Military style lensatics are typically not as good for basic outdoor orienteering. They are usually induction damped and don't have the new features of magnetic declination adjustment. However if you are navigating at night the tritium illumination is better for the purpose. Of course a good one is more than $60+. It would be nice to see an orienteering style liquid filled with tritium.
I have used the Cammenga before, typically when I was moving at night. Remember tritium is slightly radioactive. Probably shouldn't keep it next to the family heirlooms. In military applications sometimes night navigation is essential. For most recreational outdoor activity you generally don't do that. A decent orienteering compass can cost less than $20 and works well with a map. I also know there is a non-tritium version of the Cammenga.
Quote from: FredKJ on October 13, 2009, 03:12:46 AMI have used the Cammenga before, typically when I was moving at night. Remember tritium is slightly radioactive. Probably shouldn't keep it next to the family heirlooms. In military applications sometimes night navigation is essential. For most recreational outdoor activity you generally don't do that. A decent orienteering compass can cost less than $20 and works well with a map. I also know there is a non-tritium version of the Cammenga. Very true. Mine is the Phosphorus Model...
http://www.cammenga.com/cammenga-products.php?category=1That's what I use. Made right here in Michigan! The knock off Lensatics can be anywhere from 3-8 degrees off when they work correctly...