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The Gold Standard since 1894 2024 PRODUCT GUIDE GEOLOGY The geological industry that gave birth to Brunton is still at the core of our brand and product range. Geologists around the world rely on our transits as an essential part of their field kit. OR BL GD Pocket Transits Globally preferred by field professionals, who need the highest level of precision and durability. Product Name Models E = Laser Engravable P = Custom Pad-Printable Axis Transit E F-5012 (0-360°) F-5011 (0-90° Quad) Geo Transit E F-5010 (0-360°) F-5009 (0-90° Quad) Standard Transit E F-5020 (0-360°) F-5021 (0-90° Quad) SILVER (default) - Additional Colors ORANGE - OR BLUE - BL GOLD - GD ComPro Transit Miners D-Light Transit Tactical Transit GeoLite Transit P F-5008 (0-360°) F-5007 (0-90° Quad) F-5040 (0-360°) F-5041 (0-90° Quad) F-6050 (0-360°) F-6060 (0-6400, mils) F-5030-N F-5030-E F-5030-S Description Measurements Dimensions (closed) Weight Azimuth Declination Adjustment Hinge Clinometer Protractor Internal Clinometer Percent Grade Body Leather Case Included Needle Magnet Induction Dampened Sapphire Jewel Bearing Custom Needle Balancing Needle Lock Sighting Capabilities Short and Long Sights Side Vial Levels Flat Bottom Water Resistant Hinge/Lid Range Bottle Opener! Tripod Compatibility A twist on the traditional transit. The Axis can take simultaneous measurements of strike & dip, trend & plunge, dip & dip direction, or bearing & angle, making data collection faster and easier than ever. A universal mapping tool that combines traditional methods with some simultaneous measurement capabilities. The best features of our traditional transits, upgraded into this CNC milled body with a flat base for low-angle measurements. Multiple color options for enhanced visibility in the field. An ultralight mapping tool for those looking to save weight in the field, with the same internal components and measurement methods as our CNC milled transits. The classic ComPro transit, illuminated for low light conditions such as mines or caves. Batteryoperated EL panels stay illuminated for 60 seconds with each push of the button. The tactical transit used by the U.S. Military. Built with a green composite body and the same internal components as other Brunton transits. Strike & Dip Dip & Dip Direction - Simultaneous: Strike & Dip Trend & Plunge Dip & Dip Direction (adjust ring) Bearing & Angle 3.9 x 2.8 x 1.1 in 9.9 x 7.1 x 2.9 cm 12 oz | 340 g Strike & Dip Dip & Dip Direction Simultaneous: Dip & Dip Direction Trend & Plunge (limited) 3.7 x 2.8 x 1.3 in 9.4 x 7.1 x 3.4 cm 10.4 oz | 293 g Strike & Dip 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.3 in 8.0 x 7.1 x 3.4 cm 7.0 oz | 197 g Strike & Dip Strike & Dip Strike & Dip 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.4 in 8.0 x 7.0 x 3.4 cm 5.8 oz | 165 g 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.4 in 8.0 x 7.0 x 3.4 cm 5.15 oz | 146 g 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.4 in 8.0 x 7.0 x 3.4 cm 5.8 oz | 165 g +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/-1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations +/- 180° +/- 180° +/- 180° +/- 180° +/- 180° +/- 180° +/- 1° w/ 2° graduations (on-lid) +/- 1/2° w/ 1° graduations Gravity-controlled, 360°of 1° graduations for +/- 1/2° accuracy +/- 1° w/ 2° graduations 5% graduations Lever-controlled, 180° of 1° graduations for +/- 1/2° accuracy 5% graduations 5% graduations 5% graduations 5% graduations CNC milled aluminum w/ hard-anodized finish Lightweight composite · · · · · NdFeB disc · · · NdFeB disc · · · NdFeB disc · · · NdFeB disc · · · NdFeB disc · · · Adjustable - default is locked when released Non-adjustable, locked when needle button is pressed Hollow hinge sighting tube · · · · · · · · w/ non-slip silicon foot · Mirror w/ window on inside of lid · · · · 360° around 2 axes 220° 180° 180° 180° · · Built-in slots for Brunton ball and socket transit mount to use with tripod or monopod/Jacob's Staff · NdFeB disc · · · · · 180° Geology-specific baseplate compass for students and field geologists who prefer a lightweight option or need an effective backup compass for backcountry work. Strike & Dip Dip & Dip Direction Simultaneous: Dip & Dip Direction 4 x 2.5 x 0.7 in 10.2 x 6.4 x 1.8 cm 2.9 oz | 83 g +/- 1° w/ 2° graduations +/- 180° +/- 2 