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Suunto says:
Suunto A-30 is a reliable baseplate compass for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions. Depending on the variant, A-30 comes with Metric UTM scales and inch ruler or USGS UTM scales.
The Earth’s magnetic field does not flow evenly between the magnetic poles along the surface of the planet. To compensate for the natural tilt in the magnetic field, Suunto compasses use one of two balancing systems and you should choose the variant best serving your needs.
One is a two-zone system with needles balanced for either the northern or southern hemisphere. The second is a unique globally balanced system. A single needle is balanced to work anywhere in the world. This is achieved by a breakthrough construction allowing the needle and magnet to tilt independently.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Suunto's A-30 NH Metric Compass, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Stable operation - The compass liquid used by Suunto is specially formulated to provide damping over a large temperature range while preventing the needle from sticking.
- Detachable snap-lock lanyard - The lanyard with wristlock is easy to detach for working with the map.
- Made in Finland - All Suunto compasses are handcrafted at our factory with 100% renewable energy.
Specifications
- Weight: 29g
- Dimensions: 57 x 114 x 10 mm / 2.24 x 4.49 x 0.39 "
- What's in the box? Suunto A-30 NH Metric Compass, lanyard, Quickrelease, Quick Guide
- Metric scales cm, 1:25 000 km, 1:50 000 km
- Declination correction: fixed scale
- Water resistance: insensitive to water pressure
- Luminous markings: bezel, orienting markings and direction of travel
Material & Construction
- Bezel material: Plastic
- Needle: high grade steel
- Liquid filled and jewel bearing: Yes
- Bearing lock with orienting indicator: Yes
- Compass accuracy: 2.5°
- Compass resolution: 2°
