No, that's not normal at all. Your battery, even with heavy backlight and
compass use, should last for months. It sounds like there is a problem with your unit that is draining your power; I'd contact
Suunto to see about getting it fixed.
To get the ball rolling, go to
http://www.suuntousa.com/service.htm and fill out the form provided.
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