Silva Ranger Compass

A dependable baseplate compass with the right features for real backcountry use, the Silva Ranger has earned its reputation among mountaineers, hunters, and backpackers over many years, and this updated version brings sharper graphics and a genuinely useful new addition to the package.

The new Scale Lanyard is the standout upgrade, a soft, bendable cord with 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scales that you lay directly along your route on the map for quick distance measurement without switching tools. Combined with the baseplate's existing mm, inch, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000 scales and a magnifying lens for reading fine map detail, the Ranger covers the full range of practical map work most paddlers, hikers, and hunters encounter in Canadian terrain. The declination scale inside the capsule handles magnetic variation adjustments, and luminous markings keep the dial readable in low light for early starts and late finishes.

Dryflex rubber grip makes the compass easy to handle with wet or cold hands, and the sapphire jewel bearing delivers smooth, friction-free needle movement for accurate readings even when you're moving quickly. Updated graphics with a more distinct needle arrow and cleaner font make it faster to read at a glance. The detachable safety-release lanyard keeps it secured and accessible on the trail or water.

• Weight: 33 g
• Sapphire jewel bearing for friction-free needle movement
• Dryflex rubber grip
• Scale Lanyard included: 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scales
• Baseplate scales: 1:25,000, 1:50,000, mm, inch
• Declination scale inside capsule
• Magnifying lens
• Luminous markings for low-light use
• Detachable safety-release lanyard
• Magnetic north variant