Brunton Nexus Avalanche Compass

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

I bought this compass after taking a begining orienteering class. It was better than the compass I received at the class, and had the basic features I was looking for at a reasonable price. I looked at several more expensive and feature-laden models,...

I can recommend this as a second compass only. Or as a gee-whiz casual toy. It has a cheap one-piece plastic case that is hard to open, and the hinge is just folded-over plastic. This does not inspire confidence in either its accuracy or durability....

I can recommend this as a second compass only. Or as a gee-whiz casual toy. It has a cheap one-piece plastic case that is hard to open, and the hinge is just folded-over plastic. This does not inspire confidence in either its accuracy or durability....