| | |  | Out of the Box | Home » » » Brunton Ball Compass; Pin-on Luminescent #9067 | | | | | | | Description: | | Compasses - 9067Manufacture ID: F-9067A true classic our pin-on ball compass is a waterproof rotating ball of direction. Pin it on your pack or your jacket zipper and have a ball with it.1"x1"x1" .3 oz. Cardinal points Pins on for hands free use Rotating ball WaterproofColor may vary.Warranty: Lifetime Warranty | | | Features: | |
• 9067
• 080078906701
• Lifetime Warranty
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| 0.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Handy little compassOct 19, 2010
By Outdoorsman
I bought this to pin to the strap of my backpack while hiking. It's very convenient since you don't need to hold it level for it to work. It has a very heavy duty safety pin unlike another cheaper same style compass I bought. I lost that one on the first outing. the only concern I have is that I bought 2 of these (one for my girlfriend also), and there is a noticable difference between the two as to where they indicate North. For simple naviation this shouldn't be an issue. If you buy one, check it against a known accurate compass before you NEED it.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Great for Dense Forest TrailsApr 08, 2010
By Karl Bielefeldt
I grew up in Arizona. Even in the mountain forests, trails there tend to be fairly direct and landmarks are usually clearly visible from quite a distance. I consider myself to have an above average sense of direction, and as an Eagle Scout, I am well versed in the use of a "serious" orienteering compass to triangulate my position on a map without the use of a GPS.
A few years ago I moved to Alabama. With dense trees and winding trails, seeing 30 seconds down the trail is a rare occurrence, let alone distant landmarks. Missing a turn or taking the wrong path happens all too often now, and traditional "stop and take a landmark bearing at intersections" orienteering doesn't help much.
This is where this little Brunton ball compass comes in handy. I would have considered it a useless toy on Arizona trails, but here it is pinned to the strap of my trekking pole, where it is invaluable for the continuous awareness style of navigation necessary in a dense forest. The weight is negligible and I don't have to stop and level it out to notice things like the trail I'm expecting to go South gradually branching East, indicating I missed a stream crossing. While you won't be able to do any "official" orienteering with it, it has much more practical use in this kind of environment, and you can always keep a "real" compass in your pack should the situation call for one. The compass is surprisingly sturdy, and even if it weren't, it's cheap. Well worth having on hand.
 ball compassFeb 06, 2011
By K. Watson
Very good, 4 stars because the base is hollow.
I filled the base with glue from a glue gun.
Well worth the money.
Solid that-a-way compassDec 01, 2010
By Moonduck
No, it won't do orienteering or pathfinding work, but you don't seriously buy something like this for either purpose. You buy this as a back-up compass to tell you basically what direction you're facing, and this specific type so that you can attach it to something for easy acquisition. With that in mind, I think this product works just fine.
The four that I have index to north the same, and do so with acceptable accuracy. Can't ask for more.
 Broke quicklyAug 09, 2010
By L. Jack
I really like the way this little compass looks; it's easy to read and seemed as though it would be very handy. I'm a kayak fisher and clipped it onto the front of my PFD for quick reference. Unfortunately on the first trip out the plastic holding the compass to the pin broke and the compass fell off and rolled around the yak. It still works fine, but no longer has a pin attached. I can keep it in the pocket of my PFD now for reference if needed - but if I wanted something more durable, clearly, I'd have to spend a lot more money.
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