Product Details
TruArc™ 20 Glow Baseplate Compass by Brunton®. Brunton most advanced baseplate compass with sighting mirror, quick-reference lid, and protective rubber foot that stores reference cards with an array of scales.
Specifications
| Overall Dimensions: 4.1" x 2.5" x 1" (10.4 x 6.3 x 2.5 cm) |
| Weigth: 3.6 oz. (102 g) |
| Resolution: 1˚ |
Features
- TruArc™ Global Needle tilts up to 20˚ for balanced use world wide
- Tool-free declination adjustment is simple and fast to orient magnetic north to true north
- Meridian lines on vial assist during pre-trip planning when aligning with map grid lines
- Inch/millimeter scales for accurate and effective map work
- Travel a bearing well after dark, the luminous azimuth ring, magnetic needle, direction of travel arrow and sight will glow brightly for up to 8 hours
- Romer scales provide maximum accuracy of latitude and longitude for easy integration with handheld GPS unit
- Brunton EverNorth Magnet resists demagnetization over time
- Magnified readout provides highest degree of accuracy without compromising readability
- Dual azimuth ring includes reverse azimuth
- Sighting mirror and sighting line integrated into the cover. Align for the most accurate bearings, whether taking or following a bearing
- Clinometer with 2˚ resolution for measuring slope angle or gauging heights of passes, peaks or trees
- Engineer's ruler
- Bubble level for absolute precision readings; keeping the compass level (not the needle level) is a critical aspect for taking an accurate bearings
- Map magnifier helps with the smaller details on any map
- Quick-reference lid for easy and speedy readings
- Cover and rubber foot protects the compass and houses reference cards
- User-specific reference cards with scales, rulers, and useful tips and information for backcountry travel and trip planning
- High visibility cling for enhanced performance in low light; can be removed to facilitate map use
- 1˚ resolution azimuth ring provides precise readings
They now offer the new Truarc20 Glow. It features luminous details for night navigation. The luminous Azimuth, North pointing needle, Vial bottom, Arrow of direction and Sight keeps glowing for up to 8 hours.
In 1894, D. W. Brunton, a Canadian-born geologist and mining engineer, commissioned a skilled watch repairman out of Denver, Colorado to manufacture his invention—the Pocket Transit compass. The precision instrument became world-famous and freed outdoorsmen of the bulky equipment of that time. For over a century, Brunton® compasses and pocket instruments have guided explorers across the globe. They are used in areas from geology to forestry, engineering and by other professionals who demand functionality, craftsmanship, and durability. Through tireless commitment and unrivaled craftsmanship, Brunton continues to build navigational tools that set the gold standard. So, when the adventure comes calling, rely on Brunton precise, robust, and reliable instruments and tools to help you safely navigate your way there and back.