When, in 1933, three Swedish orienteers invented the first liquid filled compass, they had no idea that the Silva brand born as a result, would go on to become the number one choice for orienteers and adventurers all over the world. Today, with more than 70 years of experience and expert industry knowledge under their belts, Silva continue to produce high quality precision compasses which are used by both professionals and everyday outdoors people.
This Swedish company uses the highly challenging and extreme environments of the Scandinavian outdoors to test and push each product to its limit, satisfying consumers that they are investing in quality products which function to an optimum in all situations. In 1992 Silva set the industry standard again by giving the world its first handheld GPS with an integral digital compass.
Along with their compasses, Silva also enjoys a high profile industry reputation for designing and manufacturing headlamps for a range of outdoor uses. Silva headlamps were first introduced at the same time as their liquid filled compasses and have scooped the company a cabinet full of Outdoor Industry Awards for Innovation.
Along with their instantly recognizable compasses and headlamps, Silva also design and manufacture pedometers, binoculars, walking poles and various other professional items and accessories.
