Mar 30, 2025 · How do you use a compass? Hold the compass so it's flat on your palm with your palm centered in front of your chest. Use the magnetic needle for guidance—it will spin unless …

It's one of the Ten Essentials, but do you know how to use your compass? Learn the basics of declination, bearings and how to use them.

Watch to learn the parts of the compass, how to set your declination and how to take a bearing from a map and in the field.

This visual step-by-step guide for how to use a compass makes the process super straightforward and enjoyable.

Learning how to use a compass is one of the most important skills you need as an outdoors enthusiast. Inside, I'll break this skill down bite by bite.

Jul 7, 2025 · Every hikers needs to know how to use a compass. Practice with these tips and you'll never get lost again, even without a GPS.

Place your map and compass on the ground. Then mark your current position as well as your intended destination and draw a straight line between them.

An easy step-by-step guide on how to use a compass for navigation, relative to Magnetic North. With simple photographs and instructions.

Apr 15, 2024 · I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to learning the science of using a compass based on my experience hiking with a compass and map. I’ve also researched the best …

Sep 15, 2024 · In this article, I’ll share my tips on using a compass for hiking, covering everything from understanding declination (which isn’t as scary as it sounds) to taking and following …