Silva Compass Ranger

Since 1932 Silva have equipped expeditions and outdoor users around the world with quality compasses and navigational equipment. From the worlds first base-plate compass to the space age Multi-Navigator, Silva have developed a comprehensive range of products to find your way in the great outdoors.

The combination of a map and a good compass is one of the best keys to adventure. Knowledge in how to use them makes life a lot easier when the going gets tough out there. With more than 70 years experience of manufacturing compasses, we dare to say that Silva can provide you with the right choice, whether you are a Himalayan expedition member or a Scout. The world-famous SILVA 1-2-3 SYSTEM makes them easy to use in any conditions, including the toughest. 360° of pure adventure.     RANGER SERIES   The series most popular among mountaineers and backpackers has expanded. The Ranger traditional base-plate compass is joined by two mirror-sighting models—Ranger S and Ranger SL. While all three feature a detachable safety-release lanyard and luminous markings for night navigation, each also bears something unique: Ranger and Ranger S feature DryFlex™ grip for easy handling and come with a use-anywhere declination scale inside the capsule, a magnifying lens, and base plate map-measuring in mm and scales of 1:50,000 and 1:25,000; Ranger S has the additional benefit of 45° angle assistance on the mirror sighting function; Ranger SL offers hands-free navigation. Go anywhere tools for serious compass users.

On the World Championship in Scottland 1999 was 12 Gold medals of 12 possible Gold medals taken with a compass from SILVA. 9 Gold medals was taken with a SPECTRA. Read more about the SPECTRA system that simplify your orienteering and enable you to be faster and more accurate through the forest! The orienteering compasses from SILVA are stable, easy-to-read and easy-to-use. With more than 70 years experience of manufacturing compasses, we dare to say that we can provide you with the right choice.

Sapphire jewel bearing for friction free movement of the compass needle
Durable hot-stamping of scales/graduations
Compass housing made from Dryflex™
Built-in magnifier
Luminous stripe on the needle
Patented red/black orienting lines inside the compass housing
Map measuring scales mm, 1:50k and 1:25k
Declination scale inside the capsule

DryFlex™ Rubber grip - Easy handling of the compass
Detachable safety-release lanyard
Declination scale inside the capsule - can be used anywhere
Map measuring scales mm and inch - 1:50,000 and 1:25,000
Luminous markings - enables night navigation
Weight: 33g


SILVA is the leading quality compass manufacturer in the world, producing approximately 2 million compasses per year. At the 2001 World Orienteering Championships 37 out of 37 medals were won with a compass from SILVA, Made in Sweden. The expertise of SILVA is based on unique knowledge, gained through more than 70 years of invention, testing and refinement of navigation equipment of the very highest quality. Leading edge technology and top professional management bring all the operations together. This means that projects are completely controlled by SILVA, from the drawing board, through production to marketing.

5 YEAR WARRANTY