🧭 KanPas Elite Compass — MS Baseplate (Southern Hemisphere)

A classic orienteering compass with magnifier, speed and accuracy

The KanPas Elite is a traditional baseplate orienteering compass designed for everyone from first-time navigators to experienced bushwalkers. With its fast, stable needle, large magnifying window, anti-slip rubber feet and clear measuring scales, it delivers the tools needed for confident, accurate navigation in the field.

Balanced for the Southern Hemisphere and built for Australian conditions, this is a dependable, no-nonsense compass for real map work.

🎯 Built for Practical Navigation

The KanPas Elite includes everything you need to navigate properly:

• Rotating degree dial — set and follow bearings accurately

• Fast-settling needle — holds steady even when moving

• Large magnifier — read fine map detail and contour lines

• Scale & ruler — 1:7,500 scale plus millimetre ruler

• Rubber feet — prevent slipping on the map

• Adjustable wrist strap — keeps the compass secure

This is a true field compass — simple, accurate and easy to use.

🌏 Southern Hemisphere Accuracy

Every KanPas Elite we sell is a Magnetic South (MS) model, meaning:

• The needle stays flat and stable

• Bearings are accurate

• It’s tuned specifically for Australia & New Zealand

Northern Hemisphere compasses do not work correctly here — this one is built for our magnetic zone.

✨ Key Features

• 🧭 Rotating dial in degrees

• 🧲 Fast, stable needle

• 🔍 Large magnifying window

• 📏 1:7,500 scale & mm ruler

• 🛡 Rounded 4 mm thick baseplate

• 🧷 Rubber anti-slip feet

• 🪢 Detachable adjustable wrist strap

• 🌏 Southern Hemisphere balanced

• 🛡 2-year warranty

📐 Specifications

🧭 How to Take a Bearing — 3 Simple Steps

STEP 1
Place the compass on the map and align the baseplate with your intended route. Make sure the direction-of-travel arrow points toward your destination.

STEP 2
Rotate the capsule so the north arrow lines up with the north-south grid lines on the map. The red end of the needle must point to north on the map.

STEP 3
Lift the compass and turn your body until the needle lines up with the north arrow inside the capsule. The direction-of-travel arrow now points exactly where you need to go — pick a landmark and walk toward it.

⚠️ Care & Storage

To keep your compass accurate:

• Avoid storing near phones, radios, magnets or metal

• Do not expose to extreme heat or cold

• Store flat when not in use

Improper storage may cause needle magnetism loss or capsule bubbles.

🏁 A Compass You Can Trust

Clear. Accurate. Built for Australian terrain.

The KanPas Elite is a dependable, traditional orienteering compass — perfect for learning, teaching or navigating confidently in the bush.

Add it to your kit and find your way with confidence.