{"id":33573,"date":"2025-03-26T19:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/?p=33573"},"modified":"2025-03-26T19:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:33:40","slug":"truarc-20-luminous-compass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/","title":{"rendered":"TruArc 20 luminous compass, so you don&#8217;t miss the North"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Information\" >Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Description\" >Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Notes\" >Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Technical_data_sheet\" >Technical data sheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Instruction_Manual\" >Instruction Manual<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Feedback\" >Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Additional_Images\" >Additional Images<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/en\/truarc-20-luminous-compass\/#Bibliography_and_media\" >Bibliography and media<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>TruArc\u2122 20 <\/strong>is the <strong>most advanced<\/strong> base compass from the prestigious <strong>Brunton<\/strong> company. It is<span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">manufactured in<\/span><\/span> <strong>Riverton<\/strong>,  <strong>Wyoming <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">(USA)<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It features a <strong>quick reference cover<\/strong> and a <strong>rubber base<\/strong> where it stores reference cards with <strong>different scales<\/strong>. Eminently professional, it includes <strong>an internal vial inclinometer<\/strong> and <strong>a cap inclinometer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>It is an <strong>ideal instrument for advanced navigation<\/strong>, <strong>snow safety<\/strong>, <strong>search and rescue<\/strong>, or <strong>scientific field work<\/strong>. The <strong>photoluminescent<\/strong> <a title=\"azimuth\" href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acimut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">azimuth<\/a> <strong>ring<\/strong> (8 hours max), <strong>the magnetic needle<\/strong>, the <strong>travel direction arrow<\/strong> and <strong>the sight<\/strong> are visible at night. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac103.95.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/en-es\/products\/truarc20-compass-luminescent&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;BUY&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#1fb78c&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;-1px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;5px&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brujula-truarc-20-500x800px.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Fully open TruArc compass. Image of the compass with all the features for its operation. &#8221; title_text=&#8221;brujula-truarc-20-500x800px.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/en-es\/products\/truarc20-compass-luminescent&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information\"><\/span>Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs admin_label=&#8221;Informaci\u00f3n del producto&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Characteristics&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Description\"><\/span><strong>Description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>TruArc\u2122 20 <\/strong>luminous compass is the greatest exponent of <strong>Brunton compasses<\/strong>. Configured with a <strong>field compass<\/strong>, it is a step higher than the rest of the compasses on the market, mainly due to its <strong>extraordinary specifications<\/strong>. Some of the most important are:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The <strong>TruArc\u2122<\/strong> global needle tilts up to <strong>20\u00b0<\/strong> for balanced use <strong>around the world<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool-free tilt adjustment<\/strong> is simple and quick to orient <strong>magnetic north<\/strong> to <strong>true north<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The dial features <strong>meridian lines<\/strong> that facilitate pre-trip planning by aligning with the <strong>grid lines on the map<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The ruler is available in <strong>inches\/centimeters<\/strong> (global) or <strong>metric scales<\/strong> (metric only) for accurate mapping work.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It allows <strong>you to follow a course even at dusk<\/strong> thanks to its 8 hours (maximum) of <strong>azimuth ring photoluminescence<\/strong> .<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Romer scales<\/strong> provide <strong>maximum latitude and longitude accuracy<\/strong> to integrate with a <strong>portable GPS<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Brunton EverNorth magnet<\/strong> is <strong>resistant to degaussing<\/strong> over time.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The <strong>extended reading<\/strong> provides the <strong>highest level of accuracy<\/strong> without compromising readability.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>observation mirror<\/strong> and<strong> aiming line<\/strong> are integrated into the cover.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Align to get <strong>the most accurate orientation<\/strong>, either by taking or following an orientation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Clinometer<\/strong> with a <strong>resolution of 2\u00b0<\/strong> to measure <strong>the angle of slope<\/strong> or <strong>the height<\/strong> of steps, peaks or trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Engineer&#8217;s rule<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Spirit level<\/strong> for <strong>absolutely accurate<\/strong> readings;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Keeping the compass level (not the needle) <strong>is critical<\/strong> to taking accurate orientation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It contains a <strong>map magnifying glass<\/strong> that makes it easy to read the smallest details.