What is good about the USGI lensatic compass

Some generic thoughts about the classic old compass and comparisons with others. Many people like them, others not so much. This is my favorite style of compass. It is generally accurate (enough), rugged and reliable and if it has weaknesses (as all devices do) they are generally not so bad and may be made up for by its strengths and what fun to use.

I guess the tritium has a HALF LIFE of 12 years, so it loses half of its glow-in-the-dark properties in that time. This is near the end of its third 12 year period and the glow is there but quite subdued.

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