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I've watched a few videos learning how use a compass and have gotten the method down. However, because of your brief scenario demo, I now completely understand WHY it's Crucial to try to walk in a straight line!! Otherwise, I might just be eyeballing the direction of travel and be drifting away from the "destination".... Thank You!
A more advanced technique is using a back bearing. When you have passed a landmark and think you are still on your heading, turn around and take a back bearing to the last landmark and see if it is exactly 180 degrees, this time putting the green in the shed! If possible use two landmarks in line, called a transit. Note the time which gives some idea of distance travelled and sometimes even a rough count of paces will help, provided you are in the habit of counting paces. otherwise, a pedometer can be clipped on your belt. Getting into the habit of using all techniques and the map will keep you out of trouble.
lol I wish I saw this video before getting lost in the woods this weekend, but I eventually figured out this method after trying to walk east but stayed on a north path.
Oh no! I'm glad you figured it out. I'm including links for 2 other methods including a safety bearing (ruclips.net/video/NO3kQEP9Iq4/видео.html) and how to relocate a lost trail (ruclips.net/video/EbgxM3gQJk0/видео.html). These probably also could have helped.
@@AdventuresInReach lol thanks but too late sending me those links, I've already seen all your videos on the matter and liked and subscribed. To me, you did the best in explaining compass usage from my searches.
Could be called 'landmark hopping'...pick some feature out in your line of travel, go to it, pick out another one ahead in your line of travel, go to it, etc. (all the time keeping the red in the red)...
Is there an arrow in the N 'red in the shed' area? If so, it's not clear in the video. It's a little confusing because the only other arrow I see is the arrow of direction. So when you say "we line up our arrows" towards the end it's a visual/brain jam. Unless I am misunderstanding something...
Yes--there are three arrows. If you look at any compass the top if the "shed" is an arrow, so the red north arrow gets lined up with the red "shed" arrow on the base of the dial, then you follow the direction of travel arrow on the end of the baseplate.
I use a compass for navigation while diving. A mistake I would often make is using the direction of the travel arrows without using visual cues or checkpoints. I never really grasped the concept since I would always just make sure I did a square (for example, dive out 10 min north, then east than south then west and i usually arrive more or less where I started). Thanks to the videos I finally understand the concept of proper compass navigation. Thank you very much :)
Hey, Sorry for the delayed response. My favorite is the Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass, which is about $60. You can find it here: amzn.to/2PdnFjM Otherwise, something like the Silva Explorer or works well. amzn.to/3qbMCut Even super cheap compasses can work but it depends how long you want it to last, how smooth you want the needle to be, and if you want features like a magnifying glass, scales, mirror, glow in the dark markings, inclinometer, etc.
Can I add my own personal selection? Not sure if $100.00 is in your guidelines but I bought a cammenga 27. It's really nice. I would have rather gotten the cammenga 3h but it wasn't available and I needed it right away. Good luck.
Good question. This is on my list to address with a future video. There are a couple options. You can site past to an obvious waypoint, then walk around to it. This is risky since seemingly obvious things change as your perspective changes. Or you can turn 90*, count your paces until you pass the obstacles width, turn back to your original heading until you are past the obstacles length, turn back 90* and go back the same number of paces where you should be back in line. Picture walking 3 sides if a rectangle until you are back to the opposite corner of the 4th side.
Look up videos on what is called 90 degree offset. You'll basically walk around the obstacle in straight lines, counting your paces to the the right & back to the left, until you arrive at the point directly on the opposite side of the obstacle. Then you shoot your original bearing & continue on. If, by chance you can see across the obstacle (e.g., a lake, ravine, canyon, etc.), it's very helpful to clearly mark the point at which you begin your detour. This way, you'll be able to shoot the back bearing to that point to ensure that you have gotten yourself back to the correct bearing. That said, I'm certain someone has explained this in a video far better than I have in this comment. I am very good at land navigation, but I am not much of a teacher. Sorry. If I've confused you in any way, ignore this comment completely & consult a better source. I'd rather be counted a moron than have someone get lost after following my gibberish instructions.
Confused. But I've never even seen a compass so I guess I need a lesson in what the heck you were talking about. Also, being color blind, I assume there was some sort of markings somewhere?
The big take-away is that you have to walk to an object vs just staring at the compass while walking. The darker end of the needle is red and always points to magnetic north. There are numbers around the outer ring or dial that represent degrees of a circle. There's an arrow on that dial that gets lined up with the north arrow (darker), while the arrow on the baseplate is pointed at where you need to go. If you keep the magnetic (darker) arrow and the arrow on the dial lined up, the arrow on the base points you where you need to go. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
The intent of this video was to show you have to go point to point vs just holding the compass and walking. This video shows one exercise of following a bearing and going point to point: ruclips.net/video/e3znZOeOLec/видео.html
Enjoy this? Check out this "Get Lost, then Find Your Way" playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bhJbOc5SaMyqn_j37kmI60I
Please consider liking and subscribing!
I've watched a few videos learning how use a compass and have gotten the method down. However, because of your brief scenario demo, I now completely understand WHY it's Crucial to try to walk in a straight line!! Otherwise, I might just be eyeballing the direction of travel and be drifting away from the "destination".... Thank You!
You are quite welcome. I hope it helps you avoid getting lost! Happy wandering.
A more advanced technique is using a back bearing. When you have passed a landmark and think you are still on your heading, turn around and take a back bearing to the last landmark and see if it is exactly 180 degrees, this time putting the green in the shed! If possible use two landmarks in line, called a transit. Note the time which gives some idea of distance travelled and sometimes even a rough count of paces will help, provided you are in the habit of counting paces. otherwise, a pedometer can be clipped on your belt. Getting into the habit of using all techniques and the map will keep you out of trouble.
lol I wish I saw this video before getting lost in the woods this weekend, but I eventually figured out this method after trying to walk east but stayed on a north path.
