M-9 Wrist Compass NH
The Suunto M-9 Wrist Compass is a compact, always-on navigation tool designed to stay with you when terrain, visibility, or conditions demand constant orientation. Worn directly on the wrist, it provides hands-free directional awareness without stopping to dig into a pack or pocket.
Proven through decades of field use, the M-9 is trusted as both a primary navigation aid in simple terrain and a dependable backup to map and GPS systems. Lightweight, rugged, and battery-free, it fits naturally into survival kits, hunting setups, training environments, and everyday preparedness.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Wrist-mounted design keeps navigation accessible at all times
Luminescent compass card supports low-light orientation
Side-reading window and sighting notches allow quick bearings
Liquid-filled, jewel bearing system for stable readings
Ratcheting mechanism helps maintain a set direction of travel
Performs reliably in extreme hot and cold environments
Wrist-mounted compass for hands-free navigation
Balanced for Northern Hemisphere use
Luminescent compass card for low-light conditions
Side-reading window and sighting notches for bearings
Liquid-filled, jewel bearing construction
No batteries required
Made in Finland
NSN: 6605-01-543-8145, 6605-58-000-0975
Dimensions: 41 × 47 × 14 mm (1.61 × 1.85 × 0.55 in)
Weight: 16 g (0.56 oz)
Hemisphere Balance: Northern Hemisphere
Water Resistance: Insensitive to water pressure
Battery: Not required
Luminous Markings: Compass card
Attachment: Velcro wrist strap
Direction Scale: Degrees
Needle Type: Card
Bearing System: Liquid-filled, jewel bearing
Compass Accuracy: ±5°
Compass Resolution: 5°
Operating Temperature: −30°C to +60°C (−22°F to +140°F)
Storage Temperature: −30°C to +60°C (−22°F to +140°F)
What’s Included
- Suunto M-9 Wrist Compass (Black/Black/NH)
- Velcro wrist strap
- Quick guide
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Sighting | Notches and side-reading window |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Finland |
| Warranty | Suunto limited lifetime warranty |
| Manufacturer | Suunto |
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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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