HOW TO USE A MAP AND COMPASS | MKC SURVIVAL GUIDE | SEASON 2 EP 14 Media
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Most backcountry travelers figure their phone maps and satellite communicators have navigation covered. But learning how to use a map and compass gives you a reliable backup when electronics fail, and it teaches you to read terrain and exploit it to your advantage.
In this video, John goes over how to navigate using only a map and compass in the event you find yourself without means of electronic GPS equipment and how to find your way home safely and effectively.
0:00 How to Use a Map and Compass
0:18 Why You Still Need a Map and Compass
0:50 Choosing a Baseplate Compass
1:19 Best Map Scale for Land Navigation
2:01 How to Orient a Map to North
4:10 How to Take a Bearing From a Map
5:19 How to Follow a Compass Bearing
6:05 How to Practice: Orienteering Courses
Full Article Link:www.montanaknifecompany.com/blogs/john-barklow-mkc-survival-guide/how-to-use-a-map-and-compass
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In this video, John goes over how to navigate using only a map and compass in the event you find yourself without means of electronic GPS equipment and how to find your way home safely and effectively.
0:00 How to Use a Map and Compass
0:18 Why You Still Need a Map and Compass
0:50 Choosing a Baseplate Compass
1:19 Best Map Scale for Land Navigation
2:01 How to Orient a Map to North
4:10 How to Take a Bearing From a Map
5:19 How to Follow a Compass Bearing
6:05 How to Practice: Orienteering Courses
Full Article Link:www.montanaknifecompany.com/blogs/john-barklow-mkc-survival-guide/how-to-use-a-map-and-compass
Montana Knife Company | www.montanaknifecompany.com
www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany
www.facebook.com/MontanaKnifeCo