X>O'p5O. I mention this, because in your first paragraph you make quite a point that North is up. The nautical mile is the unit of distance used at sea and defined as [ one minute (1') of latitude ] . 3. Ensure that you can safely find your way using Map, Compass and GPS skills, as well as navigation techniques specific to travel in mountainous terrain. When doing any map work, be sure you ignore your compass needle and declination arrow. Great for skiers, but for the casual hiker or backpacker, it makes trips just a little bit more challenging. Woot! Hold the map flat in front of you and place the compass on the map with the orienting lines on the base of the compass lining up with the north-south grid lines and the arrow on the orienting lines pointing to north on the map. It's great fun, keeps the boy's interested & involved, and I will never forget the times we had and the boy's unfailing good behavior when separated from their well intentioned parents. It's the best, easiest to read, common language book ever writen on map and compass, not to mention one hell of a great sport. Ideally this is something you can do, then reference on a map. Close your non-dominant eye.6. II. Turn the whole compass, keeping one edge along your position, until the compass matches the maps north, and the meridian lines match North/South lines on the map.4.The destination is somewhere along the line created by the base of your compass. However, instructions concerning your magnetic declination and how to find the declination in your region are mentioned in step 5. When taking a compass bearing on the map you will have aligned the compass using the grid lines and your resulting compass reading will therefore be by reference to "Grid North". 3. Keep in mind that you don't have to orient your map before taking a bearing. Then draw in a new line. Participated in the The Instructables Book Contest. Objectives: 1) Participants will demonstrate their ability to adjust for declination. Lay the map face up, then fold map in half by bringing the top (north) of the map sheet down to the bottom (south) of the map sheet. This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Reply Also, map orientation is less relevant when working with a compass as a measuring tool- so long as the compass and map are oriented relative to each other, like step 3. Close your non-dominant eye. Check it out here. Start by having each student mark their location with a pencil or a small stick and setting their compasses to north (360 degrees). I recomend ya'll get down to the Boy Scout Office in your area and buy the "Orienteering" Merit Badge Book! Have fun!Acknowledgments- Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills 7th EditionIf you're serious about the outdoors, the book is a great reference. Look at a master map and you will see all the little section maps are pointing to the top of the planet, slightly smaller at the top of each section; and slightly larger at the bottom. Goal: For participants to understand and have experience with the 3 keys of land navigation. I would add how to triangulate one's position using map/compass. (The direction of travel arrow should still be pointing toward the top of the map.) However, at first these magnets were only employed for geomancy much like Feng Shui. That is, do I continue to line the orienting lines in my housing with the grid lines on the map, or do I try to line the grid lines on the map so they are parallel with the black north arrow outline in my housing? My first Instructable. Open the Compass, and lay it flat on the map. "Keep up the good work! Shoot a compass bearing to point E and follow it. Now available in Sydney, The Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands. Stand well clear of your computer. Take a bearing, lay the compass on the map, rotate the compass around the landmark until the orienting lines are parallel. It's a great method if you need to be super accurate. So, let's look at finding "North". This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Share it with us! yourself around with map and compass so the red end of the needle is facing north. Testimonials Dear Nigel, Just wanted to say thank you for your teaching on the recent map reading course. Graduated Straight Edge - upper half of a standard 1:50,000 scale map ruler, for measuring distances on a map. on Step 4, 7 years ago Custom Correct Maps- Exclusive To WashingtonPros: 15 minute coverageScale is 1:62500Derived from USGS maps, but arranged to show popular loop hikes and trails.Updated more recently- 1990-84Both lat/long and UTM Cons:Less detailedOnly for Washington100 foot contour linesGreen Trails Maps-Pros:15 minute coverageOriginally based on USGS, but updated frequently.Compact sizeUses lat/long, UTM, UMS coordinatesScale is 1:69500Cons:Only Available for WA and OR right now, with plans for AZ CA NY and NV.100 foot contour lines.Essentially, be sure your map--Covers the entire hike.-Has a map scale or datum that you are comfortable with.-Includes features like roads, boundaries and streams.Alternatives-For the cash-strapped, you can download USGS maps in pdf form, for free, on their [http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(layout=6_1_61_75&uiarea=2&ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT)/.do website].Unfortunately, the maps are difficult to read when compressed to 8.5x11. This means that in July, we found snow as low as 3500'. 