In less than 19 minutes, I learned about the differences between military and civilian compasses, the Saxon terrace farming practice, the origin of the word “stint”, culinary delicacy of cured beef, and Italian “waffling” that I did not understand. Impressive…most impressive.
No Lasers, no AI, no BS....just plain ol` teaching stuff in a wonderful, straight-from-the-heart fashion. Civilization came from people teaching their audience like that. And from the audience being able to tell the difference between teachers and posers. I come here frequently to reassure myself that the old concept still works. Thank you, Sir. Dirk from Germany
I love this channel. As a retired US Special Forces soldier, I’ve been using maps and compasses for a very long time. There is, of course, always something new to learn. At this point in my life, however, I am watching you for pure entertainment. You are awesome! Keep on waffling and providing such of great fun and educational content.
Ex-British Army infantry. Like your comment. Always something new to learn. I didn’t know what a lensatic compass was until I viewed this channel. Does the US military use degrees or mils?
Your waffles are most educational , and entertaining. I've learned more British, Anglo Saxon & viking history,as well as physics, geography, meterology, ad infinitum from your delightful waffles than has ever been presented in a classroom, while being delightfully entertained. Cheers.
I like you giving us info that we didn’t know, you are a wealth of knowledge so please tell us more so we can look for these details, love your videos 😊
I think he is totally cool. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. A video of him on a long hike using the map and compass during the hike would be interesting
Hi map reading company!! Thank you so much!! Once again you took me on an awesome journey!! It felt like I was right there with you!! My Friend you’re full of outstanding knowledge, history, science and an amazing instructor!! I was actually able to understand between military and civilian compasses. I’ll stick with the civilian compass, no need to throw rocks 😂 by the way that sandwich looks delicious sure hope it tastes good!! Be well my friend!! Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 👍🏿💯❤️ from Washington State 🇺🇸
I prefer a military compass since my activities take me above 2200 meters in temperatures below -30C. Some fluid filled compasses will develop a bubble when exposed to extreme weather. Thank you for the video, Wayne.
I'm from Lombardy and I liked your videos already, but now I'm a true worshipper! 😎 If you happen to come to Italy keep in mind we also have some amazing mountains in Lombardy and I'll be happy to give you directions to some great spots 👍
I'm agree 100% with the sandwiches, I've been walking the Wales Coast Path since 2020 (not all the time!) and a flamin' good homemade butty always makes you feel good, especially when the weather is inclement. My favourite is Welsh topside with a punchy salad. All the best, Rob.
I do love your approach and the odd diversion with a rock and interesting foods in alternative languages. I tend to ramble away to myself in Danish as a stumble along, so you go for it.
Thank you, fascinating as ever. My father was ex artillery, and used to throw rocks at things with a considerable degree (or mil) of accuracy. Hope you enjoyed your artisan sandwich. As ever keep up the good work.
Nice video! One thing not mentioned is the role of mils in math. By using mils, you can use the small angle approximation to calculate angle adjustments without needing a calculator or slide rule. Suppose you throw the rock with a trebuchet. You've used your rule-of-thumb to estimate that it is 500m away. Your first shot lands 20m to the left. 20m/500m = 0.04. Using degrees you would need to calculate arcsin(.04). But using radians and the small angle approximation, .040 radians is the angle to adjust. You turn your trebuchet 40 mils to the right and try again.
@@GabrielBeddingfield you can also put in ballistic trajectory., add symbology overlays also, this is vital to finding that pub you vaguely remember years ago when you staggered out drunk as a newt ! 😆👍
@@GabrielBeddingfield just interested, do you recommend using "rule of thumb " and approximation when working this idea using maths? I understand your comments but really is this the best way ? As having worked in this field, I like to hear comments. We are allways learning something new ! 🤓👍
I love your your video's. You remind me of the gentleman who taught me to read maps. I was 18 and very unfit. He was in his mid sixty's and fit as a fiddle and also full of anecdotes as well. Thanks Paul.
Introduced to map and compass while a cub scout as a civil engineer gave a presentation. Growing up in Central Arizona I acquired USGS topo maps (I have nearly 1000) and using a map and compass I found while orienteering evidence of prehistoric cultures, unique geological features and of course water sources. I am glad I came across your channel it has been very informative, and I enjoy your approach to instruction and education.
