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Suunto Clipper Compass vs Suunto MC-2

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

Suunto Clipper Compass is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (93% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Suunto Clipper Compass Suunto MC-2
Weight 5 g · 0.005 kg · 0.01 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Suunto Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
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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Suunto MC-2
75 g

Mirror sighting compass with declination adjustment and clinometer for precise backcountry navigation.

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Suunto Clipper Compass vs Suunto MC-2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 70 g (93%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (75 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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