2006-08-07 15:07:57 · 9 answers · asked by Love LA 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you can buy a decent compass in the camping dept. at WalMart.......less than 10 bucks
2006-08-07 15:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase an inexpensive compass in the camping section of Walmart and Kmart and other department stores. If you are using it in a general sense and not depending on it to get you out of completely unknown territory, one of these will be fine. If you are going to be using it in a situation where you need a lot of accuracy, you may want to invest a bit more in one from LL Bean or Eastern Mountain Sports. Money does not come into the equation of safety. Good luck and have a good night!!
2006-08-07 15:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the purpose? To point North or to navigate? A simple compass can be found at Wal-Mart, any hardware store or even an auto parts store. You'll be able to find a compass for as low as $5,
but if you're looking to navigate, I wouldn't spend less than $40...and you can get one of those at Wal-Mart sporting goods as well.
2006-08-07 15:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a six pack of Cracker Jacks, you're bound to get a free compass in there somewhere.
2006-08-07 15:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any place that sells sporting, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking stuff. less than $20 Canadian will buy one with all the features you would likely ever use. or you can spend over a hundred on one with features you will never use. I suggest Silva or Brunton pocket models, they give good value for the money, make sure you get the instruction sheet and understand it.
2006-08-07 15:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference. Buy a reputed maker. Silva is a well respected maker. Try: http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?&langId=-1&storeId=8000&link=1&textQuery=silva%20compass&cm_ven=ps_overture&cm_ite=silva%20compass&source=16123&cm_pla=brand_silva&cm_cat=tto
2006-08-07 15:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you go to a military PX/BX you can buy a calibrated, lensatic compass for $50.
2006-08-07 15:12:28 · answer #7 · answered by nflhandicapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're looking for something extremely reliable and affordable, check out the camping sections of your local wal-mart or target.
if that doesn't work out for you, there's always www.campmor.com
2006-08-07 15:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by pyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got to http://www.ebay.com
2006-08-07 15:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by gods_angel1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