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Learn the basics of compass and map navigation, including how to adjust declination, orient your map, take and follow bearings, and more. This article covers the essential skills for outdoor navigation and includes a video and a companion article on how to use a topo map.
Learn how to use contour lines, map scales and other features to visualize and navigate terrain from a topographic map. Find out where to get topo maps online or in print for your outdoor adventures.
Learn how to set the declination on your compass to account for the difference between magnetic north and true north. Find out how to adjust Brunton, Suunto and other compasses, and how to calculate declination for your area.
Learn about the different features and functions of compasses for various outdoor activities and regions. Find out how to use, store and adjust your compass for accurate navigation.
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 through the wilderness.
In-Store Map & Compass Workshop. 2 hours or less. Free. Outdoor Class Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass. Half day. from $79. Special Event Intro to Orienteering: October Edition. Oct 8, 6:00-7:00pm ET. Free. Outdoor Class Map & Compass Navigation - Level 2: Next Steps. Oct 20, 12:30-5:30pm ET.
Learn the basics of outdoor navigation and map reading in this engaging course. Find out how to use a compass, interpret a topographic map, and plan a route in various locations and seasons.
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 north, follow bearings, and plan a route for your next outdoor adventure.
Fast, simple and accurate, the Suunto A-10 NH baseplate compass is easy to learn to use, making it ideal for map and compass navigation for general recreational use in ordinary conditions.
Learn how to select and operate a handheld GPS receiver for outdoor navigation. Compare features, maps, memory and more to find the best unit for your hiking needs.