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Suunto A-10 CompassA basic compass for the beginner and those who don't need the precision of more expensive models. The compass is mounted on a clear plastic baseplate which includes scales in inches, centimeters, and a mile scale for 1:24,000 scale maps (the common scale of USGS 7.5' maps).
This compass features:
—Sapphire-jeweled bearing
—Liquid filled for steady needle
—Dial with 2 degree increments
—Works in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 140 degrees F.
—Self-cleaning capsule
—Declination correction scale
—Tungsten steel needle
Comes with a nylon lanyard and basic instructions in ten languages (including English).
Made in Finland by Suunto.
Item #972. Shipping weight: 1.0 lb. Your price: $11.00
Suunto MCA CompassSighting compass with mirror for greater accuracy than the A-10 above. The clear plastic baseplate includes scales in inches, centimeters, and mile scales for 1:24,000- and 1:62,500-scale maps.
Features include:
—Rotating capsule
—Declination correction scale
—Sapphire jeweled bearing
—Liquid filled
—Tungsten steel needle
—Sighting mirror (50% more accurate reading than non-mirrored models)
—Locking mirror lid
—Dial with 2 degree increments
—Temperature range from -40 degrees to 140 degrees F
—Self-cleaning capsule bearing
Comes with a nylon lanyard and a colorful booklet on topographic map reading and how to use the compass.
Made in Finland by Suunto.
Item #971. Shipping weight: 1.0 lb. Your price: $25.55
Suunto MC-2 CompassA top-of-the-line mirror-sighting compass. The clear plastic baseplate includes a scale in inches, and mile scales for 1:24,000- and 1:62,500-scale maps. It also features a built-in clinometer and magnifier, and luminous markings.
Features include:
—Rotating capsule
—Adjustable declination correction scale
—Sapphire jeweled bearing
—Liquid filled
—Tungsten steel needle
—Sighting mirror (50% more accurate reading than non-mirrored models)
—Locking mirror lid
—Dial with 2 degree increments
—Temperature range from -40 degrees to 140 degrees F
—Self-cleaning capsule bearing
—Sighting hole in mirror for superior accuracy
Comes with a nylon lanyard and a colorful booklet on topographic map reading and how to use the compass.
Made in Finland by Suunto.
Item #970. Shipping weight: 1.0 lb. Your price: $42.85
WaypointersWaypointers are clear vinyl scales especially designed for topographic maps. Each comes with detailed instructions on how to use them.
Because they are light in weight and flat, small orders of Waypointers are usually mailed First Class (to destinations within the US) at the same, lower rate as folded maps. Larger orders (packages exceeding 13 ounces including stuffing) are sent UPS Ground or Priority Mail unless you make special arrangements to send them faster. Read the How to Order page for details.
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The Waypointer
This is the original model, and includes scales for reading and plotting latitude and longitude coordinates on five common map scales: 1:24,000 (the scale for the USGS 7.5' quad series), 1:62,500 (scale for USGS 15' quads), 1:100,000 (USGS 30 x 60' series), 1:126,720, and 1:250,000 (USGS 1 x 2 degree series).
Measures 3½ x 9 inches. Includes detailed instructions on how to use the scale.
Waypoint Enterprises, USA.
Item #WP-1-39. Shipping weight: 0.1 lb. Suggested retail: $8.95. Your price: $8.05
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Northern Waypointer
This Waypointer is specifically designed for the two common topographic map scales of northern regions. It features kilometer and minute/second scales for both 1:63,360-scale topos standard for Alaska and for 1:50,000-scale topos standard for Canada (but also for Mexico, for many European nations, plus New Zealand and most Central American nations—so “Northern” is a bit of a misnomer!).
Comes with detailed instructions on how to use it. Measures 2-5/8 x 9-3/4 inches.
Waypoint Enterprises, USA.
Item #WP-5-39. Shipping weight: 0.2 lb. Suggested retail: $7.95. Your price: $7.15
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Multiscale UTM Waypointer
This scale is for reading and plotting seven different UTM scales. Also includes easy to follow instructions by example and a protractor for plotting compass headings.
The scales included are 1:24,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:62,500, 1:63,360, 1:100,000, and 1:250,000.
Measures 2-13/16 x 6½ inches.
Waypoint Enterprises, USA.
Item #WP-3-39. Shipping weight: 0.1 lb. Suggested retail: $6.95. Your price: $6.25
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DeLorme Atlas Covers and Carriers
DeLorme Atlas CarrierProtect your DeLorme or other atlas from the weather and rough handling with this sturdy nylon atlas carrier. On one side is the DeLorme logo, a clear vinyl window on the reverse shows the contents of the pouch. Access is by means of a good quality zipper. Designed for the DeLorme Atlases and Gazetteer series of state atlases, but will fit any similar slim book measuring 11 x 15½ inches or less, including the Benchmark Maps Road & Recreation Atlas series (for western states). Also great for stashing one or two dozen road or trail maps; keep them in one place, easy to transfer from the vehicle to your desk or table where you may do your trip planning or review. A nylon handle makes it easier to carry while you are trying to tote a half dozen other items of luggage at the same time.
Comes in three colors. Measures about 12 x 17 inches. Shipping weight: 1.2 lbs.
Manufactured by DeLorme. Manufacturer's price: $12.95. Your price: $11.65
DeLorme Atlas Carrier
Colors shown are approximate
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Forest green. Item #251-FG
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 Atlas not included, of course!
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Maroon. Item #251-M
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Navy blue. Item #251-NB
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DeLorme Atlas CoverClear vinyl book cover designed for DeLorme atlases, also fits other road atlases measuring 11 x 15½ inches, such as the Benchmark Maps series. The atlas cover slips into inside pouches to hold it snugly on. Image at left shows the cover—difficult to see because it is clear—with a DeLorme atlas. It should be needless to say that the atlas is not included with the cover.
Manufactured by DeLorme.
Item #330. Shipping weight: 0.7 lb. Manufacturer's price: $3.95. Your price: $3.55
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