I find that side notes like that make learning much more interesting and enjoyable. Who would've known! Now you've taught countless others a tidbit of ancient history.
Great video as always and very simple. I am an engineer and use both types of compasses and both have their purpose as you had mentioned. I do use the Cammenga when I am at high altitudes but for general hunting and hiking I use the baseplate. I had used the Suunto KB-14 in the past when we were building powerlines and this compass has 1/3 degree accuracy and 1/2 degree graduations. Cheers and thank you for making these fun videos.
I used to have a lecturer that liked going on on ‘digressions’ as he called them - didn’t cover much of the subject in the hour but learnt a lot of other ‘useless’ stuff 😮😅 Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Great fun! Well done. In the mid-1960's, my father was responsible for testing and recommending new equipment for the infantry of the Canadian Army. He chose the Silva Ranger, which is still in use, along with its Suunto cousins. I've always enjoyed because of the declination offset - calculate, set, and forget. Naturally, these compasses are in NATO mils. On the other hand, the Royal Canadian Artillery stayed with the precision of compasses like the G150 military prismatic for its rock throwing, for obvious reasons. p.s. my Suunto MB-6 Global in mils arrived last week. I hope that you got your cut!!!
I really like the history aspects you tend to throw into your videos. Whether it's language, gates, or stints it always that bit extra that makes learning about compasses and map reading etc... on your channel so enjoyable and why I subscribed and keep watching. Don't stop the waffles!
I absolutely love bresaola! Anyway, in the US military, compasses used for land navigation are calibrated in degrees. The cannon cockers (artillery) and some engineering units use mils. If you go to any surplus store or military contractor and purchase a standard issue GI lensatic compass with tritium dial, it will be in degrees. I own a high accuracy military M2 pocket transit. Mine uses degrees although I believe it is also available in mils and quadrants, the latter for civil land surveying. I have been hiking/climbing/paddling for nearly six decades. I've never used anything but degrees. Incidentally, my undergraduate college degree is in cartography-mapping sciences. As for positional systems, I exclusively use the UTM coordinate system (civilian adaptation of the military system). UTM is a planer system instead of the spherical system of Lat/Lon and is far easier to work with and more accurate in the field. All US large scale topographic maps, even the hideous orthophotoquads, have a UTM overlay. You should do a video on UTM if you haven't already.
Excellent information. I first learned to navigate with a military compass, i still do. I do think however they can be confusing and an unnecessary expense. A basic baseplate compass is ideal with a map. Using a sighting compass working from degrees to mm, and, if needed a protractor is not really required. Good shout 👍
During my time in the British Army we only ever used mils. Be that navigating or lobbing heavy pieces of metal someplace. Even my personal Silva compass was in mils. It didn't matter what the officers used as they always got lost !
Great vid mate!!! The sandwich looks delicious. That is a great description of the difference between just having to travel to a different location with degrees and having to accurately throw "rocks" etc. at a different location with Mils. Jolly good fun to watch. Just if anyone is interested, there are 17.777recurring Mils to 1 degree. Regards, Jas.
Honestly, just give it a try. Sliced grapes. I didn't think so, but it really does give a butty that "something" - oh I got the idea from BBC Posh Butties. And it works 😊
Good sandwich, Wayne. Never tried that Italian meat yet, but with Montreal Smoked meat (not the same, I know) and Feta, grapes and fresh parsley on rye, I can see it happening. The Suunto I bought last week is fun. I am practicing finding distance to my destinations. This may serve me well from shore to see how far an island is and how wide so I can canoe to it and camp. Yes, look at the map, use a scale..etc, but it would just be fun to verify with a map. It's how these old explorers mapped our country (Canada) using basic tools and a big brain full of numbers. Finding declination for an area using Polaris verifies the maps, and also is good practice.
When I first started my hiking hobby I bought an expensive Silva compass from my local Go Outdoors shop. I couldn’t understand why compass tutorials didn’t make sense until I discovered that I had a military compass displaying NMIL. I couldn’t afford a new one so I learnt to navigate using that. I recently went into the same store and noticed that they were still selling military compasses to unsuspecting customers.
