New to orienteering? Don't let a cheap compass steal your race results.

When choosing equipment online, many people have questions:

"They all look like a plastic board with a needle. What's the difference between a cheap, generic compass and a professional Kanpas?"

For orienteering beginners and advanced enthusiasts, the biggest misconception is that a compass is just a 'direction tool.' But once you actually run, you'll find the experience is worlds apart.

1. Is the needle steady or erratic while running?

Generic compass: It looks normal when stationary, but as soon as you start running, the magnetic needle shakes and spins wildly. Every time you want to check your direction, you have to stop or slow down and wait for it to stop spinning.

Kanpas: Utilizes strong magnets and professional fluid damping. Even when running at full speed, the needle remains as steady as if it were fixed in place. You can check your direction while running without stopping to look closely.

2. How many seconds do you need to wait for it to stop when you turn around?

White-label compasses: Every time you turn and change course, the needle swings back and forth in the North Pole direction for several seconds before coming to a stop. In a race with over twenty checkpoints, just waiting for the needle to stop wastes one or two minutes.

Kanpas: The needle returns to its original position in less than one second the instant you turn, pointing precisely where it wants and never disrupting your running rhythm.

3. Will air bubbles appear in the needle case when the weather gets cold?

White-label compasses: To save costs, the liquid in the needle case is packaged using cheap production processes. In autumn and winter, when temperatures drop, the liquid contracts, creating a large air bubble that can jam the magnetic needle. Furthermore, after 3-5 months of sunlight exposure, the liquid begins to change color, directly affecting the product's transparency.

Kanpas: Using a strict sealing process, the needle case remains smooth and bubble-free, preventing needle jamming, regardless of the cold winter or hot summer. Kanpas has reduced the bubble occurrence rate to below 0.3%.

4. How much do you trust your product: When using a compass, if you stop at any time, can you confidently trust its direction without hesitation?

Summary: Beginners Need Better Equipment

Many people think, "I'm a beginner, so a cheap one will do."

But the truth is: beginners are the ones who need a truly reliable compass the most.

A shaky, sluggish, generic compass will only make you constantly doubt your direction on the course, stop frequently, and even get lost and exhausted; while a reliable Kanpas allows you to focus all your attention on reading the map and running, easily enjoying the fun of orienteering.

A brand is more than just a logo! It's easy to put a brand name on a compass. But building a compass brand that users trust requires years of product development, testing, improvement, and a deep understanding of the actual needs of orienteering.

KanPas has chosen to focus on manufacturing compasses that users trust.