Compass Storage

[jamesdevine]

Hi all,

My question is how do you store your map and compass in both the field and at home?

I us Silva compass and I am interested to see what you carry yours in when out and about so post any pics or links to products that might help keep mine safe.

Thank in advance :wave:
James

[TheViking]

Hi...

When out: in a pocket.
When home: Any place... :wink: Depends on need.

[mick]

out
around my neck if not in use

home where ever my kit gets thrown down

[jamesdevine]

I'll be honest I am the same but I recently had a near miss when I fell and nearly broke my compass.

They are not to expensive to replace (it was gift from the outlaws so don't want to have to replace it) but I was wondering if anyone had any handy tips or a particular product that will carry both map and compass in my pocket keeping them safe and dry without having it hang it from my neck as many of the traditional types do.

I was thinking along the lines of the military type fold up map case.

James

[alick]

Maps all live together in a carboard box.

Compass lives permanently in the pocket of my shell jacket except for when it's in use. Although the silva compasses are immune to general abuse, I keep mine in a simple pouch made from thin neoprene material just to limit the scratches and nocks without the bulk of a special case.

Cheers

[paul thomas]

heres a tip compass storage,dont keep near batteries they have an adverse effect on the compass needle.

[Viking]

Here is one model wich you you both can store map, compass and pen´s

http://www.militaryshop.se/bilder/produkter/Mil.kartfodral.jpg

Here is a pocket specially made for the Silva Ranger 15T

http://www.recon.se/Stridsvastfickor/Kompassficka_gron.jpg

[jamesdevine]

The map case looks interesting Viking do you have a link.

James

[tenbears10]

I use an ortleib map case. They make several document cases (A4, A5 etc) but also a square OS folded size map case. It is good rubber which will not crack like lots of map cases. I have heard they have them at outdoor shows filled with water and frozen and the rubber just streaches without breaking.

As for compass mine has a mirror lid so it is protected and goes in my pocket as I was always tought that hung round your neck it can get snagged and choke you (jump off a style and it gets caught, if it is a long way to the ground could be nasty)

Bill

[Viking]

The map case looks interesting Viking do you have a link.

James

http://www.militaryshop.se/