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title: "M-3"
brand: "suunto"
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category: "Suunto"
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# Luminescent markings for low light Precision needle with jewel bearing Magnifying lens & dual scale baseplate M-3

**Brand:** suunto
**Price:** 936 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Own the wilderness with precision and style — never lose your way again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M-3 by suunto
- **How much does it cost?** 936 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/15551363-m-3)

## Best For

- suunto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted suunto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Battery-Free Reliability:** Mechanical, liquid-damped compass needle means zero dependence on tech—always ready when you are.
- • **Adventure-Ready Durability:** Crafted in Finland with ultra-durable materials to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions.
- • **Map-Reading Made Effortless:** Integrated magnifier and dual metric/imperial scales streamline your route planning.
- • **Low-Light Navigation Mastery:** Glow-in-the-dark markings keep you on course even when the sun sets early.
- • **Navigate with Absolute Confidence:** Adjustable declination ensures true North accuracy—no more guesswork in the wild.

## Overview

The Suunto M-3 NH Compass is a premium, Finnish-made baseplate compass designed for demanding outdoor conditions. Featuring a jewel-bearing, liquid-damped needle balanced for the Northern Hemisphere, it offers adjustable declination for true North accuracy, luminescent markings for night use, and a magnifying lens with dual metric and imperial scales. Lightweight and durable, it requires no batteries, making it the essential navigation tool for hikers, trekkers, and outdoor professionals who refuse to rely solely on digital devices.

## Description

Precise compass for demanding conditions - Good readability in low light conditions thanks to luminous markings, adjustable declination correction, made in Finland - Removable carrying cord with snap lock, easy to remove for working with the card, metric and imperial scales, no batteries required - High-quality stainless steel needle with gemstone bearing, liquid-filled capsule for stable operation, plastic bezel - Box contents: 1 x Suunto M-3 Compass Compass Compass CompCord, quick release, quick release guide, colour: white, dimensions: 61 x 120 x 14 mm, bezel material: plastic

Review: The art of navigation using a paper map and a mechanical (but reliable) device like compass, is fast disappearing - The Suunto M-3G Global Baseplate Compass is "the" item for anyone who hikes and explores the wilderness. The art of navigation using a paper map and a mechanical (but reliable) device like compass, is fast disappearing, thanks to the ubiquitous GPS systems, which everyone seems to be carrying around these days. While, the modern digital technology does give us far more accurate and far too much information than needed, it has made us totally dependent upon it, that we just take what it tells us. Now, consider a situation, where you have run out of battery or you not catching GPS signals because of the inclement weather has made it difficult to zero down on your position or a solar storm has disrupted satellites and you are still not out of the woods (literally!). Here is where your map reading skills and compass skills come in handy and it is no exaggeration to say that, this is what may make a difference between a hard and easy situation. That being said, this is a well made, aesthetically designed handy instrument. The M-3 Global compass can be used in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, though chances of me going for a hike in a southern hemisphere country is quite remote, still this compass can work in both parts of the world. The compass bearing has illuminated dial and the bearing can be read in the dark. The compass can be adjusted for local magnetic declination for more accurate determination of the directions as well as the direction of travel. The compass also has various scales of 1:50000, 1:25000 and 1:24000. It has a magnifying glass to aid read finer print in the maps and it comes with a lanyard that can be tied to the compass and you can either hand it around your neck or your wrist. The compass also has a clinometer to gauge the altitude, height of tall objects or land marks. This product is worth the money spent on it.
Review: A compass that points to true North. - This is a review of the Suunto M-3 NH, sold by DIPNDIVE, which I purchased for $31.45 in June 2018. The "NH" in the product name means "Northern Hemisphere". A map on the packaging shows that this model is not recommended for Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, half of South America, or half of Africa. Also, since no ordinary compass will work well near the magnetic poles, the map seems to show that it is not recommended for the northernmost parts of Alaska, Canada, or Russia. Nothing on the compass itself says Northern Hemisphere. The advantage of the M-3 is its declination adjustment. In my area, the difference between true North and magnetic North is 14.3 degrees. With a regular compass, one has to remember whether the magnetic North pole is to the left or right of the geographic North pole. This gives a lot of opportunity for error. But with the M-3, the user can easily set the declination and all will be well for use in that area. The declination is set by turning a tiny screw. It is on the bottom of the compass at eight O'Clock in the attached image. The scale that shows 14 degree west declination is seen at four O'Clock in the same image. The compass comes with a small non-magnetic screwdriver attached to its lanyard. Adjusting the declination only moves the orienting arrow. The orienting lines do not move. The result is that the compass needle points to magnetic North as always, but the dial indicates true North. I have attached an image of the M-3 sitting on the compass rose of a nautical chart. The chart is "oriented"; meaning that I carefully turned it so that its vertical lines run North and South. Note how the dial is set to North, the baseplate points to true North, and the needle points to magnetic North, which is 14.3 degrees to the left. A negative review of the M-3 described getting a fake Suunto. The compass that I received did not have any of the problems that he described. The needle on my compass is fluid dampened and works nicely. It definitely has a jewel bearing in the center. (Putting a flashlight under the compass shows that the center of the needle is not just metal.) There is no bubble in the fluid. The whole compass is high quality and well made. The luminescent parts of the compass work fine. I suppose this could be useful in moonlight on open ground, where there might be enough light to walk around without a flashlight. But if the night is so dark that you need a flashlight, wouldn't you just use the flashlight to read your compass? The compass comes with a strong plastic clip to connect the lanyard. But it is not needed. It is just as easy to connect the lanyard with a catspaw knot as shown in the attached images. The M-3 is known as a "baseplate" or "Silva System" compass. I find this design much easier to use than a lensatic compass. The Cammenga military compass is more complicated and can be very hard to read. In my opinion, baseplate is the way to go. The size of the M-3 is about 4 5/8" by 2 3/8". The M-3 perfectly agrees with my old Boy Scout compass. I do not see even one degree of difference between them. The reason to buy a Suunto M-3 instead of a $5.00 compass from a big box store is the declination adjustment, and the confidence of having a high quality device that will be sure to work when you really need it.

