SUUNTO MC-2 Compass
- Item Weight: 0.25 pounds
- Material Type: Composite
- Warranty Description: 1 year
- Number of Items: 1
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A serious mirror compass for anyone who actually shoots bearings in the field, at a price and complexity level a casual day hiker does not need.
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ASIN: B00009V2YOModel: MC-2Category: Compasses
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Overview
The Suunto MC-2 is a mirror sighting compass built for hikers, skiers and search and rescue work, with UTM scales, a clinometer and adjustable declination for repeatable bearings without batteries.
- Mirror baseplate compass with sighting notch
- Adjustable declination correction
- Metric UTM scale plus inch ruler
- Built-in clinometer, made in Finland
Who it's for
Suited to backcountry hikers, ski tourers and search and rescue volunteers who take bearings often enough that a mirror and adjustable declination pay for themselves. Casual trail walkers who just want to confirm a direction will find the A-10 or A-30 simpler to carry.
Pros and cons
- Mirror sighting for accurate long-distance bearings
- Declination set once, no repeated mental math
- Works with no battery in any weather
- Includes a clinometer for slope angle
- Model variants share the MC-2 name so the exact scale set can be unclear at checkout
- More compass than a casual day hiker needs
Performance notes
The mirror lets you hold the compass at eye level and sight a landmark while reading the dial at the same time, which is what makes a bearing repeatable over a long traverse. The declination adjustment is set once for your region so every later azimuth reading is already corrected, and the clinometer adds a rough slope angle reading useful in avalanche terrain. Being mechanical and liquid filled, it needs no battery and keeps working in the cold.
Specifications
| Brand | Suunto |
|---|---|
| Model | MC-2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.25 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 5 × 1.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Composite |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Compass |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | compass |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Suunto MC-2 and the simpler A-10 or A-30?
The MC-2 adds a mirror sight, adjustable declination and a clinometer for precise bearings, while the A-10 and A-30 are lighter baseplate compasses with a fixed declination for general hiking use.
Does the Suunto MC-2 need batteries?
No, it is a mechanical, liquid filled compass with no electronics.
Which MC-2 variant is this?
This listing is model SS004239001, one of several MC-2 scale variants such as MC-2 USGS or MC-2/360/IN/D/L/NH.