Compass Point

Compass Point, orienteering equipment specialist since 1991

Compass Point is a British online store dedicated to selling specialised kit for orienteering, trail running and mountain activities. The company presents itself as the UK's leading orienteering specialist and has been operating since 1991. Its catalogue consists of products selected by its own team, who compete in the sport and test the kit before putting it on sale.

The shop combines online sales with a physical presence at events: a mobile shop travels to the main orienteering competitions in the country, where customers can see and try the kit before buying, with no appointment needed.

Footwear and technical clothing

The footwear section includes shoes specifically for orienteering, trail running, road running and junior models, as well as insoles, technical socks and shoe care products and accessories. As for clothing, the catalogue covers orienteering garments such as technical tops and pants, gaiters, training wear, base layers, midlayers, tops, tights and shorts, as well as waterproof and weather jackets. Junior orienteering clothing is also available.

Compasses, navigation and event equipment

Navigation is one of the shop's cornerstones. Thumb compasses, plate compasses and wrist compasses are sold, along with magnifiers, spares and accessories. The catalogue is completed with orienteering essentials: map holders and cases, control description holders, whistles and safety equipment, as well as SPORTIdent systems.

For event organisers and clubs, the shop offers specific equipment such as control kites, permanent markers, control cards and punches, and bulk order bundles. It also has a section for schools with starter kits, educational resources and bulk orders.

Hydration, technology and sports health

The range includes running backpacks, hydration packs, vests, water bottles and soft flasks, as well as hydration and energy gels. In the technology section there are GPS sports watches, head torches, running headphones and tech accessories. The sports health and performance section includes sports reading glasses, supports and braces, and tapes and strapping. There is also a selection of outdoor safety and first aid essentials, plus camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags and accessories.

Custom kit for clubs and teams

Compass Point offers custom technical clothing for orienteering clubs, running clubs, cycling teams, schools and other sports organisations. The service includes full design, from artwork to delivery, technical performance fabrics from trusted suppliers and competitive group pricing for clubs of all sizes.

Presence on the orienteering calendar

The company maintains an active presence on the British competition circuit. Its mobile shop is present at events such as the SN Trophy in Mytchett, the November Classic in Brockenhurst, the Caddihoe Day 1 and 2 in Bovey Tracey, the DEE weekend in Raven Meols Dunes (Formby) and Edge Hill (Ormskirk), the Dales Weekend in Skipton and Settle, the CompassSport Cup Final in East Grinstead and the Northern Championships in Todmorden, among others. At these events, attendees can receive direct advice and purchase products before the race.

Brands and featured products

Among the brands and models the shop highlights are the MOSCOW Model 3 Stable Compass and Model 8 Rainbow Compass, the VJ Falcon wide fitting orienteering shoes and VJ Integrator 20, and the INOV8 MudTalon Precision, MudTalon Wide and Mudtalon V2 trail and fell running shoes for men and women. The catalogue shows prices such as £55.00 for the MOSCOW compasses, £135.00 for the VJ Falcon, £145.00 for the VJ Integrator 20 and £107.99 for the INOV8 Mudtalon V2, with occasional discounts on some INOV8 models.