SUUNTO Multifunctional Compass, Northern Hemisphere, Compact Waterproof Navigation Comapss for Hiking & Adventure

I had so many compasses by now, I stopped counting. Yes, I never go outdoors without one. Yes, I rarely use them. So why do I always carry one - learned the hard way. Many years ago I got so lost among rolling hills deep in a Canadian forrest that if I did not have my latest Silva with me (which I put in the poket as a joke) I would likely not be writing this now. With this purchase I got the Sun Company MiniComp II and the SUUNTO Clipper Compass. Why? A momentary lapse of reason. They look so cute and the price allowed me to satisfy my curiosity I love them both, so I will keep them. Quality is top! Both are liquid filled (important). Can they be used for actual navigation - absolutely! They look like toys but are not. They are accurate and have everything needed to navigate. I am fluent in operating a compass and the tiny size is, in my case, an advantage. If you never operated a compass these might confuse you (depends). I do like the Sun a bit better. The bezel is easier to rotate. The longer base makes it very intuitive to use, like a Compass Bonsai :) I really love the free floating design. There is no needle to bang against on long hikes or motorcycle rides. It is a serious tool that takes itself not too seriously. The SUUNTO is very nice too! But the bezel is unnecessarily tight. The lack of “body” makes it a bit less intuitive. However it can be clipped to a wrist band, where the Sun cannot do this. It is a serious tool that takes itself too seriously. Yes, there is a needle, but it is in liquid, so from a functional and longevity stand point - needle or free floating - we are splitting hairs here. So - bottom line, I can now carry both discretely, have fun, and the kids will not roll their eyes … Ah … the compass … again :)

I purchased the SUUNTO Clipper to supplement my SUUNTO MC-2 baseplate compass. I attached the Clipper to my 22mm G-Shock resin watch band (which is fairly thick.) I notched the watch band slightly so that the open side of the compass clip (which has two fairly sharp plastic points and a plastic tab) grab the band securely. It fits comfortably on my band, but would likely fit better and completely close over a thinner watch band/backpack strap (e.g., 16-22 mm). When off my watch, the magnetic north on the Clipper accurately matched my baseplate compass bearing. Where it is attached on the 6 o'clock side of my watch band, it is situated on the inside of my wrist (closest to my body.) At that location, although a fair distance from the watch body/face, the metal in the watch appears to throw off the compass magnetic north by about 5 degrees. Even with that degradation of accuracy, I recently used the Clipper in that configuration on a 5-mile hike and it did a good job of maintaining a fairly accurate reading of north. To read the bearing, I found that it works best if I bend my elbow at the side of my body and point my arm away from the front of my body in a perpendicular position, and turn my wrist upward so that the compass is oriented in a level position. Thanks to the liquid filled jewel bearing, the cardinal points (N-S-E-W) rotate nicely when the Clipper is held in that manner. The luminous cardinal points glow brightly in the dark once charged with sunlight or a flashlight. The glow holds strongly for about three minutes, decreasing incrementally in intensity until ultimately faint, but still readable. I received the compass earlier than originally promised, so I was very happy with that. Overall, a good compass at a reasonable price, but should only be relied upon for quick direction finding to help keep you oriented. (UPDATE: I repurchased this compass in May 2026 - see photo. The previous compass, purchased in April 2020, still worked, but directional function became intermittent after it developed an air bubble. Not sure why that happened, but likely just due to wear and tear through my daily activities. Regardless, it has been a great compass. Amazon shipped both compasses early, so they were consistent with that, which I appreciated. I definitely recommend the SUUNTO Clipper for all the reasons I stated above).

I work on a passenger ferry / whale-watch boat out of Boston, Massachusetts. Although it is entertaining to see the look on passengers faces when they ask a question such as "which way is Boston?" and I glance at the Sun and make note of the time, then point in the general direction of the city...it is still nice to be able to take a quick glance at my wrist to get a little more accurate idea of which way I'm looking or which way the boat is heading. I have only had this compass for a couple weeks but so-far I have been overall happy with it. I had to modify my watchband a bit as it is too wide and too thick for the compass as-is. I also took a file to the pointy parts of the compass that hold it onto the watch-band because it was digging into my wrist. I *may* start wearing it on the chest strap on my PFD instead because it is still a mild distraction (I still feel it digging in a bit). As far as the compass itself goes... I like it! I won't pretend that it would be my first choice to use in navigating our 122 foot, 30 knot vessel in the fog but I am getting to the point that I trust it for casual use while looking for distant landmarks when off-shore. The compass card is well damped and isn't bouncing around on me like some I have seen. Overall...I give it a thumbs up!

