Snowsled

A Snowsled design, this simple and lightweight compass holder allows a skier or orienteer to travel and navigate without the need to use their hands to hold the compass. Its supplied in a small bag which can also contain the baseplate compass.

The compass is supported in front of the chest where it can be easily read and adjusted on the move.

(designed for baseplate compasses 55 - 60 mm wide, 4 mm thick - e.g., standard Silva 4 Expedition)

• Adjustable neck and waist cords
• Weight in simple bag 55 grms
• No metal components

total weight with baseplate compass 190 grms

total weight with gimballed unit 280 grms

By using an additional support plate instead of the base plate compass, a small marine gimballed unit can also be accommodated.

Silva baseplate and gimballed compasses can also be supplied with the compass holder.

These are available balanced either for the North or South polar regions.

Prices (including VAT)

1. Without compass 43.00
2. Including Silva 4 compass 62.00
3. Including gimballed compass 71.00

NB. Please advise whether North or South balance when purchasing compasses.

(Although we keep a small stock of South balanced compasses, when we re-order, they are on special order to us, so please order a few weeks before you need them to be sure)