Brunton Truarc20 Mirror Compass

For orienteering enthusiasts, backcountry navigators, and wilderness professionals, accurate compass navigation remains an irreplaceable skill—and the right tool makes all the difference. This mirror compass delivers precision sighting and reliable bearing-taking in a compact, field-tested design that works equally well on topographic maps and in terrain navigation. Whether you're planning a multi-day trek, conducting search and rescue operations, or teaching navigation skills, this classic instrument combines optical accuracy with rugged durability to keep you oriented in any environment.

• Optical-quality mirror with integrated sighting wire for precise bearing and declination readings
• Rotating bezel with 360-degree markings in 2-degree increments for accurate azimuth measurement
• Baseplate with edge-aligned grid lines for seamless map reading and coordinate plotting
• Luminous dial markings for low-light navigation and emergency nighttime orienteering
• Adjustable declination setting accommodates regional magnetic variation changes across North America
• Durable aluminum construction with shatter-resistant acrylic housing withstands field impacts and temperature extremes
• Lightweight design at under 2 ounces makes it ideal for ultralight backpacking and extended wilderness travel
• Sealed, liquid-dampened compass housing reduces needle oscillation for faster, steadier readings
• International orienteering standard format trusted by professionals and outdoor educators worldwide

In real-world field conditions, this compass excels at triangulation and backsighting—essential techniques when terrain features obscure your destination or when verifying your position becomes critical. The mirror sighting system lets you simultaneously view both the compass dial and a distant landmark, eliminating guesswork and significantly improving accuracy compared to baseplate-only designs. Hikers appreciate how the edge grid lines align perfectly with standard topographic map UTM squares, streamlining navigation planning before departure and reducing decision time in the field. Search and rescue teams value the declination adjustment feature, which prevents the cumulative errors that can occur over long rescue operations across varying regional magnetic zones.

This compass is ideal for serious outdoor enthusiasts who navigate beyond marked trails, outdoor educators teaching wilderness skills, and backcountry travelers who depend on dead reckoning over GPS-free distances. If map and compass navigation is central to your outdoor practice—whether for sport navigation racing, wilderness medicine training, or simply maintaining self-reliance in remote terrain—this proven instrument deserves space in your kit.

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