Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
Originally Posted By: Art_in_FL
I would avoid, or at least be careful about, selecting any compass with adjustments to correct for declination. I'm used to correcting for it in this area but anything that can be adjusted can be maladjusted, spun in the wrong direction (doubling the error) or adjusted for one area and used in another.



My Suunto M-3DL compass has an adjustment for declination and despite moderate to heavy use over the last few years, there have been no problems that you have mentioned. Like anything else, all gear whether it be a compass or a sleeping bag needs to be checked on a regular basis, regardless of it's intended use...


I tend to fall in Teslinkhiker's camp there.

Stoves are special candidates for careful pre-trip testing and care. That is why I like stoves that are simple and completely field maintainable. Some of mine are getting to the age where I think seals & gaskets are aging out.

Anything that involves a battery too.