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Suunto MC-2 vs Suunto Traverse Alpha
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Suunto MC-2 is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Suunto Traverse Alpha (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Suunto MC-2
75 g
Mirror sighting compass with declination adjustment and clinometer for precise backcountry navigation.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto MC-2 wins — at 75 g it is 10 g (12%) lighter than the Suunto Traverse Alpha (85 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.