--- product_id: 7276939 title: "Suunto MB-6 Matchbox Compass" brand: "suunto" price: "£115.05" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Suunto" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7276939-suunto-mb-6-matchbox-compass store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Precision bearing & declination Mirror sighting for accuracy Weather-resistant durability Suunto MB-6 Matchbox Compass **Brand:** suunto **Price:** £115.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧭 Navigate like a pro—never miss your mark again! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Suunto MB-6 Matchbox Compass by suunto - **How much does it cost?** £115.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7276939-suunto-mb-6-matchbox-compass) ## Best For - suunto enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted suunto brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Slope & Sight:** Integrated clinometer and mirror sighting elevate your outdoor decision-making. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Fits effortlessly in your pocket or on a lanyard—navigation on the go. - • **All-Condition Ready:** Luminous needle and weather-resistant case keep you on course day or night. - • **Precision Navigation:** Fixed declination adjustment and jewel bearing ensure pinpoint accuracy every time. - • **Finnish Craftsmanship:** Engineered in Finland for reliability that professionals and adventurers trust. ## Overview The Suunto MB-6 Matchbox Compass is a compact, weather-resistant navigation tool featuring a fixed declination adjustment, luminous needle, clinometer, and mirror sighting. Crafted in Finland, it offers reliable precision for both casual explorers and serious orienteers, fitting easily into pockets or worn on a lanyard for versatile outdoor use. ## Description desertcart.com Navigating across the water has never been easier thanks to Suunto's handy MB-6 matchbox compass. Housed in a weather-resistant matchbox-style case, the MB-6 is durable and compact, with a design that fits easily into a shirt or pants pocket for storage. But once you hit the open water, the combination hand-bearing/base-plate compass is ready to steer you in the right direction. The compass includes such features as a fixed declination adjustment system that's useful in areas with large magnetic variation, a luminous needle that's easy to read in poor lighting conditions, and a clinometer that measures the slope of any surface. Add in a jewel bearing and a highly accurate sighting hole and you have a reliable compass for virtually any outdoor application. Product Description Suunto MB-6 NH Mirror Sighting Compass Review: Suunto MB-6 Compass =perfect mid-range product - The Suunto MB-6 compass works for both the recreational user and the serious orienteer. It is accurate, reliable, easy to quickly read and its matchbox case protects the compass and provides a small footprint that fits easily in a pocket or can be conveniently worn on its lanyard around the neck. Moderately priced (list $60). This is a great all-purpose compass for those wanting more than a $10 toy and less than a $200 "professional instrument." Review: Excellent! Not your standby compass. - Amazing. Simple, reliable, easy to read, compact, protected in the nicely designed sleeve. ## Features - Crafted from the highest quality material - Perfect for outdoor and even indoor use - Made in Finland ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000FEXZIA | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,195,049 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2,136 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) | | Brand | Suunto | | Brand Name | Suunto | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 39 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00045235204038 | | Included Components | Suunto MB-6 NH Mirror Sighting Compass | | Item Dimensions L x W | 2.64"L x 1.85"W | | Item Type Name | Instruments & Accessories | | Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | | Manufacturer | Suunto | | Manufacturer Part Number | 9001687 | | Material | Synthetic | | Material Type | Synthetic | | Model Number | SS-SMS-9001687 | | Mounting Type | Wall Mount | | Product Dimensions | 2.64"L x 1.85"W | | Special Feature | Portable | | UPC | 045235204038 999993501901 001943193408 | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Suunto - **Item Weight:** 3.2 ounces - **Material:** Synthetic - **Product Dimensions:** 2.64"L x 1.85"W - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Suunto MB-6 Matchbox Compass - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Qn6iuEMFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suunto MB-6 Compass =perfect mid-range product *by A***J on December 15, 2008* The Suunto MB-6 compass works for both the recreational user and the serious orienteer. It is accurate, reliable, easy to quickly read and its matchbox case protects the compass and provides a small footprint that fits easily in a pocket or can be conveniently worn on its lanyard around the neck. Moderately priced (list $60). This is a great all-purpose compass for those wanting more than a $10 toy and less than a $200 "professional instrument." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! Not your standby compass. *by C***S on April 29, 2017* Amazing. Simple, reliable, easy to read, compact, protected in the nicely designed sleeve. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, light, utilitiarian compass, but nothing to write home about. Also, instructions to replace lanyard. *by A***I on November 10, 2015* Since I have some other Suunto products, I honestly expected that I was going to be blown away by this and would give it five stars. I am not. Don't get me wrong - it's a good product and I'd buy it again, but it's not quite as good as I thought. First, the good. The compass compacts into a very small box, is very light, and seems to be very sturdy. It won't break if you sit on it or throw it into your backpack together with pans and pots. It is readable and easy to use. It will likely last a lifetime (except for the lanyard). The lanyard can be replaced with some work (see below). The ok: the open-close action is a bit clunky, does not feel very precise and requires some amount of force and wiggling. The mirror slides in and and out every time you tilt the compass lengthwise. The mirror image of the compass while aiming at something is exactly what I'd call great, but it works. The bad: the lanyard is made of some very flimsy, semi-stretchy material and is on the short side. This will definitely not last as long as the rest of the compass. The compass comes with a tiny screwdriver to adjust the declination. That screwdriver looks like it's very well made, but is of extremely flimsy quality and twisted into a corkscrew immediately. I replaced the lanyard immediately by something better. Here's how. What you need: - A very small flathead screwdriver that is NOT MAGNETIZED - It helps to have a small pair of needlenose pliers or large tweezers to pull the new lanyard through. - If you want to install a lanyard that's much thicker than the original, you will need a drill with an appropriate drill bit to expand the original hole. The original hole is about 3 mm, and 5.5 mm is about the biggest you can go. How you do it: - Open the compass and turn it face down - Remove the three screws from the bottom. Use a screwdriver that IS NOT MAGNETIC. A magnetic screwdriver may ruin the compass. - The original lanyard is held in place by a knot on the end. Note that the two ends are knotted together and folded over to one side. - Pull the lanyard out. - Put in your own lanyard. I installed one made of Kelty Triptease guyline which reflects in the dark, so I can find the compass more easily. You may need to drill out the original lanyard hole if you install something thicker. I found that 5.5 mm is perfect for Kelty Triptease guyline. That's also probably about as big as you can go. - Also note that there is space on *both* sides of the hole. If you have a thicker than original lanyard, you may not be able to install it like the original (ends knotted together and stashed to one side). Instead, make two independent knots on the each end of the line, and put one on the left, and one on the right. The compass even has grooves in the reinforcements to allow that. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7276939-suunto-mb-6-matchbox-compass](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7276939-suunto-mb-6-matchbox-compass) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*