TurnOnSport Orienteering Scout Compass
- Item Weight: 0.09 pounds
- Material Type: Plastic
- Warranty Description: 30 days
- Mounting Type: Lanyard Mount
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A workable beginner and scout compass that's light and affordable, but skip it if you already navigate professionally by bearing and want mirror sighting accuracy.
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ASIN: B07CK8B3R3Category: Compasses
Overview
An acrylic baseplate compass with a liquid filled needle capsule, a 360 degree rotating bezel, and a 1:24000 ruler scale, sized for a pocket or pack and aimed at scouts, hikers, and beginners learning map navigation.
The bubble free liquid capsule is meant to settle the needle quickly rather than swinging for several seconds, and the printed 1:24000 scale on the baseplate edge lets you convert map distance to real distance without a separate ruler. Amazon lists it under gifts for kids and scouts as much as hikers, so treat the advanced framing as marketing rather than a technical claim; the mechanism itself is a standard baseplate design.
- Acrylic baseplate with rotating azimuth bezel
- Magnifying glass for reading map detail
- Attached lanyard for carrying
- Orienting lines printed on the baseplate
Who it's for
Works for scouts, students learning orienteering basics, and casual hikers who want a lightweight backup compass. Not the choice for technical navigators who need mirror sighting or lensatic aiming.
Pros and cons
- Liquid filled needle settles without bubbles
- Printed 1:24000 ruler scale for map distance
- Lightweight enough for a pocket or lanyard carry
- No mirror sighting, so precision bearings are harder
- Marketed toward kids and gifts as much as serious navigation
Performance notes
The rotating bezel is marked in azimuth degrees so you set a bearing by turning the housing rather than doing mental math, and the liquid capsule is built to resist bubbles that would otherwise make the needle stick. The magnifying glass built into the baseplate is sized for reading small map text, not for fire starting or other survival uses despite the title's framing.
Specifications
| Brand | TurnOnSport |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.09 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4 × 2.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Lanyard Mount |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Acril |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 days |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Handheld |
| Map Scale | 1:24000 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the TurnOnSport compass accurate enough for real hiking?
It uses a standard liquid filled baseplate design suited to basic orienteering and casual hiking, though it lacks the mirror sighting found on more advanced compasses.
Does the TurnOnSport compass include a map scale ruler?
Yes, the baseplate has a printed ruler scale of 1:24000 for converting map distance to real distance.
Is this compass suitable for scouts and beginners?
Yes, it is sized and priced for scouts and students learning basic orienteering, with a lanyard for easy carrying.