Trusting the Compass When the Woods Get Thick

About this episode

This episode discusses how to effectively use a baseplate compass in the woods when technology fails.

A straight walk through real woods shows how far a simple baseplate compass can take you when your phone dies and the map is all you’ve got. This episode breaks down the gear, the method, and the honest limits so anyone can move through timber with confidence.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Speir

Topics covered

• navigation
• bushcraft
• outdoor skills
• compass use
• wilderness survival

Keywords

• compass
• navigation
• bushcraft
• outdoors
• survival skills
• wilderness
• gear

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