## Features

- 100% Plastic
- Imported
- Adventure Compass: The M-3 compass is a premium quality precision compass for convenient direction taking in demanding conditions; The M-3 is a hardy baseplate compass ready for the challenge
- Precise And Reliable: The M-3 NH features a needle blanced for northern hemisphere, adjustable declination, scales in metric and imperial, luminescent markings for low light use, and a magnifying lens on a transparent baseplate for easy use with maps
- Stay On Course: Made in Finland, Suunto mechanical compasses help you safely and accurately navigate the great outdoors; Great for Alpine skiing, hiking, trekking, mountain biking, trail running and more
- Pioneering Exploration: Combining advanced engineering and thoughtful design with ultra durable materials, our adventure ready compasses are fast, stable, and simple to use; No batteries required
- Authentic Heritage: Founded in 1936, Suunto brings over 80 years of high quality heritage craftsmanship, relentless accuracy, and pioneering innovation to our watches, compasses, and dive products

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XANJRHG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,121 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #51 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
| Brand Name | SUUNTO |
| Color | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,187) |
| Date First Available | May 7, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00045235910878 |
| Included Components | compass |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 3.75 x 1 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.85 x 3.39 x 0.94 inches |
| Manufacturer | Suunto |
| Map scale | [Various] |
| Model Name | SS021369000 SUUNTO M-3 NH Compass |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Part Number | FBA_SS021369000 |
| Size | M-3 NH |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
| Style | Northern Hemisphere |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 045235910878 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SUUNTO
- **Item Weight:** 1.6 ounces
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 7"L x 3.75"W
- **Special Feature:** Adjustable, Liquid Filled

## Images

![M-3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DtQAOU7rL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The art of navigation using a paper map and a mechanical (but reliable) device like compass, is fast disappearing
*by A***. on September 22, 2015*

