Silva Expedition S Compass

The Silva Expedition S is a high-performance mirror-sighting compass developed for experienced navigators and outdoor professionals who require excellent accuracy, precision and durability.

Its mirror and sighting hole allow accurate bearings to be taken over longer distances. Advanced features include permanent magnetic declination adjustment, luminous markings, a magnifying lens, multiple map scales and a slope card for assessing steep terrain.

Key Features

• Mirror sighting with a sighting hole for taking accurate bearings

• Rotating compass housing works with the Silva 1-2-3 System®

• Built-in adjuster allows permanent local declination correction

• Luminous markings support navigation in low-light conditions

• Magnifying lens assists with detailed map work

• Rubber grip provides secure and comfortable handling

• Rubber friction feet keep the compass stable on the map

• Robust construction withstands demanding outdoor conditions

• Detachable safety-release distance lanyard

• Includes a slope card for assessing terrain steepness

Slope Card

The included slope card helps measure slopes, assess potential avalanche terrain and calculate additional travel distance caused by steep ground.

Distance Lanyard

The soft, flexible lanyard includes scales for measuring longer and curved routes directly on a map. Its safety-release design allows it to detach if it becomes caught.

Who Is It For?

The Silva Expedition S is ideal for mountaineers, experienced trampers, outdoor instructors, guides, hunters, search and rescue teams and professional navigators.

Specifications

• Compass type: Mirror-sighting baseplate compass

• Map measurement: Millimetres and inches

• Map scales: 1:25,000 and 1:50,000

• GPS scales: 1:24,000, 1:25,000 and 1:50,000

• Declination adjustment: Permanent local adjustment

• Luminous markings: Yes

• Magnifying lens: Yes

• Included: Detachable scale lanyard and slope card

• Recommended use: Advanced and professional navigation