, this compass is engineered to be used directly on top of topographical maps, allowing for seamless route planning and coordinate plotting. With its jeweled needle for friction-free movement and specialized scales, it is the ultimate companion for hikers, scouts, and survivalists who require more than just basic directional guidance.

Features

• See-Through Baseplate: The clear plastic base allows you to see the map details underneath, making it easy to align the compass with grid lines and terrain features.

• Rotating, Liquid-Filled Housing: The needle is housed in a liquid-damped chamber to ensure stability and rapid settling, while the rotating bezel allows for precise bearing adjustments.

• Jeweled Needle Movement: Features a high-quality jeweled bearing that minimizes friction, providing smoother and more accurate needle rotation than standard recreational compasses.

• Luminous Pointer: Equipped with light-gathering luminous markers on the needle and housing, facilitating critical navigation during dawn, dusk, or low-light operations.

• Multi-Scale Measurement: The baseplate is laser-etched with three essential scales for professional map work:

  • Inches for standard measurements.

  • Millimeters for precision metric plotting.

  • 1:25,000 Scale for direct distance calculations on standard topographic maps.

• Integrated Magnifier (Deluxe Models): Often includes a built-in magnifying glass to help identify small map symbols and fine contour lines.

Specifications

• Material: Durable Transparent Acrylic

• Needle: Liquid-dampened with Jeweled Bearing

• Scales: Inches / Millimeters / 1:25,000

• Visibility: Luminous markings for low light

• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 cm x 6 cm (Standard)

• Weight: ~31 g (1.1 oz)