Ranger 2.0 Compass

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Prof. Jaycee Boyer DVM – September 21, 2025

   This used to be standard issue in the Teams…. probably still is. It’s the best around. I was a navigator so I got pretty intimate with the earlier version (25 yrs ago, middle pic). Highlights: Global compass, declination can be set to anywhere in the world. This is important if you don’t want to have to make calculations in your head while you’re tired and hot and dealing with bugs etc. Make the adjustments before you leave home and be done with it. It also has a 1:25K / 1:250K scale (remember, the rest of the world is metric) which as far as I can tell, is the only major brand that does this. It’s especially important to me since I make survival maps at the 1:250K scale. Has all the other standard features, scales (1:24K, 1:25K, 1:50K), magnifier, clinometer for measuring steepness, aiming sights, glow in the dark markings etc. The 2.0 version has a couple upgrades: breakaway lanyard (with declination key inside clasp), and scale markers for making map measurements (1:24, 1:25, 1:50 and 1:62.5 for Alaskans), different colored bezels. Also comes with a card for calculating avalanche risks. Best bang for your buck. I just wish they were American made but hey, the Swedes are cool.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Elenor Wunsch – June 9, 2025

   After taking this on a backpacking trip in the wilderness of northwestern Montana, my overall impression is: this is an excellent piece of equipment. After my Suunto A-10 baseplate compass started losing its markings (they are beginning to rub off from being in my pack for a few years, making the baseplate essentially useless), I started looking for a better compass with etched or hot stamped markings. I spent hours looking for this information, and no product listings or even packaging mention this important feature. I took a chance on this Silva, and am glad I did.In the user manual (which you can download from their website, see photo of package for that info) it specifically states that most Silva compasses have “hot stamped” markings. I can verify this one does, as you can feel the texture of the markings. It also has little rubber feet to reduce friction contact with the actual baseplate.The declination adjustment is easy to use (with the included tiny screwdriver tip cleverly concealed in the lanyard breakaway joint), the Clinometer is intuitive, and the overall feel is sturdy but not heavy. (86g/3oz)

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Susanna Prosacco – February 6, 2025

   It’s strange to me that a critical device like a compass could range so far in accuracy, but if you read the reviews on so many you’ll find that a surprising number of reviews note the inaccuracy of various compass purchases. That’s not only crazy, it’s just downright dangerous to have your faith in a device that isn’t 100% accurate when it comes to performance. So far this Silva Ranger has performed flawlessly and I expect that to continue for many more adventures. While a 5 star rating may seem obvious for a compass, you’ll see that many don’t have that. In my book, this compass has earned that rating.

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