KanPas A18

I am very pleased with the function, accuracy and fit of this wristband compass. After wearing it over a month now I find that it does not interfere with my movement, it is easy to read and seems to be accurate. The dial seems to rotate freely and has plenty of fluid. The compasses' watchband loop seems to be durable the and does not seem to be tearing or dry rotting. The watchband fit measurements listed in the product description were very accurate. I was impressed with the fit. The luminescence in the dark is just enough to read the dial. The dial print and markings are of size and quality for me to easily read. I highly recommend this watchband compass. I use it track general direction while I am traveling and to site the directions buildings are constructed. I am confident that in a survival situation this compass will be a great asset.

This KanPas watch band compass is perhaps the best in class I've seen and used, even better in function than the Suunto Clipper because of its crisp, white bezel numerals and markings, and more importantly its bezel's very visible Orienting Pointer with a very luminous dot. In practice, one can hold the wrist across the body, face an distant objective/feature, and rotate the bezel so that the Orienting Pointer aligns with the North of the Compass Card, or rotate the bezel to set a desired azimuth (bearing/direction) on the compass as it faces away from across the body. One can now bring the wrist back up and across the body as you walk and insure that the North of the Compass Card aligns with the Orienting Pointer. In my opinion, a watch band or wrist compass is a great solution for anyone and everyone who backpacks or hikes, even on well curated, marked, and maintained trails, and even in this day and age of SmartWatches and SmartPhones. Those Smart devices get dumb when their battery runs out or if dropped. Always have a good mechanical compass in the wilderness. But just having a compass isn't enough. One needs to learn how to use it and diligently use it, and be aware of the terrain and features around you and the direction in which you should be heading. Many hikers have found themselves lost simply by walking off trail when nature calls or to examine a distant feature, only to find themselves "turned around". Learn that "there should be a road somewhere to my right" or "the hillside should be to my left all the time" or "I should come to a road in a few miles" - such things keep you aware of position. Quickly glance down at the watch band or wrist compass to see the direction in which you are heading off the trail. A A compass like this allows you to rotate the bezel so that the bezel's Orienting Pointer aligns with the South of the Compass Card, so that to return to the trail, simply walk so that the North of the Compass Card then aligns with Orienting Pointer. Or note the azimuth reading as you face off trail (align the Pointer and North and read the angle on the bezel that your facing off trail) and then note the azimuth to return is directly opposite that on the bezel. The build quality is also very good; I've bought four of these for my use and as gifts, all delivered during below freezing temperatures, and none have had bubbles. Some reviewers have complained that the button compass can work free of the softer plastic watch band mount - I'd suggest periodically checking whether the compass seems loose by gently trying to rotate it in its mount, and if it seems so, remove and glue it in place in the mount.

Super nifty, added it to my citizen promaster setup. While it doesn't say how depth rated it is. Works great outdoors, in the pool, shower, etc

This is my third wristwatch compass and by far the best. Easy to see even in lowlight, accurate, no irritating bubbles, not affected by proximity to watch. Very pleased with purchase.

The compass works. Illumination glow is very strong. Moved to this make and model after the more expensive Scandinavian model kept popping off the watchband. The Scandinavian watchband model uses an open-sided, clip-on system whereas the Kanpas uses a fully-enclosed, slip-on enclosure on the watchband so these compasses will not fall or pop off your watchband. Superior in this way to the Scandinavian offering. Only use these compasses for ballpark orientation and they do the job.

This compass has a nice bezel feature -- though functional, it looks and feels almost cosmetic. Compared to products by Sun, this has a stretchable silicone loop which accommodates large bands including diving bands with deep ripples. Sadly, that also means significant band creep. Both compasses came with a tiny air bubble -- and while not a deal breaker, it does cause some irritation when the floating dial momentarily yaws during a reading. I’d have preferred a white-on-black dial option as the current black-on-white feels visually aggressive for a "backup compass."

Got this and extremely happy with it. Have the Suunto as well for twice the money and I like this one better for clearer face markings, faster reaction to turns, better turning bezel, and price. I stick it in the coin pocket in my jeans and my wife has accidentally washed it a couple times and it is just fine. No bubbles and still solid. My only wish is that someone puts the reference lines on their button compasses like Cammenga wrist compass but don’t buy that one because it is insanely expensive and the crystal falls off or scratches like crazy. You can probably draw your own reference lines one the rubber case with a white permanent marker. It’s great. I’d give it six stars if it had the reference lines. I use mine for foreign travel to orient myself in unfamiliar cities. Also can orient a protractor with it when taking headings off a map. Super useful.

Nice compass and size. Nice soft band that doesn't irritate your wrist. Good accuracy. 😉Bought two.

Quite happy !

Not very accurate. But once you figure it out it's ok. But don't forget

見やすくて、磁力も強めで動きもいい。ルミノックスのベルクロのベルトには少しきつめでしたが、商品には満足です。

Now I can plot my direction in life. I will probably choose the wrong path but will know which direction I am going.

Llego en tiempo bien empacado! Es compacto práctico! Me gustó el artículo!