1/2° w/ 5° graduations on-baseplate w/ 2° graduations +/- 2 1/2° w/ 5° graduations Acrylic baseplate w/ glass-filled PA lid EverNorth Liquid Dampened · N, Eq, or S needles · · 180° Backcountry explorers and outdoor enthusiasts depend on navigational tools as a matter of safety. They need professional-grade reliability combined with ease of use. We strive to equip and educate the entire spectrum of outdoor adventurers to safely navigate and explore the outdoors. Recreational Compasses Number 1 of the 10 Essentials: a map & compass, and knowing how to use them. Product Name P Models GLOW = phosphorescent P = Custom Pad-Printable TruArc 20 F-TRUARC20 F-TRUARC20-GLOW TruArc 15 P F-TRUARC15 F-TRUARC15-GLOW TruArc 10 TruArc 5 P F-TRUARC10 F-TRUARC10-GLOW F-TRUARC5 TruArc 3 P F-TRUARC3 8010 F-8010-GLOW Instructor Kits P F-8900C-12 F-8900C-24 Description Our most advanced baseplate compass with sighting mirror, quickreference lid, and protective rubber foot that stores reference cards with an array of scales. This mirrored baseplate compass offers professional features ideal for advanced navigation, snow-safety, search and rescue, or scientific field work. Explorers can depend on this high precision, mirrorless compass. A full set of navigation features and Romer scales offer seamless GPS integration. This compass makes intensive map work a cinch with a map magnifier to ensure you see every detail. Large baseplate is ideal for accurate triangulation. Our best-selling baseplate compass. Classic, simple, and reliable, this compass is an essential tool on any trail. A traditional scouting compass that works 24-7! Luminous readout enables navigation any time while a larger baseplate is perfect for trip planning and classic routefinding. Teach vital map and compass skills with our kits. Includes: -12 or 24 TruArc 3 Compasses - Instructor Carrying Case - Field Guide - Student Workbook - Instructor Study Guide - Large Instructor's Model Dimensions Weight Azimuth resolution Global Needle Tool-Free Declination Map Meridian Lines Inch/MM Scales Luminous Option Magnified Readout Reciprocal Azimuth Ring Sighting Mirror Clinometer Bubble Level Map Magnifier Quick-Reference Lid Cover & Rubber Foot GPS Confidence Circles Ergonomic Baseplate Romer (UTM) Scales 4.2 x 2.7 x 0.95 in 10.7 x 6.9 x 2.4 cm 3.6 oz | 101 g 1° · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 x 2.5 x 0.7 in 10.2 x 6.4 x 1.8 cm 2.4 oz | 68 g 1° · · · · · · · · · · · 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.5 in 13.0 x 7.1 x 1.3 cm 1.7 oz | 48 g 1° · · · REVERSIBLE · · 4.3 x 2.9 x 0.6 in 10.9 x 7.4 x 1.5 cm 1.6 oz | 45 g 2° · · · · 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 in 8.9 x 6.4 x 1.4 cm 1.1 oz | 32 g 2° · · · · 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 in 10.4 x 6.1 x 1.5cm 1.3 oz | 36 g 2° for 0-360° · · on baseplate · · 11.1 x 10.9 x 2.8 in 28.2 x 27.7 x 7.1 cm 31 oz | 875 g 44 oz | 1256 g 2° · · · · · · · · · sales@brunton.com | www.brunton.com | 1-800-443-4871 | Brunton International LLC. 2255 Brunton Court, Riverton, Wyoming 82501 USA No Batteries Required. Low Battery The last thing you want to see in the field... Whether you're navigating deep in the backcounty or taking measurements all day in the front-country, a dead battery is bad news. Dependence on digital devices can leave you lost in the woods or with lost data. That's why Brunton is committed to traditional tools that are powered by Earth's magnetic field. They'll keep you on track all day, wherever you roam ...even in the dead zones! SINERITVAEN RTON, W SINE YTOANMING SUINSEA TAN S I NCE 1894 BRUNTON: Powered by Earth's magnetic field! Vintage Pocket Compass E F-1894DWB Modeled after an original D.W. Brunton design, this compass pays tribute to over a century of innovation. 2.7 x 2 x 0.7 in | 6.7 x 5.1 x 1.7 cm 2.2 oz | 61 g Teton Topo Pocket Compass E F-5031 An updated classic, with a black anodized finish and a topographic map of the Grand Teton in Wyoming. 2 x 2 x 0.7 in | 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.7 cm 2.1 oz | 59 g 9077 Lensatic F-9077 A classic military-style sighting compass with luminescent reference points. 