Navigating With or Without A Compass

Navigating With or Without A Compass

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Never be lost again! This concise and handy guide will help you get your bearings and find your way out of the wilderness no matter your equipment.
 
Finding your campsite, a spectacular view, or your way home can be difficult, especially when your phone or GPS malfunctions. But knowing how to use a magnetized compass, paper map, and the positions of the sun, moon, stars, and other practical aids in pathfinding will help outdoorsman find their way in almost any kind of terrain.
Navigating With or Without a Compass will teach you the basics of using that essential tool, such as the difference between true north and magnetic north based on where you are and using compass bearings from a map and in the field to determine location.
However if you find yourself without a compass, this handy guide will also give you natural signs and guideposts for pathfinding, such as the way the wind blows, trees grow, or flowers bloom. Also covered will be determining direction through reading the Sun and the shadows it forms, the position and stages of the Moon, and familiarizing oneself with the principal constellations to guide you and determine the time at night.
Perfect for the skilled woodsman or just a walk in the woods, Navigating With or Without a Compass is filled with tips and essential knowledge indispensible for hikers, campers, scouts and nature lovers.

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★★★★★

Great little shop! This is the perfect spot to grab a little token of your Catskill trip, but also has all the gear you need to be equipped for a big adventure. Staff was friendly and helpful!

Charlie F.
★★★★★

Small outfitter with a great curated selection of everything you forgot to put in your pack in a hurry to get on the trail. Ryan was super helpful. Bought what i forgot (rain jacket) and a few things i didnt really need (another sun hoodie🙃). , but always happy to support local business. Got some useful local trail advice as well.

Jonathan K.
★★★★★

We took home some new gaiters and crampons here. The best part was the service. Moe helped fit us and also shared some great advice on the local trails. Highly recommend!

Annette H.
★★★★★

Really nicely organized store and helpful store owners! Many thanks

Lucy R.
★★★★★

Great little shop! A must stop for hiking trail info and advice! The gentleman there was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about about the local trails.

Jay C.
★★★★★

Nice selection of hiking and camping items. The owner is super knowledgeable and will give you the best tips for hiking and backpacking around the Catskills. Definitely recommend a stop if you're in the Catskills to hike or backpack.

Avery Z.
Los Angeles, CA