[Paddlewise] Compasses

Last Fall, I made a few posts regarding book resources for learning
navigation.  Got some good responses - THANKS!

My wife asked me not to follow up on it until March, and she'd work it into
my birthday list (my Christmas list was already full :-)  ).  So, I've given
her the names of the books, and know she's asking about what features to
look for in a "middle of the road" compass.  I've seen some over $100 and
some "toys" for as little as $5-6.

What should I be looking for in terms of brands, features, etc.?  I'm
looking for a hand held version that can be used for both Kayaking and
Hiking, as opposed to a deck mounted compass for the Kayak.  I haven't
needed one for hiking in the past because I've mainly been in areas with
decently travelled and marked trails, but the more I get into it, the more I
want to venture out into some "wilderness".  I'm sure you can relate.......


So, what's your opinion?  What are the "must have", "nice to have" and
"useless" features?

Rick


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