Your very good at Italian, I did 3 years of French and passed all my exams but today I can just about order coffee or tea 😊 I’m just no good at it but of course I don’t use it and that’s😢what you need to do to get good, I have trouble speaking English and I was born hear ha ha ha lol😊
Another great video....I'm sure this is a daft question but I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Silva Expedition NATO/MOD compass, especially as you recently gave the civilian version top marks 👍👍👍
I've certainly used a tatty old lensatic compass for decades, and I've never had a great deal of difficulty, but I guess it's one of those things where I may be ignorant of a better tool for the job, and just because the tool I have works, I never really looked into options. It's funny, because I could have been using the worst option all this time. 😄
Let me see if I got this straight. A military compass will be useful in WW IV when battles will be fought with rocks and sticks. Until then, I can save a bit of money and buy a recreational compass?
Throwing rocks = artillery calculations. Napoleon was chosen for the artillery because he was brilliant at mathematics. Degrees are split into minutes and seconds for navigation of ships at sea. So there is more accuracy with 3600 divisions per degree than a standard military compass
A button compass is a military compass in the right situation for escape and evasion. I have a fancy Silva Ranger mirror compass, and to be honest it is overkill for most things I ever need a compass for which is mostly knowing which way is north and orienting a map. The base plate compass is good enough for that as it is not as if I am calling in an artillery strike or aiming my howitzer. The mirror comes in handy for other things though like getting a lash out of your eye :)
Playing around with the math, we could use only Distance*sin(x) with small angles (and with a ridiculous 5º you get less than 0.1% error estimating the off-target). Sounds like it could make it simpler in a beginner's context. Cheers!
They could add 1 tier lower and base it on a clock standard 1-12. And add a bitty liquid compass to all watches. Just knowing North and a destination's bearing, is major help when biking or walking in a city, and not waving the smartphone around, when wx can get rough. Great Channel !!! Any cool tips for keeping track of cardinals, in the mind, or excersizes to build that awareness??
Well explained reason for most people to use civilian compass. Would have been nice to see those terraces however. Still, your videos are very entertaining.
I did have more film of me walking all over the terraces, but that got edited out. I tend to film around 4 times more than I eventually use. Some people may think I should cut out even more 😂
Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video. I’ve enjoyed your videos very well they’re very detail. They’ve been helpful and show a lot of stuff that I don’t have any idea what it is, but I’ve been using the compass since 68. Nothing to do with your video but where in England are you at? I don’t want your house address just the general area. Those rocks always seem to be popping out behind you. Thank you very much again
That was filmed in Malhamdale - I don't live anywhere near there, I just like the area. Oh it was near where Harry Potted pitched his tent. Google "Malham Cove" "Harry Potter"
I do this, it gives me a margin of error if don’t have declination angle. Rarely use it anyway. 6400mls divided by 360deg = 17.7m at 1Km. Your vid’s are great.
Thanks for making these videos so frequently! I haven't noticed before but with this video, somehow your audio came out mono (left speaker / headphone only). Just an FYI!
excellent waffle! excellent vid... interesting all round! pay the rock more! 😂😂😂 kind of off vid question, what do you think of wrist compasses? are they useless?
Of course, there are also different types of compasses in the military for a wide variety of applications, such as ground navigation, sea navigation, air navigation, surveying, survival equipment, etc. For staff work with maps, a compass is usually not used, but rather a map protractor. As a rule of thumb, one can assume that a 6400 line display is used in NATO land forces. (Warsaw Pact: 6000mils) Btw:The Recta DP10 Prismatic compass (6400mils) has proven to be particularly fast and easy to read.
Could you make a video about remagnetising the needle? I accidentally messed my compass today by apparently having it too close to my phone, thank god it wasn't an expensive model
There you have it.....The next James Bond, fluid in Italian, knows the country-side, can navigate in civilian or military style. Can waffle his way out of any situation, rain or shine. Hired. !!
When you first picked up the rock I thought you were going to drop it on a plastic based civilian compass and then on a metal cased military compass to show the ruggedness of military equipment.
In the military, we would hide 'caches of 'Stuff'. food, equipment, ammo. We obviously did not have a big flag or signpost saying.. Here it is, So accuracy to a metre or two was very important. And yes Fire control was also important
It seems the audio of this (great like always) video seems to be just on the left channel. I watch it with headphones and there is no sound on the right side. This was the case on another video of this channel. Would be great if this could be fixed
Ohhh Brother you are a gift. I believe you should be given a title! Sir Wafflelot, OW. ( Order of the Waffle ) Keep Calm and Waffle On! Three cheers to you Sir!!!
