Question 1

You have two pictures of this compass shown. One is $57.65 and the other is $48.54. Both have the same product description. What is the difference?

Accepted Answer

As someone who just purchased the "Suunto MC-2G In Global Compass" according to this description, please note that as you compare the version colors. The $38.65 "Suunto MC-2G In Global Compass" (according to the product title) was actually a northern hemisphere only compass- not a global. The color called it, "NH USGS Mirror Compass" and the other color options included, "Black", "G Mirror Compass", and "USGS Mirror Compass" - all listed under the MC-2G title. So the sellers are probably selling the compass in the incorrect product title. Still a good deal if you're ok with a northern hemisphere model.

Question 2

Can I use the mirror as a signal mirror to call for help? Can I use it for shaving?

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Yes on both. It will be a challenge for shaving since mirror is approx 2  3/8 in (l-r) x 2  11/16 in (t-b). If laying horizontal exchange measurements.

Question 3

Is this the metric version, or the inch and mile version?

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The inch/mile version.  It has one scale of 1:24,000 (one inch = 24,000 inches; about 2,000 ft.) and one scale of 1:62,500 (one inch = 62,500 inches; about one mile).  It also has a third scale, 3" long, graduated in 1/20 of an inch. Excellent quality,  but grossly overpriced IMHO.

Question 4

I am looking for the best compass you can get for your money and was wondering what you would recommend?

Accepted Answer

We took a class on orienteering before we bought our MC-2DLIN. We trained and used this compass. The instructor had recommended several GPS and other compasses to use. My limited experience with a compass made the class very interesting. We actually used this compass in the woods. I would say, as an amateur, that it is a very good compass for the money.

ASIN	B0020MACLS
Best Sellers Rank	16,600 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 27 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors)
Brand Name	SUUNTO
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (524)
Global Trade Identification Number	00045235901166, 06417084160454
Included Components	compass
Item Dimensions L x W	10.1L x 6.5W centimetres
Item Type Name	Compasses
Item Weight	0.14 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Suunto
Manufacturer Part Number	SS014891000
Map Scale	UTM Scales
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	SS014891000
Mounting Type	Attachment with drawstring
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Product Warranty	2 year manufacturer
Special Features	Mirror
UPC	782273954579 732773464146 045235901166 045235301034 000194703848 097914399030
Unit Count	1.0 count

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