It's a basic compass that has everything that's needed for basic/casual orienteering.  It's easy to read, and the rounded base makes it easier to hold in-hand for those quick bearing checks.  I gave one of these as a gift to a friend who them took it along on a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trip.  It served him just fine, and has proved durable.  It is a little more compact, so it fits better in my waist pack, or in my cargo pants side pocket.