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> <strong> Quick reference cover<\/strong> for easy and quick readings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The <strong>rubber cover and foot<\/strong> protect the compass and house reference cards.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>It contains<\/strong><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>user-specific reference cards<\/strong> with scales and rulers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>High-visibility adhesive<\/strong> for better low-light performance;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It can be removed for easy use of the map.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz JpY6Fd\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Azimuth ring<\/strong> with a <strong>resolution of 1\u00b0<\/strong> for accurate readings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Notes<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The angle between <strong>magnetic and<\/strong> <strong>geographic<\/strong> north is called magnetic <strong>declination<\/strong> and varies depending on the <strong>time<\/strong> and <strong>location<\/strong> on the globe.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It is important to consider declination <strong>before taking measurements<\/strong> by adjusting the compass or traffic, or after measurement, <strong>by adding or subtracting the angle of declination<\/strong> depending on time and place.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">All <strong>Brunton<\/strong> baseplate transits and compasses are adjustable for magnetic declination.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Please refer to the instruction manuals for<\/strong> each product or the general instructions for more information.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>NOAA&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>Magnetic Declination Calculator<\/strong> allows you to instantly calculate magnetic declination: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.ngdc.noaa.gov\/geomag\/calculators\/magcalc.shtml\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdc.noaa.gov\/geomag\/calculators\/magcalc.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.ngdc.noaa.gov\/geomag\/calculators\/magcalc.shtml<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> <strong>NOAA<\/strong> also has a wealth of information on the <strong>magnetic field in general<\/strong> and other factors that affect the <strong>behavior of compass needles<\/strong> in various parts of the world.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"es\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The <strong>needles of<\/strong> <strong>Brunton<\/strong> recreational compasses are <strong>global<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> In all of our professional instruments,<strong> the needle magnets are optimized<\/strong> for a specific area where they are optimally balanced, but work well <strong>in five or more north or south zones<\/strong>. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"AxqVh\">\n<div class=\"OPPzxe\">\n<div class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\">\n<div class=\"usGWQd\">\n<div class=\"KkbLmb\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_data_sheet\"><\/span><strong>Technical data sheet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>10.4 x 6.3 x 2.5 cm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 102 gr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Azimuth:<\/strong> 1\u00ba resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instruction_Manual\"><\/span>Instruction Manual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Brunton TruArc\u2122 <\/strong>compass has a <strong>complete instruction manual<\/strong> (<a title=\"Click here\" href=\"https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TruArc_Compass_Insrtuction_Manual_ENGLISH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feedback\"><\/span><strong>Feedback<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For users like me, who don&#8217;t usually do routes that require guidance, the <strong>TruArc\u2122 20 <\/strong>compass is very big and, honestly, <strong>we don&#8217;t need it<\/strong>. But there is a group of people who, on a daily basis, for <strong>professional reasons<\/strong> (cartography, army, rescue, etc&#8230;) or for an <strong>extra-work<\/strong> activity (geology, adventure in snow, forests or desert, etc&#8230;), need a <strong>precise<\/strong> instrument of orientation and measurement to perform well. <\/p>\n<p>For them, the <strong>TruArc\u2122 20 <\/strong>compass is an <strong>ideal instrument<\/strong>, due to its <strong>low weight<\/strong>, <strong>small size<\/strong> and <strong>very high performance<\/strong>. In addition to its <strong>quick-access lid<\/strong> and rubber <strong>base<\/strong> that, in addition to housing <strong>reference cards<\/strong> , protects the compass from <strong>shocks<\/strong> and premature wear of the <strong>ruler paint<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>In short, this is a <strong>professional instrument<\/strong>, manufactured by the leading company in the sector (in the jargon they say: <strong>a Brunton-type compass!<\/strong>) and with very <strong>high precision<\/strong>. You know, <strong>so as not to lose the North!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Info. additional&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manufacturer: <b>Brunton International LLC,<\/b> Riverton, Wyoming, <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">USA.<\/span><\/span> <\/strong> Tel. +1-800-443-4871 &#8211; e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:sales@brunton.