We Recommend Reading The Instruction Booklet Provided With Each Silva Compass. They Were Designed For Quick, Effective Learning And Understanding The Proper Use; Accurately!

Hold A Instrument-Grade Compass Level To Gain More Consistent Heading Readings.

Iron, Steel, Electrical Devices And Wire With Electrical Current Flowing, Distorts The Earth's Magnetic Field, And Thereby Causing Inaccurate Compass Readings ---- And Can Reverse The Polarity Of A Compass Needle!  Stay Clear Of These Items When Taking A Compass Reading And When Storing A Compass!

Do Not Expose The Compass To High Temperatures.

Small Bubbles In The Liquid-Filled Capsule Have No Influence On Compass Accuracy. They may appear or disappear in response to changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. If a bubble larger than 1/4? in diameter appears, the capsule may be damaged or leaking and will need to be replaced.

Insect Repellents Containing DEET Will Cloud The Plastic Of A Compass And Remove Markings!  Keep Insect Repellents Away From A Compass At All Times - Storage In A Compass Case When Not Directly Being Used!

The Luminous Points Will Glow For Approximately 20 Minutes After Being Exposed To Bright Light.  Storing A Mini White-Light LED Light Device With The Compass Is Wise.

Silva's Instrument-Grade Compasses Can Provide Exceptional Service During Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trekking, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Telescope Alignment, Star Gazing, Traveling, And Rescue Teams Throughout The World.