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product_id: 1481097
title: "Coghlan’s Outdoor Compasses – Lightweight, Durable Navigation Tools for Hiking, Camping, Orienteering & Survival with Map, Wrist, Lensatic, LED, and Carabiner Options"
brand: "coghlan's"
price: "₪76"
currency: ILS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Coghlan's"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/1481097-coghlan-s-outdoor-compasses-lightweight-durable-navigation-tools-for-hiking
store_origin: IL
region: Israel
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# built-in magnifier for detailed map reading luminous needle for night & low-light use 360° rotating bezel for precise navigation Coghlan’s Outdoor Compasses – Lightweight, Durable Navigation Tools for Hiking, Camping, Orienteering & Survival with Map, Wrist, Lensatic, LED, and Carabiner Options

**Brand:** coghlan's
**Price:** ₪76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Never lose your edge—navigate like a pro, wherever adventure calls!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Coghlan’s Outdoor Compasses – Lightweight, Durable Navigation Tools for Hiking, Camping, Orienteering & Survival with Map, Wrist, Lensatic, LED, and Carabiner Options by coghlan's
- **How much does it cost?** ₪76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/1481097-coghlan-s-outdoor-compasses-lightweight-durable-navigation-tools-for-hiking)

## Best For

- coghlan's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted coghlan's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Navigate Day or Night:** Liquid-dampened needle with luminous pointer ensures reliable readings even in darkness.
- • **Map Mastery Made Simple:** Clear base with magnifier and orienteering lines lets you decode maps like a pro.
- • **Lightweight & Ready to Go:** Compact design with lanyard and easy instructions—perfect for beginners and seasoned explorers alike.
- • **Pinpoint Accuracy, Every Time:** Rotating housing with memory arrow locks your direction so you never lose your way.
- • **Versatile Scales for Every Trail:** Includes 1:25,000, 1:50,000, and millimeter scales to match any map or terrain.

## Overview

Coghlan’s Outdoor Compasses combine precision engineering with user-friendly features like a 360° rotating bezel, luminous needle, and built-in magnifier. Designed for hiking, camping, or survival, these lightweight, durable compasses offer versatile map scales and clear orienteering lines, making them essential tools for confident navigation in any environment.

## Description

desertcart.com : Coghlan's Deluxe Map Compass for Navigation, Orienteering, Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, and Outdoor Survival – Durable Design with Easy-to-Read Rotating Dial and Magnifying Viewer : Camping Compasses : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Works great! - Coghlan's has packaged some low quality stuff over the years, but they chose to obtain pretty good affordable compasses. This one points spot-on and is fairly strong. The metal case is thin as I would expect for such a bargain, but looks OK. It's made by a company in Taiwan (Chuan Ching Mechanical) which makes compasses for real use, not just kid toys or gimmicks. UPDATE: The review above is for the metal pocket model. I now have several models, so I will add comments on the others here... Map model: While there are no negative declination markings, there is a fixed white line printed on the black ring. The black ring is a separate fixed layer UNDER the 360-marked rotating clear bezel. So you can add/subtract your declination and the white line can be precisely alligned with the declination on the main dial. You could of course do this with the red arrow on the base plate, but having the thinner white line so close under the clear bezel is much easier to align. Trail model: A good compass component (liquid filled) and as accurate as other models but FYI, 1. It's larger than I imagined (1 & 15/16" wide). Normally I wouldn't assume size based on a photo, but having the clip attachment made me think it was sized smaller for a zipper/keychain/etc. The rotating bezel part spins too freely to adjust and expect to stay in place (with a flick it will complete a full rotation). However, since this model has no degrees on the dial and only the single line marker on the bezel, I am not even sure why they made it rotatable. It's perfectly suited for "trail" use without such adjustments and markers, when you really only need to make a choice of left/right or forward/back.
Review: Great little compas for basic navigation - I have a number of compasses. They never leave the house. Most of the time I have no need for one and if push comes to shove, there is always the cell phone. However, this one is different. It clips onto something with ease and on those occasions where it helps me to figure out where I'm headed, it is very valuable. I was in a state part the other day with only a sketchy map. There were lots of trees, so you couldn't see very far. I was trying to find ruins. By keeping an eye on my direction they were easy to find. Do you need a compass for that? No. Was it useful to have one? Yes. This thing works well, seems accurate enough for those small tasks, is well built, and is simple, small, and light enough that you might as well take it with you. When I go for a walk, I now take this with me, just in case. I'm not exactly on rescue missions and never really in an area where I could get seriously lost, but heading back to the parking, or re-calibrating which way I was headed has its uses.

