Unlike many small compasses This compass is actually suitable for orientation, although it of course does not replace a card Compass. I have tried many small compasses, this is by far the best I've gotten three of them (so I have one at each of my backpacks / packs and does not always changing over). None of the three has developed bubbles (else happens at all small compasses), all of which are fully intact and functioning as the first day (although they are sometimes two, through a lot and have endured Temeraturen from -25 to +50 degrees.
Very good gegällt me the way also the carbine, also high above the average, just decent carbine, which is not equal split (and of course from aluminum without magnetic parts - that should go without saying at compasses, but I've already seen differently).
In sum, a strong buy recommendation.