Magnetic navigation instrument for finding direction without batteries or signal. The most reliable navigation tool that exists.
GPS devices run out of battery. Phone signals disappear in remote areas. A compass always works. Combined with a map, it’s the foundation of outdoor navigation that has guided people for centuries. In poor visibility — fog, darkness, whiteouts — a compass may be your only way to navigate safely.
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 compact baseplate compass from Silva, one of the most established names in outdoor navigation. It has 1:25k and 1:50k romer scales printed on the plate for measuring distances straight off an Ordnance Survey map, so it is a sensible first compass for anyone learning to navigate without relying on a phone.
An entry-level baseplate compass aimed at people learning to navigate with a paper map. It covers the essentials — a direction-of-travel arrow, a rotating bezel and a clear baseplate for taking bearings — without the mirror or sighting extras of pricier models. A sensible first compass to keep in a grab bag or to teach map-reading with.
A proper baseplate compass with a rotating housing and 1:25k/1:50k romer scales, the kind you'd pair with an OS map when the phone dies or the fog closes in. Silva is the reference brand for UK hillwalking navigation, and this is a dependable everyday model rather than a novelty.
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.
A genuinely waterproof top-spiral notebook whose pages shed rain, sweat and mud so pencil and all-weather pen notes survive a soaking. Reach for it when you need to record a grid reference, a phone number or a casualty's details in weather that would turn ordinary paper to pulp. The 3x5 inch size drops into a jacket or grab-bag pocket.
A professional-grade navigation compass with map scales and a clinometer, trusted by rescue teams. The pick for serious hill and expedition navigation.
An A5 waterproof field notebook with tear-proof stone paper that sheds water entirely, keeping navigation notes, contacts and records legible in any weather.
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 heliograph signal mirror can reflect sunlight to attract attention from aircraft and rescue teams over distances exceeding 15 kilometres. Lightweight, durable, and requires no batteries or fuel.
Handheld LED flashlight providing reliable illumination. Essential for navigation, signalling, and camp tasks after dark.
Master traditional navigation skills using Ordnance Survey maps and a baseplate compass — essential backup skills for when your phone battery dies on the British hills.
A step-by-step guide to building a kit that will sustain you and your family for 72 hours during any emergency.
