That's why a magnetized compass and a paper map—and the navigational knowhow to use them—are part of the Ten Essentials. This article covers the following concepts:

This clear, concise guide helps you understand features, terms and technology to find the right compass for your needs.

Find your way outside by learning practical map and compass navigation skills. This workshop will teach you how to read key features on topographic maps, identify the parts of a compass, how to find …

Read How to Use a Compass for a refresher on how to take a bearing in the field and from a map. Whenever you transfer a magnetic bearing taken in the field to your map, you add the magnetic …

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Before you set off on an outdoor adventure, it's important to learn a few basics about navigation. In this series, we cover everything from using a compass to reading a topo map to help you find your way …

Learn how to adjust for it on a compass. Learn important route-finding and navigation skills to help you stay on course and travel efficiently up a mountain. You don’t need much to start stargazing. We …

Go online and familiarize yourself with orienteering maps before the event. The rich detail on a map offers a lot of guidance, but it can also be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what the special …

Don't buy a GPS receiver with the idea of ditching your map and compass. Finding your way out of the wilds isn't something you can trust solely to battery-operated electronics.

With luminescent markings and a built-in magnifying lense, this reliable Suunto M-3 NH baseplate adventure compass is tailored for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions.