The triad of wilderness travel is the
GPS, map and compass. Don't take a GPS without a map and compass, and make sure
you have the right map along.
I felt fortunate to have been invited
to attend a presentation on compass navigation by a senior Boy Scout troop
leader. It was a quick overview on the key components of a compass and
its use in land navigation. The troop leader quickly touched on
purchasing a compass. His overview made me consider just what an
outdoorsman should look for in a good compass.
My experience has been that most
sales clerks in the large box stores and major retail
outlets have no
experience in the use of a compass. Their assistance is generally along
the line of “…they are on aisle 12, half way down on the right;” and their
knowledge isn’t that great. The folks at REI are generally dialed in and
best of all, their selection is better. With a little research you will
find a nice selection available at REI, Cabelas, and most of your outdoor stores
that specialize in hiking and backpacking.
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