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Suunto A-10 Compass

Suunto A-10 Compass

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Entry-level baseplate compass from Suunto.

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Confirm the listing says northern hemisphere, since the balance zone matters.

The Suunto A-10 is a compact baseplate compass with a steel needle on a jewel bearing in a liquid-filled capsule, plus inch and centimeter scales. The listing says it is balanced for the northern hemisphere with a fixed declination and made in Finland. On Amazon US it was $24.00 on November 3, 2026.

Pros

  • Baseplate design for map work
  • Liquid-filled capsule, per the listing
  • No batteries required

Cons

  • Fixed declination for the northern hemisphere
  • No sighting mirror

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