Silva Polaris 177

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The Polaris 177 is a compass made by Silva. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"The Polaris is an excellent value for anyone needing superior performance at a modest price. The base plate has a contoured ergonomic design that fits securely in your hand. On the sure-grip dial, 2 degree graduation lines, large numerals at the 20 degree mark allow for easy reading, and a red North at 360 degrees with red orienting arrow for a 'Red to North Red' needle match. A declination correction scale offers quick adjustment of map bearings to field headings. Inch and millimeter scales, a rotating capsule and lanyard hole complete the features."

From REI:
"The Silva® Polaris® Base Plate compass is an instrument for the advanced orienteer as well as novices to map-and-compass work. Clear base plate with inch, millimeter and 1:24,000 scales, makes it easy to read a map, set bearings, and plan a trip. Features 2° graduation lines with large numerals at every 20° for easy reading of bearings. Red and black orientation lines facilitate establishing your position on, or setting your course from, a map; scales help determine distances. Large sighting arrow helps you set your course across the land; large bezel and ergonomic design make it easy to hold and use. Fixed declination scale accomodates quick adjustments of map bearings to field headings. Base plate lanyard hole lets you keep the compass handy around your neck (lanyard not included). Friction-free sapphire bearing allows the tungsten steel needle to swing freely; permanently clear fluid keeps it steady. Instructions explain how to find yourself on a map given known landmarks and how to set a bearing across the land using a map."

From Vargo Outdoors:
"If youve been looking for a compass thatll give you excellent value and superior accuracy your search is over. The Polaris compass has everything you need to help you find your way. Its 2&deg graduation lines and large numerals are at every 20&deg mark. And its clear base plate makes it easy to read a map and set bearings. To get a precise needle match just match the red needle to the red in the capsule. This makes it easy to read a map and plan a trip. Our declination correction scale allows you to make quick adjustments of map bearings to field headings. And the compasses sure-grip dial and ergonomically-contoured base plate rests comfortably in your hand. Other features include inch and millimeter scales for mapping and plotting and our rotating capsule helps you lock in bearings. A lanyard hole makes it easy to insert a cord for convenient carrying.&gtSize: 2-1/16 x 2-7/8&gtWeight: 0.8 oz.*most popular all-around compass"

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"If you?ve been looking for a compass that?ll give you excellent value and superior accuracy, your search is over. The Polaris Model 177 compass has everything you need to help you find your way. It has 2? graduation lines as well as large numerals at every 20? mark, and its clear base plate makes it easy to read a map and set bearings. To get a precise needle match, just match the red needle to the red orienting arrow in the capsule. This makes it easy to read a map and plan a trip. Our declination correction scale allows you to make quick adjustments of map bearings to field headings, and the compass?s sure-grip dial and ergonomically-contoured base plate rests comfortably in your hand. Other features include inch and millimeter rules for mapping and plotting and a rotating capsule that helps you lock in bearings. A lanyard hole makes it easy to insert a cord for convenient carrying."

User Reviews

Polaris 177
Reviewed by Gerald, May 09, 2006

"Very nice product, found more information online on really how to use it using a search on Google "how to use a compass. " Walmart in my area has it in the fishing or outdoor section. Not easy to find, but if you are looking for a compass in Walmart you must have a little compass inside yourself! :) ."

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