Silva Field Youth / Begginers Compass - Magnetic North Balanced The popular entry level compass Silva Field has gone through a face-lift with updated colors and updated graphics. Silva Field is an entry level compass designed to meet the demands of schools, youth groups and leisure outdoor navigators. The Silva Field has base plate map-measuring in mm and scales of 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 compatible with most maps. The compass features DryFlex™ rubber bezel for improved comfort and grip, and a detachable safety-release lanyard—a reliable companion in all situations! Probably the worlds best selling compass model! The small size and the rounded back of the base plate makes this compass an ideal youth/beginners compass for all kind of land navigation. Map measuring scales mm, 1:50k and 1:25k. MAGNETIC NORTH BALANCED: ONLY FOR USE IN ZONE 1 (EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, NORTH AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, AND NORTHERN ASIA) Features: For Beginners: Perfect when you just want to get going - fulfills the most basic needs. New & Improved: Upgraded version New Contrasting Graphics: Distinct colors that makes it easier to read the direction Dryflex™ Rubber Grip: Comfortable handling and great friction against the map. Technical Features: Article number: 37501 Product Familiy: Field Base Plate Attachment - Detachable safety-release lanyard Declination adjustment - Declination scale inside capsule Scales: 1:25k, 1:50k, mm Variant: Magnetic North Weight: 28g  /  0.98 oz Silva Quality: The Silva quality ensures durability and excellent readability; the baseplate compass is made from clear and scratch resistant acrylic. Silva 1-2-3 System: Place your compass on the map and use the baseline to make a straight line between your current position and your destination. Make sure Direction of Travel arrow points towards your destination. Turn the compass housing until the red part of the north/south arrow is parallel with the map meridians and points north on the map. Lift your compass from the map and hold it horizontally in your hand. Turn yourself and the compass until the red end of the needle is inside the red north/ south arrow. Now the direction of travel arrow will point towards your destination. Take a landmark and start moving. Enjoy! NOTE: If using a mirror-sighting compass: angle the mirror/lid approximately 45 degrees towards yourself and hold with straight arm out in front of you. Now, while looking in the mirror to see that the needle aligns with the red/black N/S arrow, sight above the mirror (using the sight) towards an object in the field in line with the direction of travel Learn About Silva Balacing Zones: The Earth and its magnetic zones work in mysterious ways, and to navigate accurately you need to make sure you have a compass for the place where you are at the moment. Different compasses work for different parts of the world. Hence be aware if you plan for an adventure on the other side of the world! There are three different balancing zones for compasses: Magnetic Equator (ME), Magnetic North (MN) and Magnetic South (MS). However, at Silva we also have global compasses that works in any magnetic zone.