Features
The Silva Ranger 3 is a classic base plate compass that's suited for more experienced users like backpackers, mountaineers, hunters and fishermen, and also used by defence forces around the world.
It's housing is made from Dryflex, chosen for its great performance and positive tactile feeling.
It also has a built in magnifier for looking at small detail and has both 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scales on the side.
- Patented red/black north/south lines in the capsule for quick and correct course setting
- Built in magnifier for detailed map reading
- Luminous stripe on the needle for poor light conditions
The Silva Ranger 3 compass uses the Silva 1-2-3 System:
Reviews
Silva Ranger 3 Compass, 01 December 2011
By Hermit (Oxfordshire)
I like the way Silva has positioned the scales on the base plate which enable me to make measurements with dividers quickly. Also the increments of ten easily allow me to further divide those squares into increments of ten to obtain more accurate six figure grid references. A well thought out base plate compass.
Never Get Lost Again!, 25 February 2010
By Mountain Goat
I found this to be a good mid-range compass for hill & mountain walking. The long sides and central magnifying section made taking bearings off a map an easy task even in full-on Scottish winter conditions. The red housing ring also made it easy to set a bearing whilst wearing gloves. The two scales were adequate for the corresponding maps just a shame there isn’t a 1:40,000 scale as well.
