While pace counting is admittedly an arcane distance determination technique that is seldom used by trail-bound hikers, it is an essential technique used by advanced-level land navigators who travel cross-country through challenging wilderness. In certain situations, a map and compass alone just aren't enough. Read More...
Most folks think they know how to use a map, but the actual employment is quite different than simply watching your car’s satnav and moving to another location. Check it out. Read More...
Don’t have a map or compass and it’s nighttime? GPS batteries dead? Sounds like you’re in big trouble, right? Well there are some things you can do. Read More...