The standard military lensatic compass in the USA is marked in 20 mil demarcations, or 1.25 degrees. They are also only accurate to within +- 40 mils, or +- 5 degrees. The degree markings are demarcated every 5 degrees, with no indication on accuracy. Your average Suunto mirror compass is accurate to within +- 1 degree, according to their website. Other than the difference in the sighting systems used, I can not see a military compass being more accurate than the alternative. Even my Cammenga 3H, purchased from a military source, was out of spec by 20 mils from what they state out of the box. In my opinion, they are just built more for durability and speed of reading the bearing than accuracy.
The vid gives the impression that the m73 is more accurate since its scale is in mils, though that's obviously a false impression given a little thought. The m73 compass fitted with degree scale would be just as accurate, reading in half degrees instead of however many mils its finest gradation is. Indeed, from the mapreading DOT co DOT uk site, "It is simply not possible, using a hand-held compass, to take a bearing with an accuracy of better than 1 or 2 degrees. Then if you add in calculation errors when adjusting for magnetic declination plus the normal, lack of, walking accuracy when following a compass bearing, you can see why all competent navigators use a compass with Degrees rather than Mils."
@@blargoThe only way to get the true precision of mils is through the use of a theodolite. Otherwise, one is no more accurate than the other, for practical purposes. I have found that other than the use of a quality transit compass, civilian compasses are more accurate than the typical military compass. Which like you said is pretty much a mute point when using for general land navigation.
Regardless of function a lot of outdoor gear gets called 'military' for marketing purposes as its associated with quality, function and seriousness even if the products do not deserve it
In less than 19 minutes, I learned about the differences between military and civilian compasses, the Saxon terrace farming practice, the origin of the word “stint”, culinary delicacy of cured beef, and Italian “waffling” that I did not understand.
Impressive…most impressive.
No Lasers, no AI, no BS....just plain ol` teaching stuff in a wonderful, straight-from-the-heart fashion. Civilization came from people teaching their audience like that. And from the audience being able to tell the difference between teachers and posers. I come here frequently to reassure myself that the old concept still works. Thank you, Sir. Dirk from Germany
I love this channel. As a retired US Special Forces soldier, I’ve been using maps and compasses for a very long time. There is, of course, always something new to learn. At this point in my life, however, I am watching you for pure entertainment. You are awesome! Keep on waffling and providing such of great fun and educational content.
Ex-British Army infantry. Like your comment. Always something new to learn. I didn’t know what a lensatic compass was until I viewed this channel. Does the US military use degrees or mils?
You are one of the most likeable persons on RUclips, thanks for giving me a smile on a bad day and educating me at the same time!
My thoughts exactly!
My thoughts too. A legend. ❤
"RUclips channels will have green screens, AI animations... I get a rock!"
You sir, are a legend.
Given the choice, I'll take the rock every time.
But a as you could see it was a fine rock!
The entertainment value of this channel is off the scale.
Dude throws a rock and discovers ancient structures.
That sounds like a breaking news headline!! 😂
That's England mate
"I'm waffling in different tongues!" Wayne, you're the best!
Your waffles are most educational , and entertaining. I've learned more British, Anglo Saxon & viking history,as well as physics, geography, meterology, ad infinitum from your delightful waffles than has ever been presented in a classroom, while being delightfully entertained. Cheers.
I like you giving us info that we didn’t know, you are a wealth of knowledge so please tell us more so we can look for these details, love your videos 😊
I think he is totally cool. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. A video of him on a long hike using the map and compass during the hike would be interesting
And I want that sandwich
Your historical ramblings just earned you a subscription. I love that you're brimming with useful and interesting knowledge.
Hi map reading company!! Thank you so much!! Once again you took me on an awesome journey!! It felt like I was right there with you!! My Friend you’re full of outstanding knowledge, history, science and an amazing instructor!! I was actually able to understand between military and civilian compasses. I’ll stick with the civilian compass, no need to throw rocks 😂 by the way that sandwich looks delicious sure hope it tastes good!! Be well my friend!! Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 👍🏿💯❤️ from Washington State 🇺🇸
@Hector-vx5yc thank you for your kind words.
