Abstract: A low profile compass of the type including a transparent base member and fluid-filled vial contains a directional indicator in the vial in the form of a circle which is alignable with another circle imprinted on the vial. A hinged cover assembly can be detented to selected positions and includes a mirrored sight line for direct line sighting, and a lower protective cover or shoe for the base of the compass also serves as a receptacle for instruction sheets and scales for use in taking directional readings as well as for orientation alignment on a topographic map and inclinometer readings.

Abstract: A floatable aquatic vehicle for receiving and suspending an individual in a seated, floating configuration in water. The vehicle includes a support frame having an egg-like configuration. The egg-like configuration of the frame is a continuously arcuate enclosure having a large radius of curvature at a first side and a smaller radius of curvature at an opposing second side, the first and second sides being joined together. The vehicle also includes a flexible cover for encasing a buoyant float and a central opening for receiving the individual. The frame is coupled to the flexible cover so that the frame supports the cover at the opening.