Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass, Accurate Waterproof Hand Held Compasses with Pouch for Hiking Camping Navigation Survival Backpacking Orienteering

Appears to be the real deal, personally prefer base plate with adjustable declination screw so you adjust and be done. But land navigation course on east coast I have to use this so have to brush up on this compass. Plus have to recondition myself from easternly to westernly. Below is what A.I. says to look for when looking for authentic Cammenga.To distinguish a real Cammenga compass from a fake one, check for the following details: proper markings and engravings, a clear and consistent tritium glow, a well-built construction, the correct company logo, and purchase from a reputable seller; if you suspect a fake, closely examine the case back for accurate serial numbers and manufacturing information, as counterfeit versions often have inconsistencies or missing details.Key points to look for:Markings and Engravings:"Cammenga" logo should be clearly visible and properly aligned.Serial number on the back of the compass should be neatly stamped and legible.All markings on the compass face, including degree markings and north arrow, should be crisp and consistent.Tritium Glow:A genuine Cammenga compass will have a consistent, even glow from the tritium vials, visible in low light conditions.Uneven or very faint glow could indicate a fake.Construction Quality:A real Cammenga compass should feel sturdy and well-built with no loose parts or obvious imperfections.Check for a solid, secure closure mechanism on the compass case.Purchase Source:Always buy from a trusted retailer specializing in outdoor gear or directly from the Cammenga website to minimize the risk of buying a fake.What to be wary of in a fake Cammenga:Poorly engraved markings: Blurred or misaligned text, incorrect logos.Inconsistent tritium glow: Uneven or very weak glow, or no glow at all.Cheap materials: Plastic feeling case, loose components.Missing information: Missing serial numbers, manufacturing details on the case back.

Product was described and delivered as advertised.

Quality build, Made in USA.

Nice heavy duty compass. Great clarity and easy to use.I like this so much I bought 2 more.Almost as good as the ones I had in The Army.I have 1 in each truck and one on my boat and will probably get 2 more bug out bags.

Purchased the Tritium Cammenga (H2) version. And I shoulve trusted the other reviews that talk about how Amazon has destroyed the Cammenga name. Don't know if, like Walmart, they bought out the brand and went SUPER cheap, or if Cammenga just did it to themselves.Whatever the case, NOTHING was glowing. Not even a little. I'd take a pic, but it'd just be a black room.And the parts were floppy and loose.On top of that! ....now I can't just simply return it to Kohl's. I need to package it, pri g a return label and take it to UPS, where I'm still not sure if I have to pay to ship it.My next move is to Google a dealer who ISN'T Amazon to buy one from.

I was one of those guys who served in the the early 70's and trained on a similar lensatic compass with basically the same specs as the current (1992+) contractor (Cammenga.) Here's some caveats...1. Tritium is not a neon glow which backlights your compass and can serve as an emergency flashlight or locator beacon. Only the basic indicator lines and East and West markers glow - faintly. The picture that most vendors (and Cammenga as well) use to illustrate the 3H Tritium lighting is grossly exaggerated.2. Whoever posted "my compass was made in 1977" didn't bother to take the time to fact-check with the manufacturer. The date code on my Cammenga compass is 12-01-77. Per Cammenga, this indicates it was manufactured in January of 2012. The "77" is a standardized code indicated it was made for civilian market distribution. Simple as that.3. Make sure you're capable of either learning, or are already skilled at the use of a lensatic compass. When you take a sighting it doesn't get held out in front of you, it goes up on your cheek. Also, if you suffer from any sight issues, as I do with reading glasses, bifocals, etc, you might have difficulty using the magnifying glass viewer. Using a lensatic compass with eyeglasses is a bit tricky. It's not designed for old guys who can't read their newspaper without 'playing the trombone' to sight in the print..4. The Cammenga 3H is the gold standard for compasses. Anything less is a dangerous compromise. Can you do without the Tritium? Sure. Until you need it.5. Cammenga offers some great map & compass / orienteering resources, as does the US Army, for free. Don't pay for reprints which are available online for free. After all, your tax dollars helped to pay for the Army field manuals... why not use them? Simply Google "US Army Field Manual for [xyz subject]." There's lots of sources out there. Save yourself $15 bucks on a reprinted book.6. The vendor who sold me the compass, OutdoorBunker.com, shipped it quickly and safely. Couldn't ask for more.Cammenga FAQ page explaining date codes:[...]Excellent orienteering resource can be found at:[...]

Compass works great. The only thing preventing a 5 star is the fact that the first time I opened the carrying pouch up, the button separated (tore) from the pouch top, making the pouch pretty useless in terms of keeping the compass secure to my person.