A true and welcome Polymath and Polyglot. So entertaining and inspiring. Thank You.
I prefer a military compass since my activities take me above 2200 meters in temperatures below -30C. Some fluid filled compasses will develop a bubble when exposed to extreme weather. Thank you for the video, Wayne.
Yours doesn’t use fluids?
@@paddor My Cammenga 3H Tritium doesn't contain fluid.
Come for a compass review. Stayed for the waffles. Thanks for showing us around! You don’t need green screen, ai or animations to be awesome.
I'm from Lombardy and I liked your videos already, but now I'm a true worshipper! 😎
If you happen to come to Italy keep in mind we also have some amazing mountains in Lombardy and I'll be happy to give you directions to some great spots 👍
I'm agree 100% with the sandwiches, I've been walking the Wales Coast Path since 2020 (not all the time!) and a flamin' good homemade butty always makes you feel good, especially when the weather is inclement. My favourite is Welsh topside with a punchy salad. All the best, Rob.
I do love your approach and the odd diversion with a rock and interesting foods in alternative languages.
I tend to ramble away to myself in Danish as a stumble along, so you go for it.
Thank you, fascinating as ever. My father was ex artillery, and used to throw rocks at things with a considerable degree (or mil) of accuracy. Hope you enjoyed your artisan sandwich. As ever keep up the good work.
Muy clarificador y con ese sentido del humor tan tuyo que convierte tus explicaciones en muy amenas.
Gracias. Saludos desde España!
Nice video! One thing not mentioned is the role of mils in math. By using mils, you can use the small angle approximation to calculate angle adjustments without needing a calculator or slide rule. Suppose you throw the rock with a trebuchet. You've used your rule-of-thumb to estimate that it is 500m away. Your first shot lands 20m to the left. 20m/500m = 0.04. Using degrees you would need to calculate arcsin(.04). But using radians and the small angle approximation, .040 radians is the angle to adjust. You turn your trebuchet 40 mils to the right and try again.
Yes, but as I mentioned above is this really needed ?
Great points anyway 👍
@@Countryboy071 If you're artillery or mortors, yes!
@@GabrielBeddingfield you can also put in ballistic trajectory., add symbology overlays also, this is vital to finding that pub you vaguely remember years ago when you staggered out drunk as a newt ! 😆👍
@@GabrielBeddingfield just interested, do you recommend using "rule of thumb " and approximation when working this idea using maths? I understand your comments but really is this the best way ?
As having worked in this field, I like to hear comments. We are allways learning something new ! 🤓👍
@@Countryboy071 I'm sure modern military will use a range finder instead of the rule of thumb.
I love your your video's. You remind me of the gentleman who taught me to read maps. I was 18 and very unfit. He was in his mid sixty's and fit as a fiddle and also full of anecdotes as well. Thanks Paul.
Introduced to map and compass while a cub scout as a civil engineer gave a presentation. Growing up in Central Arizona I acquired USGS topo maps (I have nearly 1000) and using a map and compass I found while orienteering evidence of prehistoric cultures, unique geological features and of course water sources. I am glad I came across your channel it has been very informative, and I enjoy your approach to instruction and education.
I don't know what I enjoyed more - the explanation or the waffling!
I loved the side trip to terraces as well as the lesson on compasses
This channel is just marvelous.
I find that side notes like that make learning much more interesting and enjoyable. Who would've known!
Now you've taught countless others a tidbit of ancient history.
Great video as always and very simple.
I am an engineer and use both types of compasses and both have their purpose as you had mentioned. I do use the Cammenga when I am at high altitudes but for general hunting and hiking I use the baseplate. I had used the Suunto KB-14 in the past when we were building powerlines and this compass has 1/3 degree accuracy and 1/2 degree graduations.
Cheers and thank you for making these fun videos.
I used to have a lecturer that liked going on on ‘digressions’ as he called them - didn’t cover much of the subject in the hour but learnt a lot of other ‘useless’ stuff 😮😅
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Wow, this video ended up being way more fascinating than I expected going in. Thank you for all the "waffling"!
Never stop waffling, love it.
