User Review: Silva Ranger

Silva Ranger
Above: The current Ranger, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed January 14, 2007 by mountainman_270

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Price Paid: $60 CDN

This is a simple, robust, and reliable piece of equipment. I have used a Silva Ranger for over 20 years; I still have my original one (a model 15T). It is simple to plot an azimuth with, adjusting declination is a 'breeze', and it is so field friendly. It's shape is conducive to compact storage, it takes up almost no space. Accuracy is easily 1 degree and the inclinometer is very handy for many geological, prospecting, exploration uses, as well as a 'rough' survey tool. I have one I use always, one in my survival pack, and my wife has one as well. I recommend it to anyone.