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.0 in | 7.4 x 5.6 x 2.5 cm 3 oz | 86 g ECOmpasses The world's only recycled compass line, reusing manufacturing waste and other plastics! Product Name 8010 ECOmpass P Tag-Along 9045 Chill ECOmpass Models P = Custom Pad-Printable F-8010-ECO F-9045-ECO (Fahrenheit, °F) F-9045-ECO-K (Celsius, °C) Description Traditional scouting compass made from recycled and reclaimed acrylic. A small compass and thermometer to bring with you anywhere. Dimensions Weight Resolution 8010 Feature Set Recycled/Reclaimed Acrylic Baseplate Recycled RPET Strap 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 in | 10.4 x 6.1 x 1.5 cm 1.3 oz | 36 g 2° for 0-360° · · · 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4 in | 6.4 x 4.6 x 1.0 cm 0.6 oz | 16 g 5° · · Tag-Along These compact compasses can attach to packs, jackets, or keys so they are always with you! P Product Name Tag-Along 9045 Chill Compass Models P = Custom Pad-Printable F-9045-OR (°F) F-9045K-OR (°C) Description Dimensions Weight Resolution Thermometer A small compass and thermometer all-in-one. 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4 in 6.4 x 4.6 x 1.0 cm 0.6 oz | 16 g 5° Celsius or Fahrenheit Tag-Along 9041 Glow Compass F-9041-OR Tag-Along 9040 Compass F-9040-OR Navigate even in the dark, with this compass that can attach to almost anything. Navigation is always on-hand when you hitch this compass to zippers, webbing or keys. 2 x 1.7 x 0.4 in 5 x 4.3 x 1.0 cm 0.6 oz | 18 g 5° 2 x 1.7 x 0.4 in 5 x 4.3 x 1.0 cm 0.6 oz | 18 g 5° sales@brunton.com | www.brunton.com | 1-800-443-4871 | Brunton International LLC. 2255 Brunton Court, Riverton, Wyoming 82501 USA Quick Reference Card Set F-QRCARDS Navigation and general tips and tricks card set for when you plan to navigate in the backcountry. 3.6 x 2.5 x 0.04 in | 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.1 cm 0.5 oz | 13.6 g Grain Size Card F-GRAINCARD An essential field geology reference tool for the visual classification of sediments by size, shape, and concentration. 3.6 x 2.5 x 0.04 in | 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.1 cm 0.2 oz | 5.9 g Map Multi-Tool F-MAPTOOL An all-in-one tool that includes standard and metric rulers, Romer grids for common map scales, and a unique protractor for measuring and plotting angles. 6.0 x 3.5 x 0.04 in | 15.2 x 7.6 x 0.7 cm 0.4 oz | 10.4 g Sighting Tools Durable, sight-through compasses and clinometers with LED options for low-light conditions. Product Name Models Description OmniSight OmniSlope Magnetic North F-OMNISIGHT-MN* Magnetic Equator F-OMNISIGHT-ME* Magnetic South F-OMNISIGHT-MS* *all models also available as -LED F-OMNISLOPE F-OMNISLOPE-LED A sighting compass that allows accurate simultaneous forward and reciprocal bearing measurements using four different scales. A compact and sturdy sighting inclinometer that allows for quick and accurate vertical angle measurements using three different scales. Measurements MILS Quadrant Reciprocal azimuth Azimuth Slope (degrees) Forestry chain (feet) Percent grade (%) Dimensions Weight Graduations Declination Adjustment 3.7 x 2.5 x 0.85 in | 9.4 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm 3.7 x 2.5 x 0.85 in | 9.4 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm 4.8 oz | 136 g 4.8 oz | 136 g 1° resolution 180° range 1° resolution 180° range Monoculars Portable pocket optics for enhanced views anywhere you go. Product Name Models Echo Zoom Monocular F-ECHOZOOM Description Dimensions Weight Compact monocular with BaK-4 prism glass with 7-21x zoom ensures a sharp image. 4 x 1.4 x 1.4 in 10.2 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm 2.7 oz | 77 g Power 7-21 x 21 Eye Relief/Exit Pupil 12 mm / 2.4 mm-1.8 mm Lite Tech Monocular F-LT822 Lightweight yet powerful, this monocular excels in close quarters within 10 feet. 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 in 8.9 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm 2.4 oz | 68 g 8 x 22 12 mm / 2.4 mm Echo Pocket Monocular F-ECHO7018 F-ECHO7018-OR F-ECHO7018-BL F-ECHO7108-GR High performance with bright, sharp images as close as 13 inches. 3.2 x 1.3 x 1.3 in 8.