Product Description The 8097 is designed to take map reading a step further. It features 1:24 USGS and UTM scales. Brunton's patented circle-over-circle alignment system makes quick reading possible and the map magnifier brings map details in close. The attachable lanyard features a built-in safety whistle that offers added comfort in dangerous situations.
Product Description Part of the Eclipse family, the 8097 is designed to take map reading a step further. It features 1:24 USGS and UTM scales. Brunton's patented circle-over-circle alignment system makes quick reading possible and the map magnifier brings map details in close. The attachable lanyard features a built-in safety whistle that offers added comfort in dangerous situations.
Feature Details
4.7 inches x 2.7 inches x 0.7 inches
1.9 ounces
Magnified read out
1 C graduations
Declination adjustable
"Circle over circle" alignment system
Lanyard/safety whistle clip
Map/pocket clip
USGS map scale 1:24k, UTM
Inch scale and protractor
Map magnifier
Customer Reviews:
Great Compass January 12, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have purchased two of these compasses. One for me and one for my son. My son competes in orienteering and this is his favorite compass.
I teach orienteering for the Boy Scouts and find this to be a great compass. It settles down to a bearing very fast. The declination adjustment is easy to use and demonstrate. The shape fits my hand. The dial is in one degree increments and has a magnifier built in to make reading easy. The detachable lanyard includes an emergency whistle. There is a magnifier to make map reading easier and several useful scales are on the base.
The blue circle on the base for orienting the compass to north wore off over time so I had to touch it up with a very fine Sharpie.
It is a bit pricey but the quality is very good. Unfortunately it is too expensive as a general Scout compass.
