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Silva Ranger S vs Suunto Clipper Compass

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

Suunto Clipper Compass is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Silva Ranger S (86% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Silva Ranger S Suunto Clipper Compass
Weight 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb 5 g · 0.005 kg · 0.01 lb
Brand Silva Suunto
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Silva Ranger S
35 g

Classic orienteering compass with sighting mirror.

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Suunto Clipper Compass
5 g

Tiny clip-on compass that attaches to a watch strap or pack strap for quick bearing checks with almost no weight penalty.

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Silva Ranger S vs Suunto Clipper Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 30 g (86%) lighter than the Silva Ranger S (35 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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