Silva Starter 1-2-3 Compass

Learning to navigate with a map and compass is one of the most valuable outdoor skills you can develop, and the Silva Starter 1-2-3 is the compass that has introduced that skill to scouts, students, and new adventurers around the world for good reason.

The 1-2-3 name reflects Silva's straightforward three-step navigation method, making this an ideal first compass for anyone building foundational map-reading and orienteering skills. The rotatable housing, baseplate scales in mm and inch, and patented red and black N/S lines in the capsule give beginners the tools they need without overwhelming complexity. Updated graphics with a more distinct needle arrow and cleaner font make it faster and easier to read at a glance, and the Dryflex rubber grip keeps it secure in wet or cold hands during outdoor use.

At 28 grams it fits in any pocket, and the declination scale inside the capsule handles magnetic variation adjustments as skills develop. A detachable safety-release lanyard keeps it accessible and secured around the neck or wrist on the trail. A solid, durable starting point for young paddlers, campers, and hikers developing their backcountry navigation confidence.

• Weight: 28 g
• Baseplate size: 2 x 3 inches
• Scales: mm and inch
• Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule
• Dryflex rubber grip
• Declination scale inside capsule
• Detachable safety-release lanyard
• Rotatable housing
• Magnetic north variant