Rough up the back of your compass to provide a more secure surface for epoxy to adhere to. Attach a spectra cord loop with epoxy putty, I used specrta fishing line. You could also attach a small brass fishing swivel.

Sort of a test, my first post would not "post" something about the server, couldn't get info to the moderators either. I was using my wireless laptop with this connection, any ideas why I got the error?