Intro to Navigation

Articles: 4

Before you set off on an outdoor adventure, it’s important to learn a few basics about navigation. In this series, we cover everything from using a compass to reading a topo map to help you find your way through the wilderness.

Skills

How to Use a Compass

613 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars

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.
Skills

How to Read a Topo Map

466 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

A topo map is an indispensable navigational tool, but only if you know how to read it. In this article, we'll teach you the basics.
Buying Guides

How to Choose and Use a GPS

231 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

Learn the capabilities, basic functions and key features of handheld GPS receivers and get tips on how to use your new GPS unit.
Skills

How to Adjust the Declination on a Compass

321 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

Declination, the difference between magnetic north and true north, is key to accurate navigation. Learn how to adjust for it on a compass.