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Map measure of the month: Munn’s Map Measurer and Compass

Produced by a London jeweller specifically for cyclists in the 1890s, this little fob instrument bought together two useful functions

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Map measure of the month: Suunto A-40 compass

This baseplate compass from Suunto includes a novel little addition; a small tracking wheel for measuring distances on scale maps.

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Map measure of the month: ‘Wanderer’ Route Marker No. 1114, with compass.

This months map measure is an uncommon combination instrument that brings together various functions, but ultimately fails as a collective.

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Map measure of the month: “Made in Japan”- a Chadwick-Miller / Fedtro / Stesco combination map measure

These are almost identical Japanese made map measures sold by three companies, on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

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Map measure of the month: HC model 457, combination pedometer, compass and map measure

This month's measure combines three functions. Two of which are inefficient measures while the third is of questionable use. That said, it is a fascinating example of how manufacturers would squeeze extra function into an instrument to attract customers.

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Three Points of the Compass

Long Distance Trails, lightweight backpacking and gear, map measures and anything outdoorsy

Map measure of the month: Munn’s Map Measurer and Compass

Map measure of the month: Suunto A-40 compass

Map measure of the month: ‘Wanderer’ Route Marker No. 1114, with compass.

Map measure of the month: “Made in Japan”- a Chadwick-Miller / Fedtro / Stesco combination map measure

Map measure of the month: HC model 457, combination pedometer, compass and map measure

Map measure of the month: HC Universal, with compass and ‘reading glass’

Trail talk: how to use the sun clock on the Silva Ranger SL compass

Gear talk: backpacking mirrors

Map measurer of the month- The Pathfinder Three-in-One