Sure, not all who wander are lost. But when you've been walking in circles for hours and your day hike is stretching into an overnight, that saying is cold comfort. The solution? Don't get lost in the ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

Loaded with bells and whistles, the Silva Ranger 2.0 has everything you’ll need to orient in the wild. This budget compass has most of the features of high-end models, including night navigation ...

This material is taken from Chapter 6 - Wilderness Travel from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. For more details on this exciting book check out The Backpacker's Field Manual Page. This ...

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In the days since GPS was invented, many of us have lost the skill of navigating by a good old compass and map. As a family on the road in a 1991 Airstream Motorhome, we were early adapters to the GPS ...

COMPASSES at Greenwich Observatory in London will soon be pointing true north for the first time in 360 years. Most people don’t realise that compasses are often slightly wrong because the ‘true north ...

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