The A-30 hiking and orienteering compass has luminous markings which makes it a perfect compass for the twilight and for the dark. This compact, high-accuracy compass is manufactured from durable, clear, scratch resistant plastic. The base plate is ergonomically shaped to fit comfortably in the hand. The A-30 has a fixed declination correction scale. The A-30 features a patent pending lanyard snap-lock, which enables the user to detach easily the compass from the lanyard.