Suunto Clipper Micro Compass — Clip-On Card Compass for Northern Hemisphere

Reviews

1. X XavierValentine01 5/5

   Surprisingly precise for its size

   Tiny unit but very accurate. Looks neat and pairs well with Suunto watches.

2. R Randall 5/5

   Excellent quick-orientation tool — worth it

   I’ve used many small compasses over decades and this one exceeded expectations. Not for precision map declination work, but for a fast wrist glance to find north it’s instant and steady. At 71 I appreciate the immediate, no-fuss feedback. It even looks good on the wrist.

3. C Cole 5/5

   Tiny, tough, and reliably points the way

   This thing is minuscule—lighter than you expect—but built tough. I clipped it to my watch band and it worked immediately with no power required. It gives a rapid, reliable indication of direction when my smartwatch can’t help, and I quickly use it to confirm travel bearing.

4. T thms57 3/5

   Good while intact, but durability concerns

   I’ve bought this model several times. The first lasted well, but more recent units have come apart: the clip rings broke or the whole piece fell off. The tiny black rings are easy to lose and feel less durable than before.

5. M Moni 5/5

   Small but genuinely usable for real navigation

   I’ve collected many compasses and never go out without one. After once getting turned around in dense Canadian woods, I carry backups. I bought this along with another mini model out of curiosity. Both feel well made and are liquid-filled, which matters. Despite their toy-like size they provide accurate, practical bearings. The tiny footprint suits me because I know how to operate a compass; for beginners the scale can be fiddly.

6. P purchaser 5/5

   Solid compass, flimsy attachment

   The compass element is accurate and the bearing dial has the right stiffness. The plastic clip, however, feels brittle; if it breaks you lose the only way to mount it. It served me well on city and mountain walks during a week in Spain, aside from that weak attachment point.

7. T Tom 4/5

   Peels away from the housing over time

   The compass eventually separates from its casing. I owned two and experienced the same problem with both units.

8. S Scott A. Beers 4/5

   Useful on deck for quick bearings

   I work on a passenger boat and like being able to glance at my wrist for heading. I trimmed my watchband to fit and smoothed the clip’s points as they dug in. It’s been handy for estimating direction and I may move it to my life jacket chest strap for comfort. After a couple of weeks I’m pleased with its performance.

9. Y Yvonne Wessels 5/5

   Does exactly what it needs to do

   Performs well, feels solid and reliable. Works as advertised.

10. T TheOriginalKDM 1/5

    Good capsule, weak housing design

    The compass capsule itself is clear, easy to read and glows after light exposure, but the housing is thin and the side clasp can slip open. It won’t reliably stay on thicker, rugged watchbands during active movement. A more robust clip design would make the otherwise good compass far more practical.

11. S Sia W. 5/5

    Nicely packaged and promising

    Arrived in neat packaging. Haven’t had a chance to use it much yet, but it looks well made and ready for field use.

12. G GSG 5/5

    Handy complement to a baseplate compass

    I added the Clipper to my thick resin watch band by shaving a small groove so it would grip. The clip has two prongs that hold best on thinner straps; it would fully close over a narrower band. When removed, its magnetic north matched my baseplate compass. Mounted near the watch face, the watch’s metal can shift readings a few degrees, so placement matters. Overall it’s a useful backup for quick orientation.