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How to use a compass: improve your navigation and get your bearings
By Pat Kinsella, Alex Foxfield last updated
Learning or enhancing your knowledge of how to use a compass is a great idea ahead of the summer hiking season
What are contour lines on a map? Plus, how to use them and their origins
By Alex Foxfield published
What are contour lines on a map? We journey to the origin of contour lines, explaining what they are and how you can use them to sharpen your navigation
How to orientate a map: let us point you in the right direction
By Alex Foxfield published
We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry
Sighting compasses: what on earth is that mirror for?
By Alex Foxfield published
We take a look at sighting compasses, detailing how they work and considering their advantages and disadvantages compared to standard baseplate compasses
Brunton TruArc 10 compass review: it’s functional, precise and can be calibrated for both hemispheres
By Berne Broudy published
A universal compass, the Brunton TruArc 10 has a good range of high-performing features
How to take a bearing: navigate the wilderness with confidence, no matter the conditions
By Alex Foxfield published
How to take a bearing: our guide to using a map and compass to orientate and venture on in the right direction, even when the conditions are at their most challenging
Map and compass vs GPS: which serves you best when exploring the wilderness?
By Dwayne Fields last updated
Has GPS killed off the ancient art of map-and-compass navigation, or will the old-fashioned orienteers have the last laugh?
Suunto M-3 compass review: Nordic cool helps deliver a classy navigational tool
By Matthew Jones published
Sturdy, practical and with a premium feel, the Finnish-made Suunto M-3 has the edge over other compasses in its price bracket when it comes to overall build quality
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