ProMap Ultra Lightweight Baseplate Compass – Accurate Orienteering Tool for Hiking, Travel & Camping

Ultralight Navigation — Without Compromising Accuracy

In the world of outdoor navigation, weight is always a consideration. Every gram in your pack is a gram you carry for every kilometre of trail, and experienced hikers, backpackers, and orienteers know that the best gear is gear that delivers maximum performance for minimum weight. The ProMap Ultra Lightweight Baseplate Compass is built on exactly this philosophy: a precision navigation instrument that weighs almost nothing, takes up almost no space, and delivers the accurate, reliable directional information that serious navigation demands.

This is the compass for people who have already optimised their kit and are looking for the final refinements that make a real difference over long distances and extended trips. It’s the compass that experienced orienteers carry as a backup, that ultralight backpackers choose as their primary navigation tool, and that travellers pack because it adds almost nothing to their luggage while providing genuine navigation capability wherever they go.

Aluminium Construction: The Ultralight Standard

Aluminium is the material of choice for ultralight outdoor equipment, and the ProMap compass uses it to deliver a navigation tool that’s genuinely light without sacrificing the durability that outdoor use demands. The aluminium case is resistant to the impacts and rough handling of trail use, maintains its structural integrity across temperature extremes, and provides the rigid, stable platform that accurate compass work requires.

The compact 5cm form factor is a direct result of this material choice — aluminium allows the compass to be made small and light without becoming fragile or difficult to use. The result is a compass that fits comfortably in a pocket, attaches easily to a pack or lanyard, and is always immediately accessible when you need it.

Shockproof for Trail Confidence

The shockproof construction of the ProMap compass is a feature that ultralight travellers particularly appreciate. When you’re moving fast through terrain — running an orienteering course, descending a technical trail, or scrambling over rocky ground — your equipment takes impacts. A compass that can’t handle these impacts is a liability rather than an asset.

The shockproof design ensures that the ProMap compass keeps working accurately even after the inevitable drops, knocks, and rough handling of active outdoor use. This reliability is what makes it a compass you can trust in demanding conditions, not just in controlled environments.

Baseplate Design for Map-Based Navigation

The baseplate format is the foundation of accurate map-based navigation, and the ProMap delivers it in its most portable form. The flat baseplate allows you to align the compass with map features, take accurate bearings, and measure distances — all the fundamental navigation tasks that map-based travel requires. The compact size doesn’t compromise these capabilities; it simply delivers them in a more portable package.

For orienteering use in particular, the compact baseplate format is ideal. It’s small enough to hold comfortably alongside a map, light enough to carry without noticing, and accurate enough to navigate competitive courses with confidence.

Versatile for Every Adventure

Whether you’re hiking a long-distance trail, competing in an orienteering event, travelling through unfamiliar territory, or camping in remote wilderness, the ProMap compass provides the directional foundation that confident navigation requires. Its ultralight design makes it the compass you’ll always have with you — and a compass you always have with you is infinitely more valuable than a heavier, more capable instrument left at home.

Specifications

Brand Name: NONE

Case Material: Aluminium

Size: 5cm

Shockproof: Yes

Waterproof / Water-Resistant: No

With Noctilucent Display: No

Origin: Mainland China