In general, i'd be well satisfied with the coughlan compass as a backup or for day hikes.

In general, i'd be well satisfied with the coughlan compass as a backup or for day hikes.  Read Less

No, the capsules are identical with the same response and settle times.

No, the capsules are identical with the same response and settle times.  Read Less

Although brunton's are not designed or intended for the same purpose, i did find that the accuracy of the coughlan was equal to...  Read More

Although brunton's are not designed or intended for the same purpose, i did find that the accuracy of the coughlan was equal to the brunton copy (as it was with the suunto).  Read Less

I note that the price for the coughlan is now about half what i paid a month ago from rei.

I note that the price for the coughlan is now about half what i paid a month ago from rei.  Read Less

Exactly what i was looking for at the right price.

Exactly what i was looking for at the right price.  Read Less

While this is likely circumstantial, the dakar feels like its hinges on the magnifying glass and the plate-halves are tighter.

While this is likely circumstantial, the dakar feels like its hinges on the magnifying glass and the plate-halves are tighter.  Read Less

However, having global capacity on your compass is becoming a bigger and bigger deal as the competition (eg: suunto, silva, bru...  Read More

However, having global capacity on your compass is becoming a bigger and bigger deal as the competition (eg: suunto, silva, brunton) make more and more of their own global compasses.  Read Less

So, to conclude on how i assess this compass, i would have to point to the fact that in its specific category of combination co...  Read More

So, to conclude on how i assess this compass, i would have to point to the fact that in its specific category of combination compasses, there simply is no current competition.  Read Less