Mar 30, 2025 · How do you use a compass? Hold the compass so it's flat on your palm with your palm centered in front of your chest. Use the magnetic needle for guidance—it will spin unless …

It's one of the Ten Essentials, but do you know how to use your compass? Learn the basics of declination, bearings and how to use them.

This visual step-by-step guide for how to use a compass makes the process super straightforward and enjoyable.

In this video I will take you through the basics of taking a bearing from a map, following a bearing, finding your position and dealing with magnetic declination. This is a cut down version of my...

Jul 7, 2025 · Every hikers needs to know how to use a compass. Practice with these tips and you'll never get lost again, even without a GPS.

Learning how to use a compass is one of the most important skills you need as an outdoors enthusiast. Inside, I'll break this skill down bite by bite.

An easy step-by-step guide on how to use a compass for navigation, relative to Magnetic North. With simple photographs and instructions.

Apr 15, 2024 · I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to learning the science of using a compass based on my experience hiking with a compass and map. I’ve also researched the best …

Place your map and compass on the ground. Then mark your current position as well as your intended destination and draw a straight line between them.

Jan 19, 2025 · To take a bearing, lay your map flat and orient it to true north using your compass. Then, mark your starting point and desired destination. I recommend using a pencil to draw a …