Amazing little compass, looks great and fits with the Suunto watch

Nice little compass with a completely inferior housing. The housing is NOT thick enough to slip over a polymer wristband of a more rugged outdoor watch like a G-Shock or a Pro-Trek. There is a clasp on the side that opens so it can be slid over the side of a map like a paper clip. That's great if I wanted a paper clip with a compass attached. I do not want that. I want a compass that I can slide onto my watch band and know that it will not open on the side and immediately flip itself off into space with the slightest force one might be exerting while moving through brush or actually using one's arms for outdoor tasks. The Suunto people need to come up with a better solution. It is most unfortunate because the Suunto compass capsule (the thing with the North/South/East/West spinny thing inside) is a pretty good capsule. Easy to see. Decent illumination after exposure to light. Liquid doesn't get cloudy. Markings don't fade. Even the rotating bezel with degree markings works well. The housing is a failure. I might actually end up making a 3d model and printing it with my 3d printer in ABS or PETG. After that, I'll pry out the capsule on a Suunto and stick it inside with a little piece of aggressive double-sided foam. That's how it's attached by Suunto. Not too hard to replicate. It's a bummer that I think I'll have to make one so I can actually use the preferred Suunto capsule. Unless one likes buying these frequently after getting launched in the outdoors, I'd stay away from it. Or at least have several with you so you can find your way.

I have had multiple small button compasses over my long, long life - putting them through a multitude of different situations - Urban, camping, woodlore, temporarily turned around in unfamiliar territory, and bushcraft, and also....hey! Where the heck is west?....I have to say of all of those, at any price point , this little find exceeds all expectations. It isn't a use your map and orient to deviation kind of tool, but, for a quick look at your wrist (which is were mine rides..on my watch band) orientation in your direction of travel - this guy hits it- first time, no wavering....BAM! You got north. At least a North to travel properly. My humble recommendation, from a 71 year old woods rat....spend the cash and buy it....besides - it actually is cool looking on your wrist...you can chuckle , shake your head and roll your eyes at all the troglydites that ask why you have it.

Bought 4 times, 1st one a few years ago was great, i lost it. Then the last 2 all they fell apart (ring & compass). The rings typically lost because it's small and black. They aren't just as good as they used to be.

Verified Purchase | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let’s be honest: I am a full-grown, large human being. When this package arrived, I thought Amazon had accidentally shipped me a toy from a LEGO explorer set. This thing is *tiny*. It’s about the size of a postage stamp and weighs less than a single potato chip. I half expected a tiny plastic Indiana Jones to come with it. But don't let its cute, "I belong on a keychain for ants" appearance fool you. This little clipper is a absolute tank. I clipped it to my watch band, and it immediately went to work. It doesn't need batteries, it doesn't need a software update, and it doesn't care that I have zero cell service. While my expensive smart watch is busy telling me I haven't stood up enough today, this tiny piece of plastic is calmly pointing out that I am currently walking in the exact opposite direction of my truck. The Pros: Weightless:You will forget it’s there until you actually need it to survive. The Clip: It grips onto a watch strap or backpack webbing like a caffeinated crab. It’s not falling off. Luminescent:It glows in the dark just enough for you to see exactly how lost you are at 2:00 AM. The Cons: It is so small that if you drop it in the autumn leaves, you aren't finding the compass—you're going to need a second, slightly larger compass to locate the first compass. If you have a habit of wandering off the trail because a cool rock caught your eye, just buy it. It clips out of the way, does one job, and does it perfectly. 10/10, would avoid wandering aimlessly into the wilderness again.

Comes in professional packaging. Yet to use but seems fabulous

Kompas po jakimś czasie się odkleja od obudowy. Miałem dwa i dwa razy to samo 🤪

It's pricey for the weak/brittle plastic attachment point. Which BTW if broken you have no other way to attach the the compass to anything. The Compass part is on point. Good quality, what you would expect from Sunto. As well the bearing indicator dial is stiff as you would want. I used it on a week trip to Spain. It worked well in unfamiliar city's and mountain hikes.

Werkt goed en is solide. Prima.