I don’t know which influenced me more, my time in Scouting or my time in the military, but I love compasses, so whenever I see a new one, I want to check it out. This is Brunton’s Axis Pocket Transit.
First off, it’s a transit, so this isn’t the orineteering compass you keep in your daypack. Created by a geologist, the Axis, it requires only one measurement configuration for strike & dip, trend & plunge, bearing & vertical angle, increasing efficiency and accuracy of measurements. Additionally, Compass North is parallel to the main hinge axis, making the Axis the only transit able to measure strike and dip concurrently, through contact or sighting methods.
Features:
-Dimensions (Closed): 3.92″ X 2.78″ X 1.18″
-Weight: 12.5 oz
-Compass Bearing Accuracy: ±1/2 WITH 1° graduations
-Inclinometer Accuracy: ±1/2 WITH 1° graduations
-Dip Angle Accuracy: ±1 WITH 2° graduations
-Plunge Angle Accuracy: ±1/2 WITH 1° graduations
-Azimuth Graduated Circle: Model F-5012
-Quadrant Graduated Circle: Model F-5011
-Magnetism: NdFeB rare earth magnet on sapphire jewel suspension; high visibility North and South markings; induction damping for quick stabilization.
-Adjustable needle locking mechanism
www.brunton.com/products/axis-pocket-transit
Sure glad to see standard compass products out there still being produced. Getting to be like a lost art with all the GPS gadgets out there until one breaks down in the field and your lost…Does anyone even know how to read a map any longer?
Now, if I could get them to reply if they make any of their professional series with MILS, instead of degrees
Metric is good but I’d have settled for Imperial as a student when when I really needed this.
Students don’t generally call in 155mm high explosive rounds in danger close, unless that is you’re a student at Ft Sill. Probably what R711 was going for.
They used to make a MILS version of the Conventional Pocket Transit. I believe it is discontinued.
I wish they’d make the Cadet Compass with a brass or aluminum body.
Aaaannnnnd here ya go:
http://www.thecompassstore.com/m2.html
As a lapsed geologist, this pleases me greatly. I’ve always wanted a Brunton Transit for my own collection of compasses. This is one sexy bit of field kit. I wonder if GSA has a discount? That MSRP means I can buy this or a pretty good AK. Hmm. While I think it solves some problems if you are taking a lot of measurements and want to save some time, the older and much cheaper (at 300-400 dollars) Transits are still good at what they do.
Coinventor of the Axis here! Our company (Real Science Innovations) will be at GSA in September along with Forestry Suppliers and Brunton and rumor has it that there will be a deal to purchase 10% below the lowest price (normally 619.99) and quite possibly a few raffles as well to win a free Axis. Spread the word – we’re trying to shake up the transit world a bit!
Dave