While traveling off the beaten path make sure to take your bearings with the Explorer 203 Compass with Extended Base Plate from Silva. The Explorer features a dial marked in 2-degree graduations, declination scale, 1/10 mile scale for USGS 1:24,000 and 1:65,000 maps, and an inch ruler. Your Explorer has a built-in base plate magnifier for reading map details more clearly. Carry your compass in hand or with the attached lanyard.
Use and Handling
- 2° dial graduations
- Declination scale
- 1/10 Mile scale for USGS 1:24,000 and 1:65,000 maps
- Built-in magnifier for map details
- Inch ruler
- Lanyard
Exercise caution when placing your compass near iron objects, microwaves, high tension wires, and strong magnets such as are found in stereo speakers, as these may interfere with compass readings
Familiarize yourself with compass, instructions and general procedures prior to use in the field