Brunton TruArc 3 Base Plate Compass

The Brunton TruArc 3 baseplate compass is the entry into Brunton's global-needle line — a baseplate orienteering compass that works correctly in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. For anyone who navigates beyond a familiar trail, having a compass that doesn't need to be re-bought for international travel is a real cost saver, and the TruArc needle stabilizes faster than budget compasses when you're trying to take a quick bearing in wind.

Brunton TruArc 3 Map and Terrain Compass

The baseplate format is the practical compass type for map work — clear acrylic baseplate sits on the map, the rotating bezel reads in two-degree increments, and the orienting arrow and parallel meridian lines make plotting a bearing between two map points straightforward. Declination is adjustable so you can set it once for your region and read magnetic bearings as true bearings without doing math in the field. The TruArc 3 is the right compass for backpackers, hunters, and serious hikers who want one tool that handles map navigation, terrain bearings, and travel anywhere on the planet.

• Global TruArc needle — works correctly in both hemispheres
• Adjustable declination — set it once, read true bearings in the field
• Two-degree resolution rotating bezel for precise map work
• Clear acrylic baseplate with parallel meridian lines for bearing transfer
• Stabilizes faster than budget compasses for quick field bearings

If you're upgrading from a keychain compass or want a dependable navigation backup for your phone-and-GPS rig, this is the right step.