Silva Ranger S vs SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS

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

Silva Ranger S is the lighter option — 114 g lighter than the SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS (77% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Silva Ranger S	SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS
Weight	35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb	149 g · 0.149 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand	Silva	SPOT
Category	Navigation	Navigation

Silva Ranger S

35 g

Classic orienteering compass with sighting mirror.

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SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS

149 g

One-way satellite tracker with SOS capability.

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Silva Ranger S vs SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Silva Ranger S wins — at 35 g it is 114 g (77%) lighter than the SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS (149 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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