{"product_id":"baseplate-compass-with-magnifier-and-map-scales-for-orienteering","title":"Baseplate Compass with Magnifier and Map Scales for Orienteering","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light baseplate compass for orienteering, map reading and waymarked walks. Lay the clear plate on the map, turn the bezel to line up the orienting lines, and follow the direction-of-travel arrow. A magnifier in the plate helps with small map symbols, and the edges carry rulers and map scales. It hangs from a neck lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear baseplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the map through the plate while you take a bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating bezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e marked in degrees, with orienting lines in the capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round lens in the plate for reading fine map detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMap scales:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:24,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:63,360 and 1:250,000 along the edges, plus metric and imperial rulers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck lanyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps it at hand on the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e neon yellow, orange and blue are easy to spot if dropped; clear keeps the whole map visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needle settles in under two seconds, the supplier says. It is a basic plate compass without a sighting mirror or declination adjustment, which suits beginners, scouts and orienteering practice. Keep it away from phones, magnets and steel when you take a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeon yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrienteering, map reading and hiking navigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 x 6.2 x 1 cm (4.1 x 2.4 x 0.4″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2: compass, neck lanyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear coloured plastic baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMap scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:24,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:63,360, 1:250,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle settling time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 2 seconds (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseplate compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the plate clean with a damp cloth, and store it away from magnets, speakers and direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The clear plate, orienting lines and printed scales cover the basics of taking a bearing from a map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich map scale should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the edge that matches the scale printed on your map, for example 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 for most walking maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"SundayTrail","offers":[{"title":"Neon Yellow","offer_id":54619111981340,"sku":"14:365458#Green;200007763:201336100","price":24.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":54619112014108,"sku":"14:193#Orange;200007763:201336100","price":24.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54619112046876,"sku":"14:173#Blue;200007763:201336100","price":24.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":54619112079644,"sku":"14:200004889#Transparent;200007763:201336100","price":24.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3443\/8940\/files\/f6d9c2fa810100e2cd5672523821f5ad.jpg?v=1790613906","url":"https:\/\/sundaytrail.com\/products\/baseplate-compass-with-magnifier-and-map-scales-for-orienteering","provider":"SundayTrail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}