## Features

- Rotating housing with memory arrow: allows for accurate direction-setting and navigation during outdoor adventures like hiking or camping
- Liquid dampened needle with luminous pointer: ensures smooth and reliable readings even in low-light conditions, perfect for night treks and emergencies
- Clear base with magnifier and orienteering lines: simplifies map reading and enhances visibility of fine details, essential for precise navigation in remote areas
- Versatile scales for mapping: includes 1:25,000, 1:50,000, and millimeter (1:1) measurements, making it ideal for orienteering and trail exploration
- Lightweight with included lanyard and instructions: easy to carry and beginner-friendly, offering guidance for first-time adventurers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000E22D6I |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,490 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #3 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
| Brand Name | Coghlan's |
| Color | Multi |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,998) |
| Date First Available | April 9, 2006 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00056389096851 |
| Included Components | Deluxe Map Compass |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.91 x 2.52 x 0.79 inches |
| Manufacturer | Coghlan's |
| Model Name | Compass |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 9685 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
| Style | Deluxe Map Compass |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 758399396449 056389096851 824365001980 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Coghlan's
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Kilograms
- **Map scale:** 1:25000
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 1"L x 1"W

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this compass have adjustment for declination?**
A: It does not have PRESET declination - the mechanism in some compasses allowing you to preset the compass for local declination so that the compass always gives bearings as they relate to true north.  Instead, each time you take a magnetic bearing on this compass, you must adjust the compass dial, manually adding or subtracting the local declination to get a true north bearing.  Vice versa when you take a true bearing from the map and convert it to a magnetic compass bearing.

**Q: Does this have to be near horizontal for the arrow to float freely, or can it be tilted up, say 45 degrees and work?**
A: NO handheld compass can be tilted at 45 degrees to the horizontal and still give accurate readings.  Like any compass that rests on a central pivot, you have to hold the compass horizontal to just a few degrees or frictional contact will give erroneous readings  - or even stick the dial against the bottom of the compass well.  It's not hard to do.

**Q: how many are in a "pack"?**
A: 1

**Q: Would this still work if you left it on the dashboard of your vehicle?**
A: As noted by others this is a *magnetic* compass so it aligns it's own magnetic field with the net magnetic field wherever it is located. Any Iron or steel (excluding certain types of stainless steel) will warp the nearby magnetic fields (both the earth's field and the field emitted by the compass needle will be affected).  Devices like this are designed to be used in the woods by a boy scout who is not wearing an iron belt buckle. The suitability of any other electromagnetic environment needs to be confirmed if you want reliable readings. Devices placed in cars have to be designed and placed carefully because cars have lots of steel.  Below you will find a hilarious photo of a compass next to a phone and the magnetic needle is pointing at the phone instead of north (which has lots of electric fields and possibly magnetic materials, I just tested with my pone and it definitely deflects the needle when the phone is close) The guy posting the photo clearly has no idea that the photo proves his ignorance rather than the malfunction of the compass. Sadly he's given the product a poor rating it doesn't deserve.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great!
*by A***R on October 17, 2025*

Coghlan's has packaged some low quality stuff over the years, but they chose to obtain pretty good affordable compasses. This one points spot-on and is fairly strong. The metal case is thin as I would expect for such a bargain, but looks OK. It's made by a company in Taiwan (Chuan Ching Mechanical) which makes compasses for real use, not just kid toys or gimmicks. UPDATE: The review above is for the metal pocket model. I now have several models, so I will add comments on the others here... Map model: While there are no negative declination markings, there is a fixed white line printed on the black ring. The black ring is a separate fixed layer UNDER the 360-marked rotating clear bezel. So you can add/subtract your declination and the white line can be precisely alligned with the declination on the main dial. You could of course do this with the red arrow on the base plate, but having the thinner white line so close under the clear bezel is much easier to align. Trail model: A good compass component (liquid filled) and as accurate as other models but FYI, 1. It's larger than I imagined (1 & 15/16" wide). Normally I wouldn't assume size based on a photo, but having the clip attachment made me think it was sized smaller for a zipper/keychain/etc. The rotating bezel part spins too freely to adjust and expect to stay in place (with a flick it will complete a full rotation). However, since this model has no degrees on the dial and only the single line marker on the bezel, I am not even sure why they made it rotatable. It's perfectly suited for "trail" use without such adjustments and markers, when you really only need to make a choice of left/right or forward/back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little compas for basic navigation
*by J***S on June 7, 2025*

I have a number of compasses. They never leave the house. Most of the time I have no need for one and if push comes to shove, there is always the cell phone. However, this one is different. It clips onto something with ease and on those occasions where it helps me to figure out where I'm headed, it is very valuable. I was in a state part the other day with only a sketchy map. There were lots of trees, so you couldn't see very far. I was trying to find ruins. By keeping an eye on my direction they were easy to find. Do you need a compass for that? No. Was it useful to have one? Yes. This thing works well, seems accurate enough for those small tasks, is well built, and is simple, small, and light enough that you might as well take it with you. When I go for a walk, I now take this with me, just in case. I'm not exactly on rescue missions and never really in an area where I could get seriously lost, but heading back to the parking, or re-calibrating which way I was headed has its uses.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent pocket compass
*by B***B on October 5, 2025*

I’ve carried this for a few months in a front pocket. A few dents but works as new. The needle lock is a nice feature and the needle tip will glow after a decent amount of sun.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*