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Eyeskey Multifunctional Military Lensatic Tactical Compass Impact Resistant and Waterproof Metal Sighting Navigation Compasses for Hiking Camping Motoring Boating Boy Scout
Last Updated: December 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
752
Old Reviews
231
Unverified
204
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PASS
226.8 grams
WEIGHT
1877 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 317 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Build Quality
59metal, compass, well made, heavy duty, heavy
+86%
-14%
" ... I haven't used it in the field yet, but it's solid and we'll built. ... "
" ... I agree that it looks well made and sturdy. ... The accompanying fabric case also looks well made. ... "
" ... seems sturdy and does point out north. ... "
" ... Looks heavy-duty and should last a lifetime if handled responsibly. ... "
" ... Well constructed exterior. ... The structure of the case feels good, and would appear to protect the sensitive needle and bearing inside. ... "
" ... The structure is quite heavy duty and looks like it will last through some serious use. ... "
" ... Seems very solid and well built. ... "
" ... Heavy duty, well built! ... "
Price
22compass, worth, great value, money, low
+100%
" ... This isn't Milspec but it will do the job nicely and the price can't be beat. ... "
" ... In the process of learning compassing, and at this point the EyesKey has all the sought after features for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Good product for the price. ... "
" ... He says it is well made and surpassed his expectations. ... "
" ... Great value at a low price!!! ... "
" ... It is quite equal to any standard military issue compass at a much better price. ... "
" ... It looks like a good compass for the price . ... "
" ... Awesome for the price ... "
Ease of Use
19easy to read, easy, compass, read, map
+89%
-11%
" ... It floats free and makes everything about navigating easy. ... "
" ... I am sure it's going to work fine -- it's well crafted and easy to use. ... "
" ... Well constructed and easy to use. ... "
" ... Either over the top or through the viewing eyepiece use is very easy. ... "
" ... This is his first "real" compass and it's very easy for him to use and is easy for him to read. ... "
" ... Easy to use and durable. ... "
" ... It works well I just need to learn how to read the other stuff. ... "
" ... It does have some weight to it, but it is an easy read. ... "
Accuracy
19compass, accuracy, reading, well made, bearing
+100%
" ... I havent had it long but it seems to be accurate, sturdy. ... "
" ... I am not a professional surveyor so this is accurate enough for me. ... "
" ... I am not an advanced user, so I don't quite trust that my own evaluation of the accuracy is the best. ... "
" ... I used it to calibrate my aircraft electronic compass by laying out a compass rose --- reasonably accurate ... "
" ... Is exactly what I needed and is very accurate. ... "
" ... It’s accurate and performs well. ... "
" ... I like most the accuracy and ease of reading of this product, the exactness and precision. ... "
" ... Great for accurate bearings. ... "
As Gift
17loved, son, christmas, present, scout
+100%
" ... Was a present for my husband. ... "
" ... This was a graduation gift for my son who just graduated boot camp for the Marine Corps. ... "
" ... Since it is intended as a gift, I am especially pleased with this purchase. ... "
" ... I purchased for a gift ... "
" ... It was a gift and he loved it ... "
" ... It was a gift for a friend and they loved it. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my son, now I want one too. ... "
" ... Recipient of this gift LOVED it and couldn’t put it down. ... "
For Kids
15compass, loves, kids, christmas, young
+100%
" ... I bought 3 of these for teenage boys in FFA in high school. ... "
" ... We bought this for my daughter for Christmas. ... I'm jelly, as the kids say. ... "
" ... Bought this for my 3-year old son who wanted a compass. ... "
" ... It is not a cheap, light weight kids toy. ... "
" ... My husband wanted a military compass to teach our son how to use a 'military' compass for when they go hunting. ... "
" ... Beats any chincy kids compass for sure. ... "
" ... My young adolescent son really loves this compass. ... "
" ... Kinda like a little kid at Christmas. ... "
For Travel
14trips, trip, hikes, compass, camping
+100%
" ... It will be perfect for his bear hunting trip in Canada. ... "
" ... I bought this for casual hiking. ... "
" ... Just what I need for our trip to Alaska! ... "
" ... It is great carry while hiking and camping if technology fails this is great and is very durable ... "
" ... It is a good hiking tool! ... "
" ... Just what I need for those long hiking trips! ... "
" ... Particularly good when skiing back country when white out blows up erasing visual cues. ... "
" ... I have enjoyed using it while out hiking/camping. ... "
Size
13heavy to carry, weight, hiking, hikes, compass
+92%
-8%
" ... The structure is quite heavy duty and looks like it will last through some serious use. ... "
" ... Its a great addition to his bug out bag! ... "
" ... Lighter than expected, but solid. ... "
" ... Love the compactness and MOLLEness. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my hiking pack. ... "
" ... Lo uso para travel en montain ... "
" ... Easy to use for Boyscout hikes. ... "
" ... It could easilty be moved in the pocket or pouch. ... "
Cover
10comes, metal, included, great addition, carrying
+90%
-10%
" ... Metal casing and a nice little belt pouch was included. ... "
" ... It could easilty be moved in the pocket or pouch. ... "
" ... Its a great addition to his bug out bag! ... "
" ... The pouch in came in however, fell apart almost instantly. ... "
" ... Pouch was damage. ... "
" ... It even comes in a sturdy pouch. ... "
" ... Comes with carrying pouch. ... "
" ... Has a very nice weight to it and comes in a canvas pouch. ... "
Marketplace
10exactly as described, came, advertised, time, promptly
+90%
-10%
" ... Great product, as described ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as depicted. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Shipped promptly, efficiently, and intactly. ... "