Great fun! Well done. In the mid-1960's, my father was responsible for testing and recommending new equipment for the infantry of the Canadian Army. He chose the Silva Ranger, which is still in use, along with its Suunto cousins. I've always enjoyed because of the declination offset - calculate, set, and forget. Naturally, these compasses are in NATO mils. On the other hand, the Royal Canadian Artillery stayed with the precision of compasses like the G150 military prismatic for its rock throwing, for obvious reasons. p.s. my Suunto MB-6 Global in mils arrived last week. I hope that you got your cut!!!
I really like the history aspects you tend to throw into your videos. Whether it's language, gates, or stints it always that bit extra that makes learning about compasses and map reading etc... on your channel so enjoyable and why I subscribed and keep watching. Don't stop the waffles!
I absolutely love bresaola! Anyway, in the US military, compasses used for land navigation are calibrated in degrees. The cannon cockers (artillery) and some engineering units use mils. If you go to any surplus store or military contractor and purchase a standard issue GI lensatic compass with tritium dial, it will be in degrees. I own a high accuracy military M2 pocket transit. Mine uses degrees although I believe it is also available in mils and quadrants, the latter for civil land surveying.
I have been hiking/climbing/paddling for nearly six decades. I've never used anything but degrees. Incidentally, my undergraduate college degree is in cartography-mapping sciences. As for positional systems, I exclusively use the UTM coordinate system (civilian adaptation of the military system). UTM is a planer system instead of the spherical system of Lat/Lon and is far easier to work with and more accurate in the field. All US large scale topographic maps, even the hideous orthophotoquads, have a UTM overlay. You should do a video on UTM if you haven't already.
I'm afraid on this side of the pond our map's use the ordnance survey grid reference and have the lat/lon overlay.
Excellent information. I first learned to navigate with a military compass, i still do. I do think however they can be confusing and an unnecessary expense. A basic baseplate compass is ideal with a map. Using a sighting compass working from degrees to mm, and, if needed a protractor is not really required.
Good shout 👍
During my time in the British Army we only ever used mils. Be that navigating or lobbing heavy pieces of metal someplace. Even my personal Silva compass was in mils. It didn't matter what the officers used as they always got lost !
@@petersmithm9 Rupert's 🤦🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
nice bit of foreign language at the end, i am glad you didn't delete it. Another great video full of interest and brilliantly delivered thanks
Great vid mate!!! The sandwich looks delicious. That is a great description of the difference between just having to travel to a different location with degrees and having to accurately throw "rocks" etc. at a different location with Mils. Jolly good fun to watch. Just if anyone is interested, there are 17.777recurring Mils to 1 degree.
Regards, Jas.
Honestly, just give it a try. Sliced grapes. I didn't think so, but it really does give a butty that "something" - oh I got the idea from BBC Posh Butties. And it works 😊
Good sandwich, Wayne. Never tried that Italian meat yet, but with Montreal Smoked meat (not the same, I know) and Feta, grapes and fresh parsley on rye, I can see it happening.
The Suunto I bought last week is fun. I am practicing finding distance to my destinations. This may serve me well from shore to see how far an island is and how wide so I can canoe to it and camp. Yes, look at the map, use a scale..etc, but it would just be fun to verify with a map. It's how these old explorers mapped our country (Canada) using basic tools and a big brain full of numbers. Finding declination for an area using Polaris verifies the maps, and also is good practice.
Thank you for another excellent video. Greetings from Portugal .
When I first started my hiking hobby I bought an expensive Silva compass from my local Go Outdoors shop. I couldn’t understand why compass tutorials didn’t make sense until I discovered that I had a military compass displaying NMIL. I couldn’t afford a new one so I learnt to navigate using that. I recently went into the same store and noticed that they were still selling military compasses to unsuspecting customers.
You can use mils, grads, degrees, etc. It makes no difference, as long as you and anyone else who needs to, understands the direction and information.
@@TheMapReadingCompanyyes, I just would have liked to know what I was buying rather than struggle through thinking it was me. 🙂
Your very good at Italian, I did 3 years of French and passed all my exams but today I can just about order coffee or tea 😊 I’m just no good at it but of course I don’t use it and that’s😢what you need to do to get good, I have trouble speaking English and I was born hear ha ha ha lol😊
One of the best channels , if not the best channel on RUclips!
Excellent video!
Another good video. Thanks.
