The benchmark in compasses, the Original has forever changed the playing field for performance compasses. The Str8 Original offers the perfect balance of map contact and feel through a groundbreaking ergonomic design that enhances navigation.
The new V2 needle raises the bar even further and is the most reliable compass for success.
- Adjustable thumb angle.
- Offset capsule.
- Fully visible directional arrow with double outer arrows
- V2 technology with low needle friction
- Aluminum cover for the capsule
- Anti-slip for the map
- Mounting points for precision magnifiers
- Comes with two straps in different hardnesses
Size
Dimensions: 91 mm long, 74 mm wide
Reach: 39 mm
Recommended hand size: Large adult
The original is the largest of the Str8 compasses and is roughly the size of the plate of many other brands. The popularity of this size is linked to the original thumb compass from the 1980s. The advantage of the long pointing line is undisputed and perhaps the reason why things haven’t changed that much.