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm 1.6 oz | 45.4 g 7 x 18 12 mm / 2.6 mm Professional Accessories Adding stability, functionality, and protection for Brunton products in the field. Product Name Models P = Custom Pad Printable Jacob's Staff F-4090 Non-Magnetic Tripod F-3051 Ball & Socket Transit Mount F-3040 Jacob's Staff Thimble F-3060 Non-Magnetic Mapboard F-MAPBOARD-GR F-MAPBOARD-OR F-MAPBOARD-BL Branded Geology Field Book P F-FIELDBOOK F-FIELDBOOK-6PK Leather Transit and Omni Cases E F-AXISCASE (Axis) F-GEOCASE (Geo) F-TRANCASE (Stan. & ComPro) F-OMNICASE (OmniProducts) Weather-Resistant Transit Case F-3000WR* *fits Standard & ComPro only Description Collapsible, lightweight Jacob's Staff with 25cm markings and indicators for 1.5m extenion, compatible with the OmniSlope or Ball & Socket Mount for transits. This non-magnetic tripod ensures the ultimate level of accuracy through stability. Affix your transit to a tripod for stable, handsfree sighting or to a monopod enhanced accuracy. Combine this press-fit thimble with the Ball & Socket Transit Mount and convert any pole into a Jacob's staff. Non-magnetic flat build won't interfere with compass measurements. Includes transparent pouch for storing mapping supplies. Rite in the Rain® Geology Field Notebook (no. 540F) with Brunton logo and centimeter scale for additional functionality in the field. All Brunton Transits and Omni products come with a leather case, but they might not last as long as your transit! Extras are available. A lightweight plastic case that offers extra protection against rain and moisture. Built-in belt loop with optional webbing clip. Dimensions 27.5 x 1.9 x 1.9 in 70 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm (open: 62.5 in | 159 cm) 19.5 x 1.5 x 1.8 in 49.5 x 4.6 x 4.6 cm (open: 49 in | 125 cm) 3.4 x 2.5 x 0.9 in 8.6 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm 1.5 x 1 in 3.8 x 2.5 cm 14 x 11 x 0.4 in 35.6 x 27.9 x 1.0 cm (open: 22 in | 56 cm) 7.6 x 4.8 x 0.6 in 19.2 x 12.2 x 1.6 cm 4 x 4 x 2 in | 10 x 10 x 5 cm 4 x 4.75 x 2 in | 10 x 12 x 5 cm 3.4 x 3.3 x 2.1 in 8.6 x 8.4 x 5.3 cm Weight 9.9 oz | 281 g 25 oz | 708 g 4.6 oz | 132 g 0.8 oz | 22.7 g 20.4 oz | 577 g 9.6 oz | 272 g 2.4 oz | 68 g 3 oz | 85 g 2.9 oz | 81 g Non-magnetic · · · · · · · · 1894 - 2024 Celebrating 130 Years of Innovation Brunton GMraonuupfacturing in RivertoSni,lvWayomingFis rth Gold MScaanluefaCcotmurpinagnyin Denver, CO 2021 2019 2016 2014 2010 Heerschaps purchase Brunton, bringing back to US ownership Standard transit remodeled Heerschaps patent the revolutionary Axis transit Product line expanded then contracted again Fenix Sweden purchases Brunton; moves compass manufacturing back to WY Fiskars of Finland purchases Brunton; moves some manufacturing overseas 2255 Brunton Court building Geo transit is developed 20200607 with geologists in mind 2000 Brunton is purchased by Silva Sweden; product line is broadened 1996 Fenix kars U.S. military purchases 8010 "Smoke Chaser" compass for first time 1990 W D.W. Brunton patents the original pocket transit Ainsworth Company established in Denver, CO 1898 1905 1912 1894 2024 NEW D.W. Brunton licenses patents to Ainsworth D.W. Brunton patent adds peep sight, tripod mount & T-bubble level N Ainswo D.W. Brunton patent reverts to one long level & double peep sight 1914 Military transit developed and illuminated with radium 1920 E 1927 1929 D.W. Brunton passes on First military contract for M2 tactical transit Lightweight ComPro transit 1986 and disc magnet developed Binocular line begins; becomes a major part of Brunton identity until 2014 1981 Liquid-filled recreational compasses developed - Sportsman's Compass Brunton assets purchased by Wyoming partners; and all operations moved up to Riverton, WY 1976 1972 S Ainsworth & Sons By 1930, over 30,000 Brunton transits sold worldwide The Brunton pocket transit becomes the global gold standard for geologists and other field professionals BUILT IN WYOMING | SOLD WORLDWIDE In November 2021, Brunton's ownership and leadership were brought back home to Riverton, Wyoming, where the brand's manufacturing has existed for 50 years. For the first time since its founding in 1894, Brunton is a woman-owned, geologist-owned, family-owned business. We design, build, sell, and warehouse nearly all of our products under one roof. Brunton is back to our roots as a navigation-focused company. By making the world's most reliable compasses, transits, and exploration tools, we inspire, educate, and support professional and outdoor field pursuits. sales@brunton.com | www.brunton.com | 1-800-443-4871 | Brunton International LLC. 2255 Brunton Court, Riverton, Wyoming 82501 USAAdobe PDF Library 17.0 Adobe InDesign 18.3 (Windows)