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Suunto A-10 Compass vs Suunto MC-2 Compass
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Suunto A-10 Compass is the lighter option — 43 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 Compass (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Suunto MC-2 Compass
71 g
Mirrored compass with liquid-filled capsule. Best for thru-hikers needing accurate bearing with sighting mirror.
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Suunto A-10 Compass vs Suunto MC-2 Compass: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto A-10 Compass wins — at 28 g it is 43 g (61%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 Compass (71 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.