# Silva Ranger No 3 Compass, Model 37546

Model: The Silva Ranger No 3 is a traditional baseplate compass for map-based outdoor navigation. Its rotatable housing, map scales, magnifying lens and clinometer support route work, while the listed dimensions and weight are useful to consider if pack size matters.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Silva
- Model: 37546
- Category: Sports & Outdoors > Camping & Hiking
- Price: 21.24 GBP
- Previous price: 24.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:16:02.741Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 850

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## At a glance

- Rotatable housing is described as compatible with the Silva 1-2-3 navigation system.
- The baseplate carries 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 map scales, with a magnifying lens for map reading.
- A built-in clinometer is intended to measure slope inclination on a map.
- Luminous markings are described for night navigation after activation in light.
- The listing describes an anti-static liquid-filled capsule and a curved baseplate for holding.

## Pros

- Combines map scales, a magnifier and clinometer in a traditional baseplate design.
- Rotatable housing and the two listed scales support map-and-compass route work.
- Luminous markings offer a navigation aid in low light after exposure to light.

## Cons

- The listed size and weight may be less convenient for buyers prioritising a particularly compact or light carry.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Silva
- Model: 37546
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 10.9L x 5.3W centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.03 Kilograms
### Materials and construction
- Material listed: Acrylic
### Navigation features
- Map scales: 1:25000,1:50000
- Special features: Glow In The Dark, Rotating Bezel, Shock Resistant
- Direction accuracy for Magnetic North: 1 degree
- Base plate size: 10.7 x 5.4 x 1.1 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing gives two different size descriptions: 10.9L x 5.3W centimetres in product details and 10.7 x 5.4 x 1.1 cm for the base plate. Treat them as inconsistent listing dimensions, not a confirmed product defect. The listed 0.03 Kilograms weight is a separate product-detail claim.

## In the box

- Safety cord (Included)

## A good fit for

- Hikers and backpackers navigating with paper maps.
- Users who want a baseplate compass with a magnifier and map-based slope measurement.
- Buyers seeking luminous markings for occasional low-light navigation.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need confirmed, single-source overall dimensions before choosing a carrying case.
- People seeking electronic navigation or a sighting compass, neither of which is established in the supplied details.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the compass as good quality and reports that it works as intended, with an example of use for orienteering. That practical fit is consistent with the listed map scales, rotating housing and map-reading tools. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the top category but include lower ratings too, and do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the product quality positively.
- Positive themes: Feedback reports that it functions as intended.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which map scales are listed?
The listing specifies 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 map scales.
### Does it have a clinometer?
Yes. The product description says the compass housing has a built-in clinometer for measuring slope inclination on a map.
### Do the listed dimensions agree?
No. Product details give 10.9L x 5.3W centimetres, while the feature text gives a base plate size of 10.7 x 5.4 x 1.1 cm. The overall dimensions are therefore not consistently stated.
### What is included?
The listed included component is a safety cord.

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## Images

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![Silva Ranger No 3 Compass, Model 37546 — 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/bnQUcO0AUMsijY-LBeew_xkbH6jIU8QCSm6ULGbZMxS8PMswQkZq531bv6q9JqnH97wu7GBpZI-PQFmh2-qVJGIwclv4snKEGP_tS0Z0Qd8Q7FUn.jpg)

![Silva Ranger No 3 Compass, Model 37546 — 3](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/3zChZPWlUCblGDYEp-dnQb-PBm88i-hMfjaRW0vrYRtnWiOxd5QZAbfyXVje57T1LXjjESzqDJwU0m1x_TjoPPvT2U_vs3sxbSy05EkzAcSPhzprYCsDZ9ko.jpg)

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![Silva Ranger No 3 Compass, Model 37546 — 5](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/qqMcbyeUWOFXcMfDzHYAPY1YFGbf1Y6xumHnQxdSGdLqxrSHEwrVYYRc8JpbF76X8RaiMYqugikkxmRTi-Zd2q6384IEC9jCII3upVzHE5ZFhOaU92iPVEEY.jpg)

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