Tag Archives: compass
Navigation with a GPS and Compass – Part 3
This video is the last of a three part series. The first two parts discussed the basics of navigation with a GPS and compass. This third and final video of the series takes us through a 6 – 8 mile … Continue reading →
Navigation with a compass and GPS – Part 2
Using a compass and GPS is not really that difficult, but its not that easy either. Before a hiker or camper takes their GPS and compass into the wilderness, they should spend some time getting familiar with both of them. … Continue reading →
Navigation while on a hiking trip
Basic navigation should be a skill that every hiker and camper understands. This video discusses using a GPS, compass and topo map to do some basic land navigation. Navigation should not be left to just 1 or 2 devices. When … Continue reading →
What to bring on a day hike
What really makes a day pack? Some people seem to think that a day pack is just a school book bag that hiking gear can be carried in. While other groups think that day packs need to be expensive packs … Continue reading →
Navigation with a Compass and GPS – Part 1
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 →
How a watch affects a compass
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 →