Using a compass is an essential skill. It’s like having a mental roll of duct tape: You don’t know when you’re going to use it, and it might kick around unused for a long time, but when you ...

Hiking in Maine: Use these compass basic skills to avoid a runaround A little knowledge and practice with your compass can boost your confidence level and safety factor when out on the trail.

Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don't rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction." ...