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Navigation

Find your way in any conditions. When GPS fails, a map and compass remain the most reliable navigation tools available.

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Emergency Signal Mirror

Emergency Signal Mirror

A compact signalling mirror that reflects sunlight to flag down rescuers over long distances. A featherweight backup way to be seen when you're lost or stranded.

  • Flashes visible for miles in sunlight
  • No batteries or power required
  • Tiny and light to always carry
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Silva Expedition 4 Compass

Silva Expedition 4 Compass

A professional-grade navigation compass with map scales and a clinometer, trusted by rescue teams. The pick for serious hill and expedition navigation.

  • Precise bearings for real navigation
  • Multiple map scales and a clinometer
  • Rugged, professional build
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Silva Ranger Compass

Silva Ranger Compass

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.

  • Never needs batteries or signal
  • Sighting mirror aids accurate bearings
  • Map scales and romer for real route planning
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Stone Journal Explorer Waterproof Notebook

Stone Journal Explorer Waterproof Notebook

An A5 waterproof field notebook with tear-proof stone paper that sheds water entirely, keeping navigation notes, contacts and records legible in any weather.

  • Genuinely waterproof stone paper
  • Tear-resistant and durable
  • Pocket-friendly A5 size
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Suunto MC-2 Mirror Compass

Suunto MC-2 Mirror Compass

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.

  • Accurate liquid-filled needle
  • No batteries or signal needed
  • Light and inexpensive
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Quick buying guide

Navigation · where to start

BUY · 01

Cover the basics

~£20-30

Start with the cheapest, longest-shelf-life option. Stash it and forget it for a quarter.

BUY · 02

Add the redundancy

~£10-20

A backup that uses a different mechanism. If option 1 fails, option 2 still works.

BUY · 03

Spend up if you travel

~£40+

For trips outside the home — light, durable, field-serviceable. The honest one.