Another great video....I'm sure this is a daft question but I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Silva Expedition NATO/MOD compass, especially as you recently gave the civilian version top marks 👍👍👍
I'd be disappointed if you didn't waffle, it's what makes this RUclips channel my favourite, need to say that gorgeous-looking sarnie, is a bap.
a naturalist does not have to apologise for going to other topics. it is him we are coming to see. :)
I've certainly used a tatty old lensatic compass for decades, and I've never had a great deal of difficulty, but I guess it's one of those things where I may be ignorant of a better tool for the job, and just because the tool I have works, I never really looked into options.
It's funny, because I could have been using the worst option all this time. 😄
Let me see if I got this straight. A military compass will be useful in WW IV when battles will be fought with rocks and sticks. Until then, I can save a bit of money and buy a recreational compass?
14:34 in an area with terraced farming you can see the contour lines on the ground. :)
SPOT ON,great lesson as always,keep them coming buddy.
The only compass I knew for many years was an ex British Army oil-filled compass ( and 1" OS maps ). They served me well.
Throwing rocks = artillery calculations. Napoleon was chosen for the artillery because he was brilliant at mathematics. Degrees are split into minutes and seconds for navigation of ships at sea. So there is more accuracy with 3600 divisions per degree than a standard military compass
MUY INTERESANTE, GRACIAS. 😊
A button compass is a military compass in the right situation for escape and evasion. I have a fancy Silva Ranger mirror compass, and to be honest it is overkill for most things I ever need a compass for which is mostly knowing which way is north and orienting a map. The base plate compass is good enough for that as it is not as if I am calling in an artillery strike or aiming my howitzer. The mirror comes in handy for other things though like getting a lash out of your eye :)
Playing around with the math, we could use only Distance*sin(x) with small angles (and with a ridiculous 5º you get less than 0.1% error estimating the off-target). Sounds like it could make it simpler in a beginner's context. Cheers!
They could add 1 tier lower and base it on a clock standard 1-12. And add a bitty liquid compass to all watches. Just knowing North and a destination's bearing, is major help when biking or walking in a city, and not waving the smartphone around, when wx can get rough.
Great Channel !!!
Any cool tips for keeping track of cardinals, in the mind, or excersizes to build that awareness??
Well explained reason for most people to use civilian compass. Would have been nice to see those terraces however. Still, your videos are very entertaining.
I did have more film of me walking all over the terraces, but that got edited out. I tend to film around 4 times more than I eventually use. Some people may think I should cut out even more 😂
@@TheMapReadingCompany Your discovery might lead to that area being named after you. All maps of the area would have your name on them!
Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video. I’ve enjoyed your videos very well they’re very detail. They’ve been helpful and show a lot of stuff that I don’t have any idea what it is, but I’ve been using the compass since 68.
Nothing to do with your video but where in England are you at? I don’t want your house address just the general area. Those rocks always seem to be popping out behind you.
Thank you very much again
That was filmed in Malhamdale - I don't live anywhere near there, I just like the area.
Oh it was near where Harry Potted pitched his tent. Google "Malham Cove" "Harry Potter"
Mr Beast of navigation!
I love this!!!❤
Hey, I really enjoy your videos! Just a heads up, your audio mix is only sending sound through the left channel. Check the video with headphones.
Absolutely loved your history lesson!
I do enjoy these videos 😊
Italian waffle...there are no limits to how cool yout videos are!
Thank you. Excellent video.
Fascinating and thanks so much for a traffic video
Loving the history lessons !!
Please keep waffling. I like maps, but your knowledge of history intrigues me even more.
Now I know what a mil is. Thank you. Your rock!😊
Now we need to know why English people turned mille into thousand.
Lovely bits of limestone, I would guess that you're somewhere between Settle and Grassington
Hello MRC! Greetings from Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Hello there!
Great video. Thanks!
Using a military compass to throw rocks at things?
Sounds like a load of ballistics!
😂
Thank you!
Thank You.
I do this, it gives me a margin of error if don’t have declination angle. Rarely use it anyway.
6400mls divided by 360deg = 17.7m at 1Km.
Your vid’s are great.
Whoa! Outstanding! Talking Italiano!
Thanks for making these videos so frequently! I haven't noticed before but with this video, somehow your audio came out mono (left speaker / headphone only). Just an FYI!
Sorry it happens every time I film in the rain.
