In our extensive range of hiking accessories and equipment, we have selected compasses and binoculars to accompany you on your hikes.
A WIDE SELECTION OF COMPASSES
For outdoor or professional activities, on land or water, a compass is a basic piece of safety equipment. It provides a point of reference to help you make informed decisions in any situation.
Besides showing direction, some route compasses offer useful high-precision features, such as measuring heights and slope angles, which are important when assessing avalanche hazards.
When hiking, a compass primarily helps you locate yourself on a map and identify nearby landmarks such as peaks and hamlets. First, orient the map to north, aligning it with the north indicated by the compass needle. You can then follow your route towards your destination. Whether you’re moving from a known point A to another point B, take out your map and hold the compass level whenever you need to check your direction and find your route. For more information on using a compass, we’ve written a blog article and a video as a complement.
The Silva range Expedition is designed for experienced hikers and professionals. Known for its accuracy and durability, the Expedition is a strong choice if you want a baseplate compass with features such as a clinometer for measuring slopes and a scale lanyard.
The Silva compass range Ranger is a traditional baseplate compass commonly used by hikers, backpackers and hunters. Ranger has a rubber grip for easy handling and comes with a declination scale inside the capsule, a magnifying glass and a baseplate with millimetre map measurements and 1:25k and 1:50k scales.
OUR BINOCULARS SELECTION: A BETTER VIEW OF THE LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE
For hikers and travellers, versatile binoculars (8x32 or 10x42) are a good choice. Look for a lightweight, waterproof and robust pair. A rubber coating is preferable because it improves impact resistance. As with all the gear you carry, weight matters: binoculars weighing 500 grams or less will help keep your pack manageable, while heavier models are often bulkier.
Magnification determines how much closer binoculars make a subject appear. Common options are 6X, 8X and 10X. With 8X binoculars, something 400m away appears as it would to the naked eye from 50m. An 8X magnification is effective for hiking: it brings subjects close enough while remaining stable, since every small shake becomes more noticeable at higher magnifications.
Pocket 8X are binoculars you can rely on for versatility, quality and functionality. With quality optics and long-distance magnification, they help you assess route options while hiking. Their lightweight, foldable design and easy-grip exterior make them simple to carry and use.
Scenic 8 provides a wide field of view (114 m), making it suited to spotting fast-moving subjects such as birds. High-quality Bak-4 optics deliver excellent, clear images. The rubber coating gives you a secure grip in all conditions, while the double-hinge design makes Scenic 8 easy to fold and compact to carry when not in use.
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