Hailing from Suunto’s Micro series, the Clipper micro compass attaches conveniently to a watch band or hand strap, making it an invaluable navigational tool for on-the-go users. More importantly, the Clipper’s liquid-filled capsule, jewel bearing, and rotating dial are accurate and precise whether you’re navigating on city streets or country roads. Plus, the compass–which measures a mere 1.2 by 0.94 inches (W x L)–takes up virtually no space in your pocket. So go small without sacrificing accuracy with the Clipper.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Best inexpensive compass available.
This compass works great for the price. A small compass for general orienteering is a great item to have on hand. If you have ever purchased a mini compass before then I’m sure you have been let down, the Suunto is what you wish you had bought a long time ago.
The Suunto micro compass can’t be beat for what it’s designed for, a tiny compass that lets you know where north is. This may sound like the bare minimum to expect from a compass but it’s actually a tall order in the mini compass department. All previous mini compasses I’ve owned have pointed north in every direction I turned.
The clip on compass is designed to fit a thin nylon strap found on a backpack and is too thin to fit a typical watch without leaving it bent and precarious, but it will hang on if you are the kind of person who doesn’t mind forcing things (I’m not). Lastly this little compass reacts slowly and likes to be level, this is due its small size and must be an accepted trade off for its small size.
Buy with confidence, I would gladly pay $20.
5 Stars It works well but…
I bought it to add it to my watch band but it doesn’t fit. My watch band is titanium and is somewhat thick. So I can’t blame Suunto.
Amazon didn’t take it back. On the other hand, it will be a great present since (a) it works very well, (b) it also has its own band (a velcro thingie), and (c) it’s well made and looks very nice.
NOTE. This is the first time ever that Amazon didn’t allow returning an item. Their excuse was hilarious: it contains a flammable liquid.
4 Stars None better in this class
Owned or used virtually all of these type compasses and this is the only one that really holds up true - Yes I know it won’t click onto a really thick watch band or a metal one - But in the long run that’s not that important - It is ACCURATE - Yes this compass really does point north - Even after chasing ferrral hogs under high tension power lines - I even used it on an orienteering event as my sole compass after I lent out my regular Siva and dam sure I came out right on point - Don’t get fooled by the other compass clip on’s - After a few months or working around electrical fields they won’t even point north anymore - These Suunto’s really hold up - I have had a few over 8 or 9 months of field use and never had a chance to wear one out before I lost my watch - That’s because I am way to tough on my equipment - That’s why I don’t take anything out in the field I can’t afford to loose or destroy - This little compass has a very strong magnet that is well dampened to allow use during movement - The increments are marked off in just small enough increments to allow fair use with good judgment - I wear mine 24/7 no matter what I am doing - I am sure if they made this compass any better it would cost three times as much… Get one… Go Outside… Have Fun…
5 Stars Super item !
Used it for bike riding … small, very effective, and good priced. Highly recommended!
5 Stars Awesome little compass.
Some responses:
I see some people complaining about the fit on a watchband - the opening is 22mm x 4mm, and it WILL NOT FIT if your watch falls outside these bounds. So no more complaining!
What do you mean “only works if you hold it flat” - IT’S A COMPASS, SILLY! THEY ALL WORK THAT WAY!
Works fine for me mountain biking, running, hiking, and traveling.
My only complaint is that there’s no convenient way to attach to a keychain.
