Map, Compass & GPS

Map, Compass & GPS
Wild flowers along Fall Creek on the way to the Green Lakes - Oregon

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

A Compass Tune-Up

With the hunting or hiking season behind you, now is the time to take a look at your magnetic compass.  Is it working satisfactorily?  Does the red magnetic needle point to magnetic north?

Not all compasses are worth your time and money.  Though you don't have to spend a ton on money a quality compass is an important part of your pack.

Take a look at my recent post on inspecting your compass and tuning-up your navigation skills here.

No comments:

Post a Comment