Silva Ranger 2.0 Compass
- Item Weight: 0.29 pounds
- Material Type: Plastic
- Warranty Description: 2 years
- Number of Items: 1
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A serious instrument grade compass worth the price for anyone who actually navigates by map and bearing in the field, rather than someone who just wants a rough sense of direction on a casual walk.
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ASIN: B079Y5CFPRModel: Ranger 2.0Category: Compasses
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Overview
A baseplate orienteering compass from Silva with a mirror sighting system, slope card, and adjustable magnetic declination, built for hikers and land navigators who need precise bearings rather than a novelty pointer.
The mirror lid doubles as a sighting aid so you can take a bearing on a distant landmark while still reading the dial, a feature that separates it from basic baseplate compasses. The slope card lets you estimate elevation gain and extra distance in the field, useful for backcountry trip planning. Declination is set once for your region so bearings match true north without doing the math by hand each time you take a reading.
- Slope card estimates elevation gain and extra distance
- Magnifying lens for detailed map reading
- Built-in adjuster for magnetic declination
- DryFlex rubber grip for handling
Who it's for
Suited to hikers, hunters, and land navigation students who plot bearings on paper maps and want mirror sighting accuracy. Casual walkers who just want a rough direction indicator do not need this level of instrument.
Pros and cons
- Mirror sighting improves bearing accuracy on landmarks
- Declination adjuster matches bearings to true north
- Rubber grip stays secure in wet conditions
- No dimensions or weight specified in the data
- No carrying case mentioned in the listed specs
Performance notes
The declination adjuster is set once for your region and holds, so every bearing read afterward lines up with true north without manual correction. The mirror sighting hole lets you align the compass edge on a landmark while checking the dial reflection, which improves accuracy over reading a flat dial alone. The DryFlex rubber grip keeps the housing steady in wet or gloved hands during the sighting process.
Specifications
| Brand | Silva |
|---|---|
| Model | Ranger 2.0 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.29 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11 × 5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Compass, Lanyard |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Adjustable |
| Item Type Name | compass |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Silva Ranger 2.0 compass adjust for magnetic declination?
Yes, it has a built-in adjuster so you can set declination for your location and get bearings that match true north.
Can the Silva Ranger 2.0 be used for sighting distant landmarks?
Yes, its mirror lid includes a sighting hole so you can align on a landmark while reading the dial in the mirror.
What is the slope card on the Silva Ranger 2.0 used for?
It measures slope angle and can be used to estimate extra distance traveled on inclines.