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Eyeskey Multifunctional Military Lensatic Tactical Compass | Impact Resistant and Waterproof |Metal Sighting Navigation Compasses for Hiking, Camping, Motoring, Boating, Boy Scout
Survival Compass Product Features:
WATERPROOF AND SHOCKPROOF FOR ROUGH USE – The base and cover are constructed with metal for years of durable using. Suitable for motoring, boating, camping, mountaineering, exploring, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
EASY AND ACCURATE READINGS – The floating compass dial has a 360 degrees scale with liquid-filled capsule for stable operation. Featured with a level bubble to improve accuracy, the easy to see sighting window with reticle makes it easy to aim and read.
TAKING BEARINGS EASILY – Build with an optical eyepiece for sighting bearings easily, with azimuth 360-degree and reversed 360-degree scale, you can take bearings from you to the objects or take reverse bearings from the object to you all quick and easy.
ALLOW FOR CLEAR READING AT NIGHT – When exposed to enough light, the north arrow and display light up in the dark with fluorescent light, allowing you to see the reading if it is pitch black.
MORE FEATURES – A conversion chart for angle, gradient, and distance appear on the back of the compass, and a rotating bezel ring allows you to lock in your bearing so you know you are heading in the right direction.
Getting lost while trekking or walking through a dense trail is perhaps our biggest fear. Handheld GPS, or Smartphones come in handy but they will be not functional if out of battery or signal. Therefore, having an old-school compass is crucial when youre out in nature: on-trail or off.
The EK-01 is one of our best lensatic compasses that are extremely easy to use while moving through unknown terrains. It has been tried and tested through some of the most extreme experiments, suitable for use in extreme weather conditions and environments, it will be a very powerful tool for your adventures together with an appropriate map.
Features of EK-01 Lensatic Compass
Accurate measurement of directions
Optical reading of card for higher accuracy
Thermo-elastic liquid-filled housing with floating dial
Scale: Azimuth 360°, Reversed 360°
High-resolution rotating bezel ring
Threads for a tripod mount for stable operation
Built-in bubble level
Sighting lines on the cover
Durable and sturdy outer body casing for rough handling
Extreme weather condition usability
Conversion chart for angle, gradient & distance on the backplate
Why Choose Eyeskey EK-01 Compass
1. Durability
A compass for hiking must be durable because there is a high possibility it will get bumped in your backpack or fall on the ground at some point.
To ensure durability, EK-01 compass has an anodized Zinc Alloy metal housing, and is proofed to resist harmful conditions, such as sand particles or being emerged in water.
2. Stability & Speed
The needle should point to the north immediately and with ease. Even if youre hiking leisurely, bad weather can come on fast and youll want a needle that settles fast.
EK-01 compass is liquid-filled and has a Saphire jewel bearing, allows the needle to move freely, and keeps it from twitching when youre taking readings.
3. Wide Temperature Range
If you’re hiking in low temperatures such as cold winter, or in hot temperatures like the desert, you want to make sure your compass can keep up.
The working temperature of EK-01 compass is -30° C to +60° C / -22° F to +140° F, ensured the liquid does not freeze or produce bubbles inside.
Glass material Acrylic
Shell Material Zinc Alloy
Dial Material Zinc Alloy
Tripod mount Yes, Standard 1/4″
Dial Diameter 38mm
Direction scale Degrees
Needle Card
Liquid filled Yes
Jewel bearing Yes
Compass accuracy 1°
Waterproof Yes
Fluorescence Yes
Operating temperature -30° C to +60° C / -22° F to +140° F
Conversion table Cotangent 0-50°
Unit Dimension 85 x 63 x 30mm / 3.35 x 2.48 x 1.18″
Weight 192.6g / 6.79oz