A-10 NH Compass
The Suunto A-10 NH is a minimalist baseplate compass built for hikers, scouts, and outdoor professionals who demand fast, reliable navigation. Designed for ease of use, the A-10 delivers quick orientation, precise readings, and exceptional needle stability—making it ideal for map-and-compass work in the backcountry.
Balanced for the northern hemisphere, the A-10 NH features a high-grade steel needle with a jewel bearing and a specialized damping fluid for smooth, consistent operation across a wide temperature range. Dual red-printed metric and imperial scales make it easy to calculate distances on topographic maps, while the fixed declination scale ensures accurate alignment in the field.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Exceptionally stable & fast needle with jewel bearing
Liquid-filled capsule ensures smooth performance in extreme temperatures
Fixed declination correction scale for accurate alignment
Dual scales
metric (cm) and imperial (inches) with distance helpers
Detachable snap-lock lanyard for quick map work
Rugged, no-battery-required design for total reliability
Made in Finland with renewable energy
Backed by Suunto’s limited lifetime warranty
NATO Stock Numbers (NSN)
6605-20-003-4094 / 6605-66-155-3798
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Measurements | 56 x 104 x 10 mm (2.2 x 4.09 x 0.39") |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30 g (1.06 oz) |
| Bezel Material | Plastic |
| Operating Temp Range | -30°C to +60°C / -22°F to +140°F |
| Water Resistance | Insensitive to water pressure |
| Accuracy | ±2.5° |
| Resolution | 2° |
| Direction Scale | Degrees |
| Attachment | Lanyard with quick-release |
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FINNISH NAVIGATION & SPORT
Pioneering exploration in our DNA since 1936. Designed by Finland.
Suunto was founded in 1936 by Tuomas Vohlonen — a Finnish orienteer who invented a new method for manufacturing liquid-filled compasses. Ninety years on, the factory and headquarters are still in Finland, and the lineup has expanded to sports watches, dive computers, and instruments for adventurers. Suunto's design philosophy reflects its Nordic roots: built to take a beating in the field, with the everyday aesthetic to wear off the trail. Their guiding line: "We stand for adventure. Pioneering exploration has been in our DNA since 1936."
- Founded in 1936 by Tuomas Vohlonen
- Invented a new method for manufacturing liquid-filled compasses
- Headquartered and built in Finland
- Sport watches, dive computers, compasses, and adventure instruments
- Tagline: "Designed by Finland"
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