User Review: Brunton 54LU
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Price Paid: $60
I'd say the best compass I've owned by far, and that includes the really fine Suunto KB-14. For dependable extreme accuracy, a true sighting compass is the way to go, but they all require a fancy protractor to maintain that accuracy with a map. The 54, (really a Silva 54) is the one exception I know of. Don't let the $12 baseplate look fool you. This is built to quality standards.
It's also very light, weighing in at 1.3 oz. without lanyard.
The downsides are:
1. Expensive.
2. Not enough U.S. new scales, such as national geographic topos 1/40,000.
3. A fair amount of the inner direction lines are covered up by the large white center circle and the prism assembly (minor point).
4. No declination -- not as big a challenge as you'd think; out west just remember First Man Adam (Field to Map, Add).
5. While the sighting has one degree markings and is accurate to a half degree, the map protractor has the older 2 degree markings instead of the newest magnified 1 degree gold standard. I doubt one could plot a half degree in the field with a short base compass anyway.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the 54LU at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Backcountry.com | Combi Baseplate Direct Sighting Compass | $108.95 | Buy Now |
You may also want to check availablity with these other Brunton retailers:
- Moosejaw
- Campmor
- Backcountry Outlet
- Altrec Outdoors
- CampSaver.com
- REI
- Powderfin.com
- Ramsey Outdoor
- Oregon Mountain Community
- Teton Village Sports
- OEGear.com
- Massey's
- Gear for Adventure
- EMS
- Sierra Trading Post
- US Outdoor Store
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