Silva Mini Compass

Lightweight Backup with Long-Range Accuracy

The SILVA Mini is a compact mirror sighting compass designed for serious field navigation in a streamlined form. Whether you're backcountry hiking, navigating dense terrain, or cross-referencing maps in low visibility, this lightweight tool delivers accuracy without the bulk.

Built for Field Navigation and Backup Use

• Hands-Free Capability – Attach the compass to your jacket using the integrated safety pin for efficient, no-look navigation.

• Mirror Sighting Function – Tilt the mirror to 45° to simultaneously view your directional heading and terrain. Enhances precision using the SILVA 1-2-3 System®.

• Ultra-Light Backup – Ideal as a secondary or emergency compass without sacrificing durability or reliability.

• Night-Use Ready – Luminous markings provide up to 4 hours of visibility after exposure to light.

• Built-in Sundial – Determine approximate time using the sun’s apparent position, adding situational awareness in austere environments.

Built for the Mission

This compass is more than a lightweight backup—it’s a functional field tool designed for navigators who value redundancy, accuracy, and versatility. Whether pinned to your jacket or stashed in a side pouch, the SILVA Mini offers performance far beyond its size.

Specifications

• Scales: Map-measuring scale in inches

• Sighting System: Tilted mirror with viewable bezel for SILVA 1-2-3 System®

• Visibility: Luminous markings for 4-hour nighttime navigation

• Construction: Rugged polymer body with stainless Swedish-steel magnetic needle

• Additional Features: Built-in sundial; detachable lanyard

• Mounting Option: Safety pin for jacket or gear attachment

Add the SILVA Mini to your kit as a reliable navigation backup—ultralight, intuitive, and field-proven.