Learning how to use a map and compass is something all hikers and backpackers need to know. Why Should I Learn to Use a Compass? With the advent of GPS, navigating by compass has become something ...

Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...

It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.

Understanding how to use a compass can prove invaluable, especially when boating, hiking or engaging in other activities in the great outdoors.

Want to learn how to read a compass? Our wilderness expert's guide will teach the parts of a compass, and how to use this valuable tool.

Use your minimap to head in the direction the compass tells you, checking back in occasionally to see if the direction has changed or you've accidentally shot past it.