Recommended for Hiking & Hill Walking Kit
When your phone dies or there's no signal, a map and compass are the only navigation that never lets you down. A good compass is a lifetime tool worth learning.
Our picks run from a simple, accurate starter to a professional expedition compass — so there's the right level whether you're learning or navigating serious terrain.
Magnetic navigation instrument for finding direction without batteries or signal. The most reliable navigation tool that exists.
A clear baseplate with ruler markings lets you take bearings directly from a map.
Glow-in-the-dark cardinal points for navigation in low light.
Lets you compensate for the difference between magnetic and true north.
Zips, phones, and knives deflect the needle. Hold the compass well away from metal.
Learn to take a bearing in your local park, not when you’re lost on a mountain.
A proven baseplate compass with a sighting mirror and map scales for accurate navigation when phones and GPS die. A dependable classic trusted by hikers and the military.
A simple, accurate baseplate compass at a keen price. A dependable no-batteries way to learn map-and-compass basics and keep a backup in every bag.
A professional-grade navigation compass with map scales and a clinometer, trusted by rescue teams. The pick for serious hill and expedition navigation.