Field Compass by SILVA (New Model)

🧭 SILVA Field Compass – New Model

Find Your Way with Confidence – The Perfect Starter Compass for Outdoor Discovery

Whether you're guiding students on their first expedition, setting off on your own path through the bush, or learning to read the land through map and compass, the SILVA Field Compass is your trusted companion. Crafted by the Swedish navigation experts at SILVA, this newly updated compass blends timeless reliability with modern improvements—making it the go-to choice for beginners, scouts, schools, and outdoor educators.

Built with simplicity, clarity, and rugged usability in mind, this baseplate compass offers everything you need for accurate map navigation in the Southern Hemisphere.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits

🎯 Enhanced Readability – Designed for Learning & Speed

• New and improved graphic layout with bolder, high-contrast markings and updated colour scheme

• Simplified design ensures beginners can quickly identify directions and align the compass to the map

• Red and black orienting lines in the compass housing make grid alignment intuitive and error-free

🔄 Silky-Smooth, Reliable Needle Movement

• Sapphire jewel bearing ensures minimal friction for fast, stable needle swings—giving precise readings with little delay

• Perfect for teaching or practicing bearings, pacing, or triangulation with accuracy and ease

🧤 Ergonomic & Comfortable in All Conditions

• Equipped with a Dryflex™ easy-grip rotating bezel, giving tactile control even in rain, snow, or with gloved hands

• Rounded baseplate fits comfortably in the hand—lightweight and streamlined for long days in the field

📐 Comprehensive Map Compatibility

• Features map measuring scales in millimetres, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000—the most commonly used topographic scales in Australia and beyond

• Internal declination scale helps users adjust for magnetic variation—an essential feature for accurate long-range navigation

🔗 Safety-First Lanyard

• Includes a detachable lanyard with a breakaway safety release—ideal for schools, group treks, or environments where safety gear must be worn securely but released easily if snagged

🛠️ Technical Specifications

🎒 Who Is This Compass For?

🧭 Students & Outdoor Education
A favourite in schools, scout groups, and Duke of Edinburgh programs—trusted for its simplicity, durability, and educational value.

🏕️ Beginner Hikers & Adventurers
The perfect first compass for learning essential navigation skills—clear, intuitive, and light enough to carry on every journey.

🎓 Teachers & Group Leaders
Dependable and safe for classroom or outdoor instruction, with safety-release lanyard and foolproof readability.

🎒 Backpackers, Daywalkers & Grey Nomads
Weighing just 28g and tough enough for rough use, it’s ideal for route-finding, detours, or remote off-grid exploration.

💬 Why Choose SILVA?

For over 85 years, SILVA has set the standard in compass design—trusted by mountaineers, military forces, and educators around the world. Their Swedish-made compasses are known for field-tested accuracy, durability, and clarity under pressure. With the Field Compass, SILVA offers an affordable gateway to mastering navigation—without compromising on quality.

🛒 Ready to Lead the Way?

Don't let your next walk in the woods or teaching session be held back by poor equipment. Equip yourself—or your students—with a compass designed for learning, for reliability, and for the love of the outdoors.

👉 Add the SILVA Field Compass to your cart now and discover how confidently you can find your way—with every step guided by precision.