GPS
9gps, well built, map, appears, electronics
+100%
" ... Great for when you need to find your location or are going by specific directions using GPS. ... "
" ... Even with GPS and other electronics available, this unit will not fail me or anyone who purchases it. ... "
" ... GPS's are nice but a map and a compass don't need batteries. ... "
" ... Well built compass. ... "
" ... The compass appears great. ... "
" ... The Eyesky compass appears well built and rugged. ... "
" ... I set the regional declination and it compares nicely with a Suunto compass and my phone compass. ... "
" ... It is enjoyable to have a low tech way to verify what a phone or gps device may easily indicate, but which also can be fallible. ... "
Delivery
9fast delivery, time, shipping, promptly, item
+100%
" ... I can say that the delivery was very fast and my son really liked it. ... "
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... Arrived as expected. ... "
" ... Husband really likes this item and it was fast delivery! ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Well mine arrived as pictured. ... "
" ... Shipped promptly, efficiently, and intactly. ... "
Features
9compass, lock, bearing, well made, standard
+89%
-11%
" ... It has more features than what I am used to on standard compasses. ... "
" ... Looking for a good compass to start landing navigation, this is so far and excellent value with a lot of nice features. ... "
" ... Great features, level, declination offset etc, built like a little tank. ... "
" ... Great compass, sturdily built and the glow in the dark feature is great. ... "
" ... It has all the features, that I can remember, of my compass issued by the Army. ... "
" ... It is well made and the compass is accurate and has many useful features, like terrain aiming and getting a bearing. ... "
" ... High quality compass with great features. ... "
" ... Well put together and has many features . ... "
Weight
8weight, light, bit, worth, tough
+88%
-13%
" ... It does have some weight to it, but it is an easy read. ... "
" ... BIt heavy for backpacking but worth it as easy, clear, precise to use. ... "
" ... It is not a cheap, light weight kids toy. ... "
" ... Light and sturdy. ... "
" ... Good weight to it. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use. ... "
Fit
8belt loop, north, sturdy, snap, pouch
+38%
-63%
" ... It does not have the thumb hold but has the molded spot in the case where it would store when folded. ... "
" ... The belt loop on the pouch this came in was broken on arrival, sad but wouldn't bother me too much. ... If you drop it, the lid can easily fall open and wind up cracking the insides all the same even if it didn't have a lid. ... It is EXTREMELY loose. ... Even worse, the case exposes the edges so I can't even keep it closed and expect it to be there. ... "
" ... the belt loop has a lot of gaps that it sags. ... "
" ... The pointer appears to be off it's axis/not floating so this is literally just a paper weight. ... "
Design
8looks, camouflage, north, magnetic, made
+75%
-25%
" ... The accompanying fabric case also looks well made. ... "
" ... I bought the camo design. ... "
" ... Feels more like something made 50 years ago than today. ... "
" ... Extremely well made with attention to the slightest detail on the markings etc. ... "
" ... I will have to put some flashy nail polish or something that sticks out because it will easily blend in or CAMOUFLAGE itself. ... "
" ... Looks and feels well built. ... "
Product Reliability
6well, use, model, many, learn
+67%
-33%
" ... You don't find many things built this well these days. ... "
" ... Worked very well - thank you. ... "
" ... I have not had the opportunity to use it a lot, but it is working great. ... "
" ... A great reunion with a compass in about 40+ years. ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Great product, as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as depicted. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
Comfort
6hold, compass, around your neck, sturdy, neck
+67%
-33%
" ... It seems sturdy enough to not fall apart ... "
" ... Feels more like something made 50 years ago than today. ... "
" ... Quite high quality feel. ... "
Display Clarity
4sides, compass, clear, window, even
+75%
-25%
" ... Packaging was excellent, bezel is clear and precise. ... "
" ... It has a nice, clear plexiglass main sighting window and bezel bearing window. ... "
Setup
3use, made, instructions, written, difficult
+67%
-33%
" ... Well made item will use this summer .Comes with instructions. ... "
" ... WIll install bulkhead one, the it will be spare. ... "
Capacity
3house
+67%
-33%
" ... I started at one survey marker, walked 2000 ft to the and was within inches of the destination surveyor mark. ... "
" ... Very solid, I'm buying several more for my family. ... "
Apps
3works, iphone, app
+67%
-33%
" ... Surprisingly, my Samsung S8 compass works better. ... "
" ... This is really old school navigation. ... "
Overall performance
3quality, job, high
+100%
" ... I believe it will due the job nicely though. ... "
" ... It is made from very high-quality materials and performed flawlessly. ... "
Band
3sturdy, strap, lanyard
+33%
-67%
" ... The string used for a necklace or lanyard is sad and weak. ... "
" ... The puche/cover was torn up fell apart. ... "
Returns
3returning, return
-100%
" ... I will be returning this item. ... "
" ... they sent me anew one. ... "
" ... Unfortunately will need to return. ... "
Screen Protection
3even, bezel, sides, precise, need
+33%
-67%
" ... Even worse, the case exposes the edges so I can't even keep it closed and expect it to be there. ... "
" ... Con: Didn’t pay attention to the fact that it doesn’t have a magnifying glass on it. ... "
Water Resistance
3waterproof, sighting compass, float, compass
+67%
-33%
" ... Impact resistant and water proof. ... "
" ... It has all the features you would expect from a professional sighting compass with a great sight reticle, built in level, and waterproof seals. ... "
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Specifications
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Weight: 226.8 grams
Size: 1877 meters