Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass, Accurate Waterproof Hand Held Compasses with Pouch for Hiking Camping Navigation Survival Backpacking Orienteering

Appears to be the real deal, personally prefer base plate with adjustable declination screw so you adjust and be done. But land navigation course on east coast I have to use this so have to brush up on this compass. Plus have to recondition myself from easternly to westernly. Below is what A.I. says to look for when looking for authentic Cammenga.To distinguish a real Cammenga compass from a fake one, check for the following details: proper markings and engravings, a clear and consistent tritium glow, a well-built construction, the correct company logo, and purchase from a reputable seller; if you suspect a fake, closely examine the case back for accurate serial numbers and manufacturing information, as counterfeit versions often have inconsistencies or missing details.Key points to look for:Markings and Engravings:"Cammenga" logo should be clearly visible and properly aligned.Serial number on the back of the compass should be neatly stamped and legible.All markings on the compass face, including degree markings and north arrow, should be crisp and consistent.Tritium Glow:A genuine Cammenga compass will have a consistent, even glow from the tritium vials, visible in low light conditions.Uneven or very faint glow could indicate a fake.Construction Quality:A real Cammenga compass should feel sturdy and well-built with no loose parts or obvious imperfections.Check for a solid, secure closure mechanism on the compass case.Purchase Source:Always buy from a trusted retailer specializing in outdoor gear or directly from the Cammenga website to minimize the risk of buying a fake.What to be wary of in a fake Cammenga:Poorly engraved markings: Blurred or misaligned text, incorrect logos.Inconsistent tritium glow: Uneven or very weak glow, or no glow at all.Cheap materials: Plastic feeling case, loose components.Missing information: Missing serial numbers, manufacturing details on the case back.

Nice heavy duty compass. Great clarity and easy to use.I like this so much I bought 2 more.Almost as good as the ones I had in The Army.I have 1 in each truck and one on my boat and will probably get 2 more bug out bags.

I was an infantry officer in the US Army for 15 years. Before that, I backpacked in my high school and college years. In both cases I was comfortable navigating with topo maps and a compass or by terrain features and a compass. This exact compass is what I'm used to so it's what I bought to get back into backpacking.What I like about these lensatic compasses vs popular map compasses with built in protractors.........1.) Precise. Super easy to get precise readings. Map compasses are not less accurate but harder to get precise readings from.2.) No fluid! Fluid filled housings are an accident waiting to happen. The magnetic damping in this compass won't leak and it won't form a bubble at altitude or with temperature changes. It won't leave you stranded.3.) Tough. The aluminum housing can be tossed in a pack, a pocket, or hung around your neck. It is not delicate.4.) Trituim. This is one of the few if not the only compasses using radioactive tritium for night illumination. Again, reliable in any conditions.So what do you give up vs a flat plastic map compass.....1.) The flat plastic protractor. No big deal. I don't need one but if you do, buy one for a few bucks.2.) Declination adjustment. A nice convenience but hardly a necessity. I mean we're talking addition and subtraction of whole numbers here folks, not trigonometry. I'd rather have the more reliable compass.3.) Size and weight. This is probably a little larger and heavier than most plastic map compasses but not dramatically so. The upside is it's also a lot tougher with no fluid to get screwed up.In short, this lensatic compass is a simple device that will last a long long time and give reliable, precise readings time after time. Isn't that what you want when you're cut off from civilization?

This one is the real deal. The case is aluminum with a good solid lid and a good locking mechanism for the needle. It is US made and is the tritium model. I got it in Oct 2014 and it was manufactured in Sept 2014 I checked it outside at the deer lease on a dark night and I could easily read the compass, even set a heading and follow it in the dark. The tritium is on the compass card, that is "the needle", marking E, W and N, on the sighting line (lubber line), and on the lid for sighting, seven spots in all. It's bright and easy to see in the dark and of course does not require activation by a light like a phosphorescent model does. I will take this to Colorado in a couple of days on an elk hunt. Yes I'll take a GPS but I know a good compass will work in heavy timber or if there is heavy cloud cover. Take a heading when you start in and you know which direction to go to get back to the trail, road or other reference point. This is a good, solid, well made compass that should last a lifetime. Yes it's expensive but it will take some knocks and still potentially save your life. If you wander around in wilderness areas this compass is well worth the money. It came with a long neck lanyard and a canvas carrying case.

My wife ordered the compass for me as a gift in November for Christmas . Packing was as she expected so it was set aside as a present.However when I opened it you can clearly see it is not what was paid for. I have read the compass written reviews and several other customers have had the same experience, enough so that I am concerned they do this as a tactic and not an honest mistake.The Phosphorescent compass is good quality and I have no complaints about it but it is not what was paid for… please buyer beware… i uploaded a picture to show it is not hard to miss the labeling.Sadly since she purchased in November by the time I received it we missed the return deadline, so please double check yours on arrival.