Oh no! I'm glad you figured it out. I'm including links for 2 other methods including a safety bearing (ruclips.net/video/NO3kQEP9Iq4/видео.html) and how to relocate a lost trail (ruclips.net/video/EbgxM3gQJk0/видео.html). These probably also could have helped.
@@AdventuresInReach lol thanks but too late sending me those links, I've already seen all your videos on the matter and liked and subscribed. To me, you did the best in explaining compass usage from my searches.
I appreciate that vote of confidence! I certainly hope to make most of my videos useful.
Great lesson. Take bites out of the terrain by using landmarks to keep you going in the right direction. Awesome job brother.
I'm glad that was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
Could be called 'landmark hopping'...pick some feature out in your line of travel, go to it, pick out another one ahead in your line of travel, go to it, etc. (all the time keeping the red in the red)...
Absolutely! Jump feature to feature along that line. Once you choose your landmark you can walk to it without looking at your compass.
Thanks for the tip, I never realize it before.
Happy to help!
Thanks
You're welcome. I hope that was helpful. Have you found my orienteering playlist yet?: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bhJbOc5SaMyqn_j37kmI60I
Is there an arrow in the N 'red in the shed' area? If so, it's not clear in the video.
It's a little confusing because the only other arrow I see is the arrow of direction.
So when you say "we line up our arrows" towards the end it's a visual/brain jam.
Unless I am misunderstanding something...
Yes--there are three arrows. If you look at any compass the top if the "shed" is an arrow, so the red north arrow gets lined up with the red "shed" arrow on the base of the dial, then you follow the direction of travel arrow on the end of the baseplate.
@@AdventuresInReach Thank you for taking the time to clarify my question!
You are certainly welcome. Have fun out there.
I use a compass for navigation while diving. A mistake I would often make is using the direction of the travel arrows without using visual cues or checkpoints. I never really grasped the concept since I would always just make sure I did a square (for example, dive out 10 min north, then east than south then west and i usually arrive more or less where I started). Thanks to the videos I finally understand the concept of proper compass navigation. Thank you very much :)
You are certainly welcome! Always glad to hear when my videos are helpful. Thanks for the comment.
Very good point. Folks should practice this technique before relying on it 'out there'. 👍
Absolutely. It doesn't do much good to attempt learning when you are anxious about being lost.
Cool gonna try
Did you get out in the woods to try?
Thanks for the video 👏👏🍻
You're welcome. I hope it was helpful.
Nice, any recommendation for a good and affordable compass?
Hey, Sorry for the delayed response. My favorite is the Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass, which is about $60. You can find it here: amzn.to/2PdnFjM
Otherwise, something like the Silva Explorer or works well. amzn.to/3qbMCut Even super cheap compasses can work but it depends how long you want it to last, how smooth you want the needle to be, and if you want features like a magnifying glass, scales, mirror, glow in the dark markings, inclinometer, etc.
Can I add my own personal selection? Not sure if $100.00 is in your guidelines but I bought a cammenga 27. It's really nice. I would have rather gotten the cammenga 3h but it wasn't available and I needed it right away. Good luck.
Great video
Thank you! I hope it helped.
So, what if you are confronted with an obstacle in your sight line that you cannot move past?
Good question. This is on my list to address with a future video. There are a couple options. You can site past to an obvious waypoint, then walk around to it. This is risky since seemingly obvious things change as your perspective changes. Or you can turn 90*, count your paces until you pass the obstacles width, turn back to your original heading until you are past the obstacles length, turn back 90* and go back the same number of paces where you should be back in line. Picture walking 3 sides if a rectangle until you are back to the opposite corner of the 4th side.
Look up videos on what is called 90 degree offset. You'll basically walk around the obstacle in straight lines, counting your paces to the the right & back to the left, until you arrive at the point directly on the opposite side of the obstacle. Then you shoot your original bearing & continue on. If, by chance you can see across the obstacle (e.g., a lake, ravine, canyon, etc.), it's very helpful to clearly mark the point at which you begin your detour. This way, you'll be able to shoot the back bearing to that point to ensure that you have gotten yourself back to the correct bearing. That said, I'm certain someone has explained this in a video far better than I have in this comment. I am very good at land navigation, but I am not much of a teacher. Sorry. If I've confused you in any way, ignore this comment completely & consult a better source. I'd rather be counted a moron than have someone get lost after following my gibberish instructions.
@@danielww9022 Thanks for the back bearing tip. Very smart
@@jacobrshields You're always welcome. I'm glad to help.
Confused. But I've never even seen a compass so I guess I need a lesson in what the heck you were talking about. Also, being color blind, I assume there was some sort of markings somewhere?
The big take-away is that you have to walk to an object vs just staring at the compass while walking. The darker end of the needle is red and always points to magnetic north. There are numbers around the outer ring or dial that represent degrees of a circle. There's an arrow on that dial that gets lined up with the north arrow (darker), while the arrow on the baseplate is pointed at where you need to go. If you keep the magnetic (darker) arrow and the arrow on the dial lined up, the arrow on the base points you where you need to go. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Never seen a compass? Take a look here: 0:32
I don't understand ☺
Do you have specific questions? I have an orienteering playlist called "Get lost then find your way" that may also be helpful.
As long as you need to travel magnetic north this video will be of some help.
The intent of this video was to show you have to go point to point vs just holding the compass and walking. This video shows one exercise of following a bearing and going point to point: ruclips.net/video/e3znZOeOLec/видео.html
It works on any bearing.
The harder scenario is if you’re in a sea vessel and have no landmarks to site!