Hands-Free Navigation Compass with Velcro Strap

• Wrist-mounted compass for hands-free navigation

• Balanced for Northern Hemisphere use

• Luminescent compass card for low-light conditions

• Side-reading window and sighting notches for bearings

• Liquid-filled, jewel bearing construction

• No batteries required

• Made in Finland

• NSN: 6605-01-543-8145, 6605-58-000-0975

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Description

The Suunto M-9 Wrist Compass is a compact, always-on navigation tool designed to stay with you when terrain, visibility, or conditions demand constant orientation. Worn directly on the wrist, it provides hands-free directional awareness without stopping to dig into a pack or pocket.

Proven through decades of field use, the M-9 is trusted as both a primary navigation aid in simple terrain and a dependable backup to map and GPS systems. Lightweight, rugged, and battery-free, it fits naturally into survival kits, hunting setups, training environments, and everyday preparedness.

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Built for Navigation & Preparedness

• Wrist-mounted design keeps navigation accessible at all times

• Luminescent compass card supports low-light orientation

• Side-reading window and sighting notches allow quick bearings

• Liquid-filled, jewel bearing system for stable readings

• Ratcheting mechanism helps maintain a set direction of travel

• Performs reliably in extreme hot and cold environments

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Specifications

Measurements

• Dimensions: 41 × 47 × 14 mm (1.61 × 1.85 × 0.55 in)

• Weight: 16 g (0.56 oz)

General

• Hemisphere Balance: Northern Hemisphere

• Water Resistance: Insensitive to water pressure

• Battery: Not required

• Luminous Markings: Compass card

• Attachment: Velcro wrist strap

Compass

• Direction Scale: Degrees

• Needle Type: Card

• Bearing System: Liquid-filled, jewel bearing

• Compass Accuracy: ±5°

• Compass Resolution: 5°

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: −30°C to +60°C (−22°F to +140°F)

• Storage Temperature: −30°C to +60°C (−22°F to +140°F)

Additional Information

• Sighting: Notches and side-reading window

• Country of Manufacture: Finland

• Warranty: Suunto limited lifetime warranty

• Manufacturer: Suunto

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What’s Included

• Suunto M-9 Wrist Compass (Black/Black/NH)

• Velcro wrist strap

• Quick guide

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FAQ

Is this compass battery powered?
No. The Suunto M-9 requires no batteries and is always ready for use.

Can it be used in wet conditions?
Yes. It is insensitive to water pressure and suitable for wet environments.

Is this a primary or backup compass?
It works well as a primary compass for simple navigation and as a reliable backup to a baseplate compass or GPS.