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product_id: 36026906
title: "A-30 Compass: Compact, hiking compass with luminous markings in low light"
brand: "suunto"
price: "VT9463"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/36026906-a-30-compass-compact-hiking-compass-with-luminous-markings-in
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Luminous markings for low light visibility Magnifying lens on transparent baseplate High-grade steel needle with jewel bearing A-30 Compass: Compact, hiking compass with luminous markings in low light

**Brand:** suunto
**Price:** VT9463
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Navigate like a pro—never lose your way or your edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** A-30 Compass: Compact, hiking compass with luminous markings in low light by suunto
- **How much does it cost?** VT9463 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/36026906-a-30-compass-compact-hiking-compass-with-luminous-markings-in)

## Best For

- suunto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted suunto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Glow & Go:** Luminous markings let you confidently navigate even in the darkest conditions—no flashlight needed.
- • **Map Mastery:** Integrated magnifying lens on a transparent baseplate makes map reading effortless and precise.
- • **Built for the Bold:** Compact, lightweight, and balanced for southern hemisphere use—your perfect trail companion.
- • **Heritage You Can Trust:** Crafted in Finland with 80+ years of Suunto’s pioneering accuracy and durability.
- • **Precision Navigation, Anytime:** High-grade steel needle with jewel bearing ensures ultra-accurate readings on every adventure.

## Overview

The SUUNTO A-30 Compass is a compact, precision-engineered hiking compass featuring a high-grade steel needle with jewel bearing, luminous markings for low-light conditions, and a magnifying lens on a transparent baseplate. Designed and made in Finland, it’s balanced for southern hemisphere use and built to withstand rugged outdoor adventures without batteries. Trusted by explorers for over 80 years, this compass combines heritage craftsmanship with modern practicality to keep you confidently on course.

## Description

The adventure compass. A reliable compass is essential for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions. These hardy baseplate compasses are ready for the challenge.

Review: My go-to compass - Suunto has a reputation for quality and this compass does not disappoint, light weight, durable, scale markings and magnifier allow it to be used equally well on the map table and on the trail, very accurate, readings match electronic compass exactly, fluid stabilization keeps the needle steady on the move, dial turns easily and holds in place, the large numbers with glow in the dark make it easy to read night or day, this is my go-to compass
Review: Finnish Made! - Finnish made quality, accuracy, and durabilty.

## Features

- Hiking Compass: Compact and accurate compass that features a high grade steel needle with jewel bearing; The baseplate compass is balanced for southern hemisphere use with Metric scales and a fixed declination
- Precise And Practical: Great for hiking and orienteering, the A-30 Compass has luminescent markings for low light conditions and a magnifying lens on a transparent baseplate for easy use with map
- Stay On Course: Made in Finland, Suunto mechanical compasses help you safely and accurately navigate the great outdoors; Great for Alpine skiing, hiking, trekking, mountain biking, trail running and more
- Pioneering Exploration: Combining advanced engineering and thoughtful design with ultra durable materials, our adventure ready compasses are fast, stable, and simple to use; No batteries required
- Authentic Heritage: Founded in 1936, Suunto brings over 80 years of high quality heritage craftsmanship, relentless accuracy, and pioneering innovation to our watches, compasses, and dive products

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00G211H8A |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,876 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #31 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
| Brand | SUUNTO |
| Brand Name | SUUNTO |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,237 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06417084121189 |
| Included Components | compass |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4.49"L x 2.2"W |
| Item Type Name | compass |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Suunto |
| Map Scale | Approximately 1:72,000 (based on a 1-inch scale on the compass corresponding to 72,000 inches or 6,000 feet on the map, given the compass dimensions and weight) |
| Map scale | Approximately 1:72,000 (based on a 1-inch scale on the compass corresponding to 72,000 inches or 6,000 feet on the map, given the compass dimensions and weight) Map scale Approximately 1:72,000 (based on a 1-inch scale on the compass corresponding to 72,000 inches or 6,000 feet on the map, given the compass dimensions and weight) See more |
| Material | Composite |
| Material Type | Composite |
| Product Dimensions | 4.49"L x 2.2"W |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| UPC | 045235904723 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SUUNTO
- **Item Weight:** 0.07 Kilograms
- **Material:** Composite
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.49"L x 2.2"W
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go-to compass
*by D***K on February 19, 2025*

Suunto has a reputation for quality and this compass does not disappoint, light weight, durable, scale markings and magnifier allow it to be used equally well on the map table and on the trail, very accurate, readings match electronic compass exactly, fluid stabilization keeps the needle steady on the move, dial turns easily and holds in place, the large numbers with glow in the dark make it easy to read night or day, this is my go-to compass

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finnish Made!
*by B***B on October 5, 2025*

Finnish made quality, accuracy, and durabilty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great small compass Easy to read in the dark magnifying lens larger than on most othr compasses
*by D***V on April 12, 2020*

Delivered quickly. It is the A30 NH USGS model as described by the seller. At a slightly lower cost than other sellers selling the A-30 model compass. Great basic compass, highly recommended if you don't need or want a compass with a longer base plate. It has all the basics needed. Including a built in fixed mag. declination correction scale, that is quite easy to use. imo, an adjustable mag. declination feature is way overrated. Just measure your azimuth off the map using the compass protractor function, thereby setting the map azimuth on the compass dial. Then if your mag. declination is 9˚ West, turn until the mag needle points at 9˚West on the mag declination scale ( not at the N, that is - not aligned over the orienting arrow), then hold the compass stationary and readjust (turn) the compass ring (bezel) so that the N is at the point of the needle. Which will also move the orienting arrow to be beneath the mag needle. Or if your mag declination is 7˚East, instead turn until the mag needle points at 7˚ East on the east side of the fixed mag declination scale. Then reset the compass bezel as described before. Hint : for West mag declination turn the bezel ccw. for East mag declination, turn the bezel cw. Plus the bezel is high contrast black graduations on a white background, it's easy to read, and it glows quite brightly in the dark, better than most, after being charged with a bright flashlight. The compass is rated as being accurate to 2.5˚. A-30 NH USGS (U.S. Geological Survey). [Suunto no. SS0121 00013], that has an inch ruler, 1:50000 & 1:24000 miles map scales used on USGS maps ;

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*