Silva Mini Compass
The SILVA Mini is a compact mirror sighting compass designed for serious field navigation in a streamlined form. Whether you're backcountry hiking, navigating dense terrain, or cross-referencing maps in low visibility, this lightweight tool delivers accuracy without the bulk.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Hands-Free Capability
Attach the compass to your jacket using the integrated safety pin for efficient, no-look navigation.
Mirror Sighting Function
Tilt the mirror to 45° to simultaneously view your directional heading and terrain. Enhances precision using the SILVA 1-2-3 System®.
Ultra-Light Backup
Ideal as a secondary or emergency compass without sacrificing durability or reliability.
Night-Use Ready
Luminous markings provide up to 4 hours of visibility after exposure to light.
Built-in Sundial
Determine approximate time using the sun’s apparent position, adding situational awareness in austere environments.
This compass is more than a lightweight backup—it’s a functional field tool designed for navigators who value redundancy, accuracy, and versatility. Whether pinned to your jacket or stashed in a side pouch, the SILVA Mini offers performance far beyond its size
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Scales | Map-measuring scale in inches |
|---|---|
| Sighting System | Tilted mirror with viewable bezel for SILVA 1-2-3 System® |
| Visibility | Luminous markings for 4-hour nighttime navigation |
| Construction | Rugged polymer body with stainless Swedish-steel magnetic needle |
| Additional Features | Built-in sundial; detachable lanyard |
| Mounting Option | Safety pin for jacket or gear attachment |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
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Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
SWEDISH COMPASSES & HEADLAMPS
Inventors of the world's first liquid-filled compass. Swedish navigation since 1933.
Silva was founded in Sweden in 1933 by the Kjellström brothers and Gunnar Tillander, who invented the world's first liquid-filled baseplate compass — the design that became the global standard for terrestrial navigation. Two years later they launched the Zeiler headlamp. Ninety years on, Silva still builds compasses, headlamps, running vests, trekking poles, and binoculars for both world-class athletes and everyday adventurers. Their guiding line: "With our products, you can go anywhere you want, at any time of the day, and in any conditions — because there's always more to discover."
- Founded in 1933 in Sweden
- Founders — the Kjellström brothers and Gunnar Tillander
- Invented the world's first liquid-filled compass
- Zeiler headlamp launched in 1935
- 90+ years of compasses, headlamps, and navigation gear
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.