The Suunto M-3G Global Baseplate Compass is "the" item for anyone who hikes and explores the wilderness. The art of navigation using a paper map and a mechanical (but reliable) device like compass, is fast disappearing, thanks to the ubiquitous GPS systems, which everyone seems to be carrying around these days. While, the modern digital technology does give us far more accurate and far too much information than needed, it has made us totally dependent upon it, that we just take what it tells us. Now, consider a situation, where you have run out of battery or you not catching GPS signals because of the inclement weather has made it difficult to zero down on your position or a solar storm has disrupted satellites and you are still not out of the woods (literally!). Here is where your map reading skills and compass skills come in handy and it is no exaggeration to say that, this is what may make a difference between a hard and easy situation. That being said, this is a well made, aesthetically designed handy instrument. The M-3 Global compass can be used in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, though chances of me going for a hike in a southern hemisphere country is quite remote, still this compass can work in both parts of the world. The compass bearing has illuminated dial and the bearing can be read in the dark. The compass can be adjusted for local magnetic declination for more accurate determination of the directions as well as the direction of travel. The compass also has various scales of 1:50000, 1:25000 and 1:24000. It has a magnifying glass to aid read finer print in the maps and it comes with a lanyard that can be tied to the compass and you can either hand it around your neck or your wrist. The compass also has a clinometer to gauge the altitude, height of tall objects or land marks. This product is worth the money spent on it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compass that points to true North.
*by J***B on June 26, 2018*

This is a review of the Suunto M-3 NH, sold by DIPNDIVE, which I purchased for $31.45 in June 2018. The "NH" in the product name means "Northern Hemisphere". A map on the packaging shows that this model is not recommended for Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, half of South America, or half of Africa. Also, since no ordinary compass will work well near the magnetic poles, the map seems to show that it is not recommended for the northernmost parts of Alaska, Canada, or Russia. Nothing on the compass itself says Northern Hemisphere. The advantage of the M-3 is its declination adjustment. In my area, the difference between true North and magnetic North is 14.3 degrees. With a regular compass, one has to remember whether the magnetic North pole is to the left or right of the geographic North pole. This gives a lot of opportunity for error. But with the M-3, the user can easily set the declination and all will be well for use in that area. The declination is set by turning a tiny screw. It is on the bottom of the compass at eight O'Clock in the attached image. The scale that shows 14 degree west declination is seen at four O'Clock in the same image. The compass comes with a small non-magnetic screwdriver attached to its lanyard. Adjusting the declination only moves the orienting arrow. The orienting lines do not move. The result is that the compass needle points to magnetic North as always, but the dial indicates true North. I have attached an image of the M-3 sitting on the compass rose of a nautical chart. The chart is "oriented"; meaning that I carefully turned it so that its vertical lines run North and South. Note how the dial is set to North, the baseplate points to true North, and the needle points to magnetic North, which is 14.3 degrees to the left. A negative review of the M-3 described getting a fake Suunto. The compass that I received did not have any of the problems that he described. The needle on my compass is fluid dampened and works nicely. It definitely has a jewel bearing in the center. (Putting a flashlight under the compass shows that the center of the needle is not just metal.) There is no bubble in the fluid. The whole compass is high quality and well made. The luminescent parts of the compass work fine. I suppose this could be useful in moonlight on open ground, where there might be enough light to walk around without a flashlight. But if the night is so dark that you need a flashlight, wouldn't you just use the flashlight to read your compass? The compass comes with a strong plastic clip to connect the lanyard. But it is not needed. It is just as easy to connect the lanyard with a catspaw knot as shown in the attached images. The M-3 is known as a "baseplate" or "Silva System" compass. I find this design much easier to use than a lensatic compass. The Cammenga military compass is more complicated and can be very hard to read. In my opinion, baseplate is the way to go. The size of the M-3 is about 4 5/8" by 2 3/8". The M-3 perfectly agrees with my old Boy Scout compass. I do not see even one degree of difference between them. The reason to buy a Suunto M-3 instead of a $5.00 compass from a big box store is the declination adjustment, and the confidence of having a high quality device that will be sure to work when you really need it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very high quality, unfortunatly discountinued.
*by T***G on August 14, 2025*

This is a very high quality compass that sadly, has been discontinued. The needle moves smoothly and settles quickly. The markings are clear and sharp. The bezel moves with just the perfect amount of resistance--not too loose and not too tight. The night time illumation is very strong. The declinaation is pretty easy to adjust (but the markings are a bit small). I do wish it had romer scales, but I can live without them. I considered the MC-2 Global, but this is a lot less bulky and otherwise pretty much the same plus, this was less expensive. I am unhappy to see that it has been discontinued. This looks like it leaves a gap in their compass line as there is nothing between the A-30 and the MC-2. I looked at the Bruntons which have a lot of very nice features, but the quality is iffy (and they are expensive for what you get) and some parts are cheap (like the declination adjustment markings being just a sticker). I was tempted by the Silva, but their reviews were not as high as the Suuntos.

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