Suunto A-10 NH Compass

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The Suunto A-10 NH Compass provides accurate and easy navigation with a map and compass. It is designed for ease of use and performs consistently in extreme conditions.

Suunto says: 

Fast, simple and accurate, A-10 baseplate compasses are quick to learn and ideal for navigating with a map and compass. For calculating the distances, A-10 has both metric and imperical scales printed in red to stand out on topographic map.

The Earth’s magnetic field does not flow evenly between the magnetic poles along the surface of the planet. To overcome this, A-10 has two variants with needles balanced for either the northern or southern hemisphere.

Our Verdict

The Suunto A-10 NH Compass offers a straightforward and reliable solution for navigating with a map and compass. Designed for ease of use, it’s a great companion for outdoor enthusiasts seeking accuracy without unnecessary complexity.

One of its standout features is its stability across various temperatures, thanks to Suunto’s specially formulated compass liquid. This ensures smooth operation even in extreme conditions, preventing the needle from sticking and offering consistent performance.

Crafted in Finland with 100% renewable energy, the A-10 NH Compass reflects Suunto’s commitment to quality and sustainability. Its high-grade steel needle with jewel bearing further enhances its durability and accuracy.

– 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.
• High grade steel needle with jewel bearing
• Balanced for northern hemisphere
• Fixed declination correction scale
• Liquid filled capsule for stable operation
• Detachable snap-lock lanyard. Easy to detach for working with the map
• Suunto limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

• Weight: 27g
• Measurements :  56 x 104 x 10 mm / 2.2 x 4.09 x 0.39 “
• Water resistance: insensitive to water pressure

Material & Construction

• Bezel material: Plastic
• What’s in the box? Suunto A-10 NH Compass, lanyard, Quickrelease, Quick Guide
• Direction scale: degrees
• Needle: high grade steel
• Liquid filled and jewel bearing: Yes
• Bearing lock with orienting indicator: Yes
• Compass accuracy: 2.5°
• Compass resolution: 2°