GWHOLE Military Lensatic Sighting Compass Waterproof for Outdoor Activities

This is an excellent in function and in construction instrument. Several features and rugged construction remind me of the compass I used during time with my Uncle Sam. For the cost, I cant understand why anyone hiking in the woods or in an unfamiliar city would not include this with their water bottle, map, and guide book. We took this compass to Rome and it performed excellently; Rome and several older cities around the Mediterranean do not have the street signs we expect in the U.S. With curvy or angled roads, obstructions from walking the 'as the crow flies' direction, and scarce street signs, this compass repeatedly took us to the correct destinations, sometimes to places that we did not recognize from 50 feet away. In another older city, curves and different levels in height, were taking us in the wrong direction, but you can't fool the compass, even underground where your GPS or cell phone won't work. We also passed many tourists turning their maps upside down and sideways, an obvious clue that even if they had an idea of where they were, they did not know which way to go next.I plan to buy an extra for my wife's car; I understand you have to be careful not to store a compass near a strong magnet, but I think having this compass is a small price to pay to not be that person lost in the woods, on an unfamiliar road, or in an urban area. Would my wife use the compass? I can assure you she became a believer as it helped us when there were scant clues about correct directions except what we got from this compass. Yes we have GPS with our smartphones and while we expect a lot of complex technology to just work, a compass is so much more likely to continue to function in spite of weather, power or internet issues, etc that can make the hi-tech solutions falter, or have high costs, just when you need them the most.

Nicely made, seems quite solid but the base is thin plastic. If you are reasonably careful with it there should be no issues with the construction.It has a bubble level to help with accuracy and a little sight tube so you can sight down the crosshairs and see the compass degree reading at the same time. Comes with a nice (although very small print) set of instructions and a nylon carry case with belt loop. There is also a lanyard attached to a folding ring on the compass. Overall I'm happy with it. If I was a rugged outdoorsman I might look for a slightly more rugged instrument, but this one surpasses my needs.

Good quality and precision for price

Poorly made. Questionable accuracy. Sent it back.Review update :After I submitted my review on this item, the company contacted me immediately even though the purchase was made 5 months ago. They were genuinely concerned that I was not happy with the product and went through great lengths to make it right. This company has great customer service, something you don't see much anymore.The first model may have been just a bad one but I didn't want a replacement with the same model. I do a lot of hiking and camping and have to be sure I have a reliable compass. So they replaced the compass with a different comparable model to try and it works great and very accurate. I am 100% satisfied with it.It is important to note that I never contacted them or asked them for anything. They did it all on their own initiative. That's amazing customer service. I can honestly highly recommend G Whole company and their products.Thanks Liz,Bill L.

To begin with let me say I was truly impressed with this compass. It is sturdy and if you happy to drop it while hiking or whatever else, it will withstand the shock of the fall and not affect its accuracy. My neighbor has an expensive compass that cost more than triple the amount I paid and guess what? Both of our compass points excalty the same direction. Also it comes in a military style case so you won't be scratching the viewing surface while you store your compass in your backpack or pocket. I have purchased from this seller in the past and he/she will back up everything they sell. This is a quality compass for the price.

Not sure I'd call it military grade but decent for the money

I purchased this compass for my grandson for Christmas, it was part of a bigger survival gift that I put together for him, when I checked it out I was very surprised on how well it was made, my husband saw it and he really liked it and wanted one also so I will be buying another one

I bought this compass last year to familiarize myself with geography and reading maps while I’m out camping and it has not let me down! It is very durable and is made of high quality material which is what every outdoorsman looks for when they make a purchase. Highly recommended!

When I first opened the nifty box this comes in, I saw that the compass had a LOT of numbers on it. Not just the degrees of the circle, but so many ways to measure those degrees. This isn't just a cheap plastic compass, this thing is built very well. It's a grown-up device for a grown-up job.This isn't just for those who are lost, it's a great device that can even help you do some surveying as well. The little "peephole" helps you align yourself in whatever direction you need. We used it to survey a new property so we could get a rough idea of where the property lines went. Using this to follow along with a very old survey helped us do just that. We are going to see just how close we are when the actual professional surveyor shows up.This is a very useful tool and can teach young minds how to save themselves should they become lost.DISCLAIMER: I am not an employee of AMAZON or the MANUFACTURER. I am not associated with any other entity other than myself and these are my own words and opinions. I do this just to help others make good shopping choices.

tough but heavy like my plastic one way better

Brilliant

Easy-to-use, accurate and can, with some care, can be used for estimating the height of an object, because of the benzil.