Wow, manufactured in the USA even. I've always used a Silva, thinking they were made in Sweden. Not any more. This year I got a Brunton which I like as it's bigger for my aging eyes.  ;D My thwart in my Encounter is like a mile ahead of me so I'd never be able to see a compass mounted there well enough. I'm looking for ideas to mount my GPS near me so I can see it while paddling. Possibly from my seat pedistal...