You can get compasses that are ‘globally balanced’ to work everywhere – the Suunto M3 global is one. The thing to remember in terms of ‘outness’ is magnetic declination. That varies hugely according to where you are in the world, and getting that wrong can send you way off course.Read More →

UK /ˈkʌmpəs/ singular. compass. plural. compasses. What are compasses? Magnetic compass. Modern compasses usually use a magnetized needle or dial inside a capsule completely filled with a liquid (lamp oil, mineral oil, white spirits, purified kerosene, or ethyl alcohol are common). What does a compass symbolize? It symbolizes motivation becauseRead More →