Someone asked on a FB group that I belong to about what to look for in a good compass. In addition to that information, he got a lot of free advice about learning how to use a compass. Well, it… Read More ›
Map & Compass Skills
How to triangulate your position
Most lists of essential everyday carry outdoor gear include a map and a compass, but just having them is no magic talisman to keep you from getting lost or to get you where you want to go. You need to… Read More ›
How to read a heading
(Sixth in a series) So, you’ve managed to find Old Mad John Redrum’s treasure map and you found the rock that looks like a witch’s nose, and you’ve used your trusty compass to figure out what direction to go. Did… Read More ›
How to walk a straight line
(fifth in a series) So someone (maybe a pirate) or something (like a treasure map) tells you to walk half a mile at a heading of 222° and you whip out your trusty compass and set your DOT (direction of… Read More ›
How to find directions with a compass
(Fourth in a series) What if you find a treasure map!? I know, when has that ever happened to anyone? But still – stay with me for a minute. If you were to find a treasure map it’d likely to… Read More ›
How to orient a map
(Third in a series – Before you go on an outdoor adventure, get a good compass and find some useful maps.) A map with all its squiggly lines and colors can, at first glance, seem like a confusing jumble. One… Read More ›
Where to get trek maps
(Second in a series) Yesterday I posted a couple of suggestions about getting a good compass to keep you safe and on track in your outdoor activities, and soon I’ll be posting articles about how to use that compass effectively,… Read More ›
