How to Use a Map and Compass

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[libertyordeathfjb]

Also it may be good to note that some objects around you may interfere with your compass reading, for example power lines, trucks, tanks, field artillery or even your rifle if you're carrying one may interfere with a compass reading. Basically any large metal or electrical objects. So get some distance from things like that before attempting a reading. Also, there's an Army field manual called "Finding Your Way" that may be helpful. I'm sure you can pull it up on Google. I have the book that I usually keep in my pack.

[dicksonk]

This is a skill every one should learn including me

[SarahPope-gf]

Thank you for this quick-to-point tutorial! Super thanked ya!

[TC-mbdl]

I rarely go into the field for my job, but when I do, I always re-watch this video because it's the easiest one to understand on youtube. Thank you for being so direct with these instructions!

[dwaynerobertson]

This guy's videos/tutorials are off the hook. Fantastic, every time. Explains plainly and clearly every time...and this is important information. Simple, but how many kids/adults are out navigating with a map and compass out in the bush learning/practicing on weekends and holidays/camping trips? Too bad, really, cause it's beautiful to be out 'there', it's free (to a degree), and it'll save your hide if you learn these simple skills/knowledge. If you don't have it???

[stuartmastroianna]

An excellent introduction to the series on using a map and compass. With modern navigation techniques and equipment, using a map and compass is still something everyone who ventures into the woods should know how to do. I'll be waiting for the next installment.

[retiredafce]

This is very valuable information.
I learned this while I was embedded with the US ARMY.
But it takes practice. Get out there and learn your stride. Measure out 100 meters or yards depending on which map grid you are using.

[jimburrows]

There are very few channels I subscribe and click the bell to...
I'd be foolish to not do so with this channel; so full of good stuff, from being your own body guard, to getting home or picking locks, to learning to use a map and compass....I absolutely love this channel and this is my go to when I want a refresher or want to learn something new.
Thanks for consistent, quality material! Beyond superb job!

[LouMontana-wcnr]

Thank you! Much needed lesson. My first desire to have a compass was at a Gold mine in Alaska. It was a -50 winter, the mining operation was was in a deep canyon, and we had not seen the direct sun for nearly three months. The days were very short and it was actually warmer at night.
Until I got a compass, I felt completely disoriented. Thanks again.

[prtrpr]

I appreciate the way you explained the basic use of a compass and how to get from point A to point be. Its just the right amount of information for a beginner to digest.

[xommul]

Really clear and useful, thanks very much. I’m helping the cub scouts do mapping tonight as a parent of one of them and it was a great reminder set of what to do!

[wjf]

Great video. I've been using a map, compass and protractor since I learned how to navigate in the military back in the 80's, but I did learn something here with that see thru base plate and lining up the grid lines. I kind of thought that the mirror was for shooting and azimuth at something in the direction you wanted to go, and then look down from the V sight and into the mirror to see what the heading is??? Kind of like what that magnifying glass was for on the military lensatic compasses. I hope you cover that in the future too. I'm looking forward to this little series. Keep up the great work.

[seanmacseanreinvented]

Simple and educational...
I know how to navigate but I like to keep these things fresh.
That's the quickest, foolproof explanation I've heard yet

[Wolfspyder]

Thanks for the video. 2 adults, a baby and a dog recently died hiking in the Sierra National Forest. To think that this 9 min video may have made the difference is mind altering.

[Scottysaan]

Thanks for the refresher. I think the mirror can be useful, with a start map, to navigate with the stars. if you open the compass flat and use the center line to line up between 2 stars you can then read your compass to get a bearing for navigation.

[michiganexplorer]

great video, compass use is becoming a lost art for many with the gps. very important skill to have. looking forward to the next videos.

[cambriawalilu]

Thank you, I needed a refresher. Going to be teaching my kids this.

[thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Hey great video especially for helping people who may not understand this well. I'm in the Marines infantry reserve as a Mortarman, we have to do quite a bit of mapping/nav to set up mortars, especially as FOs. We use the Lensatic compass which offers not only degrees but Mils which offer much more accuracy so they say, knew I needed a compass so I got my own, though I may get one like your showing just for simplicity. Anyways thanks for the video

[danielkover]

Very helpful video, thank you! We had to learn this in the military and I was completely baffled. (It doesn't help when drill instructors are yelling at people.) I don't think the military compass we used had anywhere near the features of that Suunto, but it had all the necessary ones. To this day, I'm still not sure how I got through that orientation course. Come to think of it, I had trouble with it back in the Boy Scouts, too. Just wasn't clicking in the noggin, I guess. Great video!

[toddismycopilot]

That was the clearest explanation I've come across. Super-helpful, thanks so much!