Silva Expedition S compass

Silva Expedition S Compass – a compact mirror compass with many features

When you venture outdoors where maps and compass are your primary navigation tools – on expeditions, in remote mountain areas, or in forests with few markers – reliable equipment is essential.

The Silva Expedition S compass is for those who demand a precise and durable compass – and want advanced navigation tools without needing multiple devices.

Silva Expedition S is compact but offers many features you can benefit from, and tools that make a difference when you need to find your way in the wilderness.

Even if you haven’t used a compass many times before, the Silva Expedition S compass has some very useful features you might find helpful as you gain more experience using a compass. Being able to use a map and compass is a valuable skill that can lead to many fun and exciting outdoor experiences. If you are a complete beginner or still unsure about how to approach navigation with a compass, don’t worry – we have created a guide to help you get started. Read the guide here.

Here are some of the key features that make the Expedition S a favorite choice:

• Mirror sight with sighting hole: makes it easy to point at a distant landmark and read the bearing accurately
• Slope card (clinometer / slope card): measures inclines and helps you assess risk and distance in sloping terrain
• Detachable scale lanyard: the strap functions as a ruler with 1:25 and 1:50 scales – flexible and can be placed directly on the map
• Map measurement scales: mm, inches, and GPS scales – including 1:24,000, 1:25,000, 1:40,000, and 1:50,000
• Permanent magnetic declination adjustment (and local adjustment screw)
• Luminous markings – enable navigation at dusk or in low light
• Magnifying lens for detailed map work
• Silicone rubber feet: improve grip when placing the compass on a map
• Rotating ring / housing: compatible with Silva’s 1‑2‑3 system and easy to use with maps
• Removable safety neck cord / scale strap: easy to remove when you want to use the compass alone
• Slope card + 45° guide line
• Robust construction and materials that withstand harsh conditions

Additionally, the compass is waterproof and floats on water, which is ideal if you use it in a canoe or kayak, for example.

All these features make the Expedition S a truly excellent all-around mirror compass with advanced capabilities that remain easy to use.

The compass is ideal as a primary navigation compass or as an emergency and backup compass with sufficient features for most expeditions.

Specifications for Silva Expedition S compass

• Type: Mirror compass
• Accuracy: 1°
• Dimensions: 10.8 × 6.4 × 2 cm (approx.)
• Weight: ~ 86 g (including scale lanyard)
• Material: Dryflex™ housing + robust component design
• Features:
  • Mirror sight with sighting hole
  • Slope card / slope card
  • Detachable scale lanyard (1:25 and 1:50)
  • Map measurement scales in mm/inches, + GPS scales 1:24,000 / 1:40,000 / 1:50,000
  • Permanent declination adjustments and local adjustment screw
  • Self-luminous markings
  • Magnifying lens for map work
  • Silicone/rubber feet for better grip
  • Rotatable compass ring – compatible with Silva’s 1‑2‑3 navigation system
  • Included: compass, scale lanyard, slope card
• Waterproof construction: withstands moisture and wet weather conditions

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