Monthly Archives: May 2008

Camping Video Collection

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Kevin

Instead of posting a dozen videos on one page, this one video player was created, then several of my camping videos can be played through it. To scroll through the videos, click the arrow on the right and left hand … Continue reading →

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Navigation with a Compass and GPS – Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Kevin

This article is a basic introduction to navigation with a compass and GPS. First, lets cover some basic terms. Compass – A compass, is a tool for finding directions on the Earth. The basic compass uses magnetic north to give … Continue reading →

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How a watch affects a compass

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Kevin

When you are depending on your compass to get you back home, you should be careful to not get your wristwatch too close to the compass. In some cases the watch can throw the compass off as much as 20 … Continue reading →

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