@@TheMapReadingCompany No need to apologize, video was great!
excellent waffle! excellent vid... interesting all round!
pay the rock more! 😂😂😂
kind of off vid question, what do you think of wrist compasses? are they useless?
I can't say as I've never used a wrist compass, sorry.
Of course, there are also different types of compasses in the military for a wide variety of applications, such as ground navigation, sea navigation, air navigation, surveying, survival equipment, etc.
For staff work with maps, a compass is usually not used, but rather a map protractor.
As a rule of thumb, one can assume that a 6400 line display is used in NATO land forces. (Warsaw Pact: 6000mils)
Btw:The Recta DP10 Prismatic compass (6400mils) has proven to be particularly fast and easy to read.
Now I want to get a Francis Barker M73.
Could you make a video about remagnetising the needle? I accidentally messed my compass today by apparently having it too close to my phone, thank god it wasn't an expensive model
There you have it.....The next James Bond, fluid in Italian, knows the country-side, can navigate in civilian or military style.
Can waffle his way out of any situation, rain or shine.
Hired. !!
Sshh. U know who.
@@trevormegson7583 NING, NA, NING, NING NING NAYLOR.
Theme song change for 007.
@andrewskowronski6283 hahaha!!! 😅😂 Love this.....Naylorrrrrrrrrrr
When you first picked up the rock I thought you were going to drop it on a plastic based civilian compass and then on a metal cased military compass to show the ruggedness of military equipment.
In the military, we would hide 'caches of 'Stuff'. food, equipment, ammo. We obviously did not have a big flag or signpost saying.. Here it is, So accuracy to a metre or two was very important. And yes Fire control was also important
Keeping it real!
Canadian army used Silva Ranger in mills back in the 80’s. Not sure what they have now, or if artillery crews had more precision instruments.
I think I get interested in the history plus what’s for lunch. I love a unique sandwich.
Thanks
It seems the audio of this (great like always) video seems to be just on the left channel. I watch it with headphones and there is no sound on the right side. This was the case on another video of this channel. Would be great if this could be fixed
I think you should make a video entitled, "Why are you not buying all the compasses?"
Very interesting......and educational. Now I want one of those sandwiches. 😆
Thank You.
perfect - thanks
Ohhh Brother you are a gift. I believe you should be given a title! Sir Wafflelot, OW. ( Order of the Waffle ) Keep Calm and Waffle On! Three cheers to you Sir!!!
The standard military lensatic compass in the USA is marked in 20 mil demarcations, or 1.25 degrees. They are also only accurate to within +- 40 mils, or +- 5 degrees. The degree markings are demarcated every 5 degrees, with no indication on accuracy.
Your average Suunto mirror compass is accurate to within +- 1 degree, according to their website.
Other than the difference in the sighting systems used, I can not see a military compass being more accurate than the alternative. Even my Cammenga 3H, purchased from a military source, was out of spec by 20 mils from what they state out of the box.
In my opinion, they are just built more for durability and speed of reading the bearing than accuracy.
The vid gives the impression that the m73 is more accurate since its scale is in mils, though that's obviously a false impression given a little thought. The m73 compass fitted with degree scale would be just as accurate, reading in half degrees instead of however many mils its finest gradation is.
Indeed, from the mapreading DOT co DOT uk site, "It is simply not possible, using a hand-held compass, to take a bearing with an accuracy of better than 1 or 2 degrees. Then if you add in calculation errors when adjusting for magnetic declination plus the normal, lack of, walking accuracy when following a compass bearing, you can see why all competent navigators use a compass with Degrees rather than Mils."
@@blargoThe only way to get the true precision of mils is through the use of a theodolite. Otherwise, one is no more accurate than the other, for practical purposes.
I have found that other than the use of a quality transit compass, civilian compasses are more accurate than the typical military compass.
Which like you said is pretty much a mute point when using for general land navigation.
I come for the waffling.. a mine of information.
Which do you prefer and would recommend out of either the Silva expedition 4 or expedition?
On all my courses, if the participants don't have a compass, I loan them an Expedition 4.
@@TheMapReadingCompany thanks
Regardless of function a lot of outdoor gear gets called 'military' for marketing purposes as its associated with quality, function and seriousness even if the products do not deserve it
I came to learn about compasses, but instead got a history lesson