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.

In this REI Expert Advice Video, we teach you what you need to know to navigate easily, safely and with confidence. Watch to learn the parts of the compass, how to set your declination and …

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.

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

Jul 8, 2025 · Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to using a compass, so you can learn the basics of how to navigate with a map. We’re going to assume you are working with the most …

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

Sep 21, 2024 · If you have a compass now is the time to grab it along with a map and pencil to follow along with the instructions below as we take you on a beginner’s guide to using a …

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 …

Feb 5, 2025 · Mastering compass navigation ensures you’re never completely lost, even without GPS. Whether you’re following a bearing, backtracking, or triangulating, these skills ensure …