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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Silva Expedition 54

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Silva Expedition 54 (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Silva Expedition 54
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 70 g · 0.070 kg · 0.15 lb
Brand Brunton Silva
Category Navigation Navigation
Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Silva Expedition 54
70 g

Premium compass with global needle and sighting mirror.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Silva Expedition 54: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 30 g (43%) lighter than the Silva Expedition 54 (70 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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