The Silva Expedition is a high-end baseplate compass for experienced users and professionals. If you want a traditional baseplate compass with features like a slope card and scale lanyard, the Expedition is the one.
A professional baseplate compass for hillwalking
- Easy-handling rubber housing
- Silicone rubber feet for precise map work
- Luminous markings for use at night
- Magnifying lens
- Clinometer for measuring slope angle
- Built-in magnetic declination adjuster, with permanent local adjustment
- Map scales in mm or inches
- GPS scales 1:25,000, 1:40,000 and 1:50,000
- Detachable safety-release scale lanyard (1:25 and 1:50)
Mirror or baseplate?
A baseplate compass is quicker for map work and walking on a bearing. For long-distance sightings in open country, see the Silva Expedition S mirror compass.
Using the slope card
The clinometer helps you judge slope steepness. Slopes over 30 degrees carry a higher avalanche risk, so always take care in steep terrain.
Ideal for
Hillwalking, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, orienteering, mountain leaders and winter navigation.
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