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sales@brunton.com<\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terms and conditions<\/strong>: <a title=\"Terms and Conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong>: <a title=\"Privacy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cookie policy<\/strong>: <a title=\"Privacy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequently asked questions:<\/strong> <a title=\"FAQ&#039;s\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxes: VAT included.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 1 year. <a title=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/brunton-product-warranty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repair service and spare parts<\/strong>: yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Availability: <\/strong>Consult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shipping: <\/strong>calculated at checkout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deferred payment<\/strong>: no.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Repair service<\/strong>: yes. <a title=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/pages\/repairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:support@brunton.com\">support@brunton.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Brand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"AxqVh\">\n<div class=\"OPPzxe\">\n<div class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\">\n<div class=\"usGWQd\">\n<div class=\"KkbLmb\">\n<div class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"page-content padded-section company-content project-content\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"902\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Brunton International LLC<\/strong> is a manufacturer <strong>of navigation tools<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Its product line includes <strong>recreational compasses<\/strong>, <strong>navigation equipment<\/strong>, and <strong>geology<\/strong> and <strong>surveying<\/strong> instruments.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It is located in <strong>Riverton<\/strong>, <strong>Wyoming (USA).<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"902\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>David W. Brunton<\/strong>, a Canadian geologist and mining engineer, and <strong>William Ainsworth<\/strong>, an expert watchmaker, founded <strong>Brunton<\/strong> in <strong>1895<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The company is famous for its first product, the <strong>Brunton Pocket Transit<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Geologists, foresters, surveyors, and archaeologists use this portable compass and clinometer.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Known simply as <strong>&#8220;Brunton,&#8221;<\/strong> the <strong>Pocket Transit<\/strong> was first patented in <strong>1894<\/strong> by <strong>David Brunton<\/strong>, who commissioned <strong>William Ainsworth<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Sons<\/strong> to manufacture his invention in <strong>Denver<\/strong>, <strong>Colorado<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"902\">The company was later incorporated as <strong>William Ainswort, Inc<\/strong>. In<strong> 1972<\/strong>, a group of <strong>Riverton<\/strong>, <strong>Wyoming<\/strong> businessmen acquired the company and founded <strong>Brunton, Inc<\/strong>. expanding the product range with hunting knives and binoculars. In <strong>1996<\/strong> it was acquired by <strong>Silva of Sweden AB,<\/strong> manufacturer of the well-known <strong>Silva compass<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"902\">The company passed into the hands <strong>of several investment funds<\/strong> and was finally acquired, in <strong>2021<\/strong> by the <strong>inventors of <\/strong><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"><strong>Axis Transit<\/strong>, and leadership returned to <strong>Riverton<\/strong>, <strong>Wyoming<\/strong>, where it has been manufactured for <strong>50 years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">For the first time since its founding in <strong>1894<\/strong>, <strong>Brunton<\/strong> is a family-owned business, <strong>owned by a woman and led by geologists<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"902\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Brunton is well known for making the <strong>world&#8217;s most reliable compasses<\/strong>, inspiring, educating and supporting professional and outdoor activities, and imagining a world where <strong>everyone can find their way<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Media&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TruArc 20 Mirrored Professional Compass\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9b7tKXvMCpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Im\u00e1genes adicionales&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Images\"><\/span><strong>Additional Images<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brujula-truarc-20-cenital-600x600px.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;TruARc 20 compass, overhead view. On a transparent plastic plate is presented the dial with scales, level and hands. &#8221; title_text=&#8221;brujula-truarc-20-cenital-600x600px.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;12px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Brunton<\/strong> <a title=\"TruArc\u2122 20 Luminous\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brunton.com\/en-es\/products\/truarc20-compass-luminescent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TruArc\u2122 20 Luminous<\/a>, zenithal view.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/encyclobjects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brujula-luminosa-truarc-20-cerrada-600x600px.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;TruArc 20 Compass, closed. 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