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Friday, December 15, 2006
The Big Deal About Carrying A Compass
When we are out backpacking, hiking, camping or day tripping, should we carry a compass?
For the new comers, a compass is a small device used to identfy which direction is North, which is South and which is East and West. Personally I dont carry one, but there is always some one in my group who does.
They are used with a map, so that you can orient yourself and know where to go. I would recommend you carry one, firstly if you know how to use it. Otherwise theres no point. Also, you should have one if you are going on a longer hike. By longer, I mean for more than one day. Especially if there are no trail maps provided in the park.
So that if you lose your way, you will be able to find your location and get to your destination.
Now when chosing a compass you dont have to go all out with a Rambo-Type-Nuclear-Blast-Resistant-Compass. Just a quality 5 buck comapss with a warranty/guarantee so you know you can trust it. This will also cut down on the wieght you're carrying.
Take care and Safe Backpacking,
Tomasz
PS There are compasses for 99 cents that you can hang off your backpack too.
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For the new comers, a compass is a small device used to identfy which direction is North, which is South and which is East and West. Personally I dont carry one, but there is always some one in my group who does.
They are used with a map, so that you can orient yourself and know where to go. I would recommend you carry one, firstly if you know how to use it. Otherwise theres no point. Also, you should have one if you are going on a longer hike. By longer, I mean for more than one day. Especially if there are no trail maps provided in the park.
So that if you lose your way, you will be able to find your location and get to your destination.
Now when chosing a compass you dont have to go all out with a Rambo-Type-Nuclear-Blast-Resistant-Compass. Just a quality 5 buck comapss with a warranty/guarantee so you know you can trust it. This will also cut down on the wieght you're carrying.
Take care and Safe Backpacking,
Tomasz
PS There are compasses for 99 cents that you can hang off your backpack too.
PPS For more information on staying on the right track and making sure you get to your destination safely, check out "A Beginners Guide To Backpacking"
PPPS Start our FREE Online Backpacking Course: http://www.secretsofbackpacking.com/Backpacking_Basics/index.php
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