--- product_id: 61225504 title: "A-30 SH Compass" brand: "suunto" price: "€ 71.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Suunto" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/61225504-a-30-sh-compass store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Metric scale with declination correction Luminous markings for low light Precision needle with jewel bearing A-30 SH Compass **Brand:** suunto **Price:** € 71.24 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🧭 Own the Outdoors: Navigate with Confidence, Style, and Precision ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A-30 SH Compass by suunto - **How much does it cost?** € 71.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/61225504-a-30-sh-compass) ## 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 - β€’ **Light Up Your Path:** Luminous markings guarantee readability even when daylight fadesβ€”never lose your way. - β€’ **Ready When You Are:** Lightweight, liquid-filled capsule with removable snap-lock cordβ€”no batteries, no hassle. - β€’ **Navigate Like a Pro:** High-quality stainless steel needle with jewel bearing ensures pinpoint accuracy on every adventure. - β€’ **Map-Ready Transparency:** Clear base plate with magnifier and position marking holes for seamless map integration. - β€’ **Tailored for Your Hemisphere:** Fixed declination scale and hemisphere-specific design optimize navigation precision. ## Overview The Suunto A-30 SH Metric Compass is a compact, professional-grade compass designed for hiking and orienteering. Featuring a high-quality stainless steel needle with jewel bearing inside a liquid-filled capsule, it offers stable and precise navigation. Its transparent base plate includes a magnifying glass and holes for map position marking, complemented by luminous markings for low-light readability. Tailored for the southern hemisphere with fixed declination correction, it comes with a removable carrying cord and requires no batteries, making it a reliable companion for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Description Shop A-30 SH Metric Compass. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Review: Caution. NH means northern hemishere. SH means southern hemisphere. - Good compass. This is very much like the old Recta compasses, and of course Suunto bought Recta, but I wish they had kept an equivalent of the Recta DT200 which is just like this model but without the large magnifier, which I never use, and used the space for a 1:50000 romer and had a 1:25000 romer on the top and right hand edge of the baseplate instead. Romers are much more useful for UK OS maps than single scales. But it is what it is and if this is the arrangement you want, then it cannot be faulted - it works well, as it is supposed to, it is well made and 5 stars. A little stiff to move the capsule round, but that would be worth losing a half star for at most and I will give this compass the benefit of the doubt and keep the rating at 5 stars. Another peculiarity, at the time of writing, concerning this listing is that there are 2 versions - a USGS NH version for the northern hemisphere, and a metric version for the southern hemisphere. If like me you are in the northern hemisphere, which the UK is, of course, there will be a noticeable depression in the north end of the needle, meaning it points down, and needs the compass to tilt in order to move freely. It may be useful to have a choice but it would have been nice to have had the choice of a metric version for the Northern hemisphere, so buyers need to take care with the labelling - "SH means southern hemisphere and NH means northern hemisphere. Review: Good, but not the best. - Good tool, indeed it shows magnetic north, but you have to be carefull were you use it because magnetic sources will make the needle show north in different direction. If I want to use it at work, where we build magnetometers and gradiometers, north is obviously in every direction :)) . It lights up in the dark but not like in the picture posted. My phone s24+ did it's job too well. In reality light is not that bright. I bought it as I wanted to have a better understanding of Earth's magnetic field lines and it helps. The capsule where the needle is could have been a bit deeper so the needle has more room to move. Many times the needle touches the bottom or the top and because it's not too strong it stops moving freely, so you have to hold it slightly at an angle, in line with the magnetic field lines. ## Features - Compact, precise professional compass with metric scale for hiking and orienteering, Transparent base plate with magnifying glass for use with maps - Orientation to the south, Good readability in poor lighting conditions due to luminous markings, Fixed scale for declination correction, Made in Finland - Removable carrying cord with snap lock, Easily detachable for working with the map, Holes for position marking, No batteries required - High-quality stainless steel needle with jewel bearing, Liquid-filled capsule for stable operation, Plastic bezel - Contents: 1x Suunto A-30 SH Metric Compass, Incl. carrying cord, quick release fastener, quick start guide, Colour: White, Dimensions: 114 x 56 x 10 mm, Weight: 32 g, Bezel Material: Plastic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00G211H8A | | Best Sellers Rank | 226,798 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 729 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) | | Brand | SUUNTO | | Brand Name | SUUNTO | | Country Of Origin | Finland | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,421 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06417084121189 | | Included Components | compass | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.4L x 5.6W centimetres | | Item Type Name | Compasses | | Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Suunto | | Map Scale | 1:50000 | | Map scale | 1:50000 | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Mounting Type | Neck strap | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer | | Product dimensions | 11.4L x 5.6W centimetres | | Special Features | Lightweight, Liquid Filled | | Special feature | Lightweight, Liquid Filled | | UPC | 045235904723 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SUUNTO - **Item weight:** 0.07 Kilograms - **Material:** Plastic - **Product dimensions:** 11.4L x 5.6W centimetres - **Special feature:** Lightweight, Liquid Filled ## Images ![A-30 SH Compass - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P693jPm3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caution. NH means northern hemishere. SH means southern hemisphere. *by J***R on 30 December 2019* Good compass. This is very much like the old Recta compasses, and of course Suunto bought Recta, but I wish they had kept an equivalent of the Recta DT200 which is just like this model but without the large magnifier, which I never use, and used the space for a 1:50000 romer and had a 1:25000 romer on the top and right hand edge of the baseplate instead. Romers are much more useful for UK OS maps than single scales. But it is what it is and if this is the arrangement you want, then it cannot be faulted - it works well, as it is supposed to, it is well made and 5 stars. A little stiff to move the capsule round, but that would be worth losing a half star for at most and I will give this compass the benefit of the doubt and keep the rating at 5 stars. Another peculiarity, at the time of writing, concerning this listing is that there are 2 versions - a USGS NH version for the northern hemisphere, and a metric version for the southern hemisphere. If like me you are in the northern hemisphere, which the UK is, of course, there will be a noticeable depression in the north end of the needle, meaning it points down, and needs the compass to tilt in order to move freely. It may be useful to have a choice but it would have been nice to have had the choice of a metric version for the Northern hemisphere, so buyers need to take care with the labelling - "SH means southern hemisphere and NH means northern hemisphere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but not the best. *by S***U on 23 December 2024* Good tool, indeed it shows magnetic north, but you have to be carefull were you use it because magnetic sources will make the needle show north in different direction. If I want to use it at work, where we build magnetometers and gradiometers, north is obviously in every direction :)) . It lights up in the dark but not like in the picture posted. My phone s24+ did it's job too well. In reality light is not that bright. I bought it as I wanted to have a better understanding of Earth's magnetic field lines and it helps. The capsule where the needle is could have been a bit deeper so the needle has more room to move. Many times the needle touches the bottom or the top and because it's not too strong it stops moving freely, so you have to hold it slightly at an angle, in line with the magnetic field lines. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good kit. *by T***G on 5 March 2018* Ordered took a week or so, to come from the States but worth it.Good solid bit of kit,even ordered the case to keep it in.Fits lovely in your pocket.The thing I like is you can set the compass variation and don't unless you go to a dirrent area need to compensate. ## Frequently Bought Together - SUUNTO A-30 Compass: Compact, hiking compass with luminous markings in low light - Be Expert with Map and Compass - SUUNTO MC-2 Compass: Top-of-The-line Compass for Professionals & serious Hikers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/61225504-a-30-sh-compass](https://www.desertcart.be/products/61225504-a-30-sh-compass) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*