Sun Company TempaComp Ball Compass and Thermometer
- Item Weight: 0.04 pounds
- Material Type: Aluminum
- 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 useful clip-on gadget for a quick temperature and rough direction check, worth heeding the maker's warning about reading it correctly.
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ASIN: B000BS0IT4Category: Compasses
Overview
The Sun Company TempaComp clips onto a pack, jacket or keychain and combines a ball compass with a cushion-mounted thermometer reading down to -20F, aimed at hikers and campers who want a quick glance reference rather than a primary navigation tool.
This is a small clip-on accessory, not a precision baseplate compass. The maker's own instructions are explicit that the larger outer bearing card is a direction-of-travel ring, not a general orientation reading, and reading it the wrong way puts you 180 degrees off. It works best as a backup or quick-glance gadget on a pack strap rather than the compass used to shoot a bearing.
- Ball compass with two reading modes
- Cushion-mounted thermometer to -20F / -30C
- Carabiner clip plus split ring included
- Lightweight accessory format
Who it's for
Fits campers and casual hikers who want a clip-on temperature check and a rough direction sense on a keychain or pack strap. It is not a substitute for a baseplate or lensatic compass for anyone navigating by bearing.
Pros and cons
- Clips onto a pack, jacket or keychain with the included carabiner
- Thermometer reads down to -20F for a quick glance
- Split ring included for a keychain option
- Outer bearing card gives a 180 degree wrong reading if misread
- Not built for precise navigation
Performance notes
The ball compass shows two readings depending on how you hold it: look straight down at the smaller top card for a cardinal direction, or hold it at eye level to read the larger outer card as a direction-of-travel indicator. The maker warns against mixing the two up, since the outer card read the wrong way gives a reading 180 degrees off. The thermometer is a simple cushion-mounted dial rated down to -20F or -30C.
Specifications
| Brand | Sun Company |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.04 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 3 × 1.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sun Company TempaComp accurate enough for backcountry navigation?
It is designed as a quick-glance clip-on accessory. The maker's own instructions warn against using the larger outer bearing card for general orientation since it can read 180 degrees off.
How cold can the thermometer read?
Down to -20F or -30C according to the product's own specifications.
How does it attach to gear?
It comes with a carabiner clip plus a split ring, so it can clip to a pack or jacket, or attach to a zipper or keychain.