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 …

Jul 8, 2025 · Even with a GPS in your phone, it’s important to know how to read a compass just in case technology fails or visibility is poor. Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to using a …

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...

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

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.

Unlike a Global Positioning System (GPS), a compass does not run on batteries and will always work, letting you know which direction you are going. This publication provides instructions on …

When it comes to walking in the countryside, a compass is the most accurate way of following a map. So here’s our beginner’s guide to using a compass.