Dash boards compass

[roger352]

Hi
Anyone still have a dash mounted compass either fitted or are going to fit one. Do you think that with this modern day tech you don't need one or like me you think it is still a valuable piece of equipment. All this tech will only work with a signal or power supply.

 

[Sabre]

You're right that the tech depends upon power & signal. I always carry paper maps and a good compass, although find that they're used less and less frequently. Although my Montero has a built-in compass (and I swing it occasionally and correct it for declination as I travel), I use the one on my GPS more than anything else.

What would you use a dash-mounted compass for? If it's just to have a rough idea of which way you're pointed, that's fine, although the sun (when available) can tell you that and space is at a premium on most dashboards these days.

If it's for anything approaching accurate navigation, you're going to need a good handheld and will have to take it away from the vehicle.