2. Any lines that parallel it will work too. Then, without touching the compass, turn yourself and the map till the red compass needle sits in the arrow and is parallel to both the orienting lines and the grid lines. Indoor Triangulation. Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. 5 years ago. Find a local Orienteering club in your area. 3. on Step 3. For example, in the winter, there may be a dangerous cornice where a summer route runs close to the edge of the cliffs I'm not an expert, but those few things are enough to keep most people out of trouble. In 2008, our snow levels were 165% of what they usually are. Turn your body until the north needle is within the declination arrow or box.5. This is because you are using your compass as a protractor. Remember to turn the map when you turn corners and always keep it lined up to north. You made a very good, clear and understandable Instructable. This course gets you in the field with your map, compass, and protractor! Over a morning class and afternoon outdoor practice, learn how to interpret a compass including cardinal directions, bearings and declination. If you are not on a trail or road and can see a second peak or major landmark repeat the above process. For now, consider it more of a protractor. Meridian lines- For map use.5. This is your "true" bearing or "grid bearing". It is longer at the poles and shorter at the equator but standardized to 1852m or 6076ft. Pick a destination which is easily reached by following tracks or roads marked on the map and travel to that destination using compass points. One of the first things you must start prepping for is food, when you begin to consider prepping. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises. Also in some areas the type of underlying rock formation may affect your compass and whilst this phenomonen is quite rare a little reading up on the area you intend to walk in should reveal any such problems. 4. Unless it is a clear night with a full moon you will not be able to see hills in the Topic Area: Land Navigation. The techniques described will give readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Land Navigation Lesson Plan Outline . Shoot them with the compass, then compare your bearings to the actual bearings on the map.I'd love input on this instructable, I plan on using this as a base to build on other topics, like map reading, advanced compass use, and map in hand with GPS.Remember the best way to avoid getting lost is to stay found. You're correct about reading a map- if using UTM then right and up, or easting then northing is the way to go. Hopefully you just learned four new skills. If you head out to the wilderness, find a spot where you can pick out a bunch of landmarks. ALWAYS let some one know where your going and the time you should be back. You see another mountain, what heading is it?1. There are a lot of different things you can put on your bug out bag list and there is not really one list of contents that you should travel. ", 11 years ago on amazon.ca, 10 years ago Please join the tanZ navigation email list for announcements about all things map-and-compass navigation. Heres a step-by-step guide on how to use compass bearings. Turn the bezel until the north (red) needle is in the declination arrow. The kids are going to choose the right control using the map you drew, and the compass. on Introduction. Warning: it's an adictive sport lol!! Find your present location on the map. woot! This is, of course, not an adequate replacement for actual field experience, but is a great introduction to the skills you will need to be effective. 11 years ago The easiest place to practice is around home it may be worth finding a partner to check on your work. I've been wondering about how to use a compass for real for years, but never got around to it. Open the compass and turn the bezel to 308NW2. The map is now correctly Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Orienteering Compass Exercise 1: Identify the Parts of a Compass Directions: Write the correct term (defined below) noted by each number in the drawing next to the appropriate number. You know your campsite is only a mile away, at heading 40NE. Our navigation course has been designed for mountain and wilderness travellers, with an emphasis on both practical methods of finding your way combined with the use of the latest technology in GPS apps, mapping and compass use. Crease where the bend in the map has occurred; this is the centre of the map 2. Take note of an object on that heading. All it can do is show your position - being able to actually interpret the map correctly remains an essential skill. Its more expensive and I still prefer the MC-2 D.The Silva Ranger CL515 ($40+) is another good one. When you see a peak at 43 degrees on the paper, you can look up and it will be exactly 43 degrees from where you are sitting. Those are true North. 1. Once north has been set, they sight down the direction of travel arrow on the compass and pick out a landmark in the background. These materials will help you prepare an interesting course to teach your students. Our Land Navigation training will give you with a working knowledge of land navigation skills that will provide you with the freedom Day 1 will focus on the theoretical training of map & compass as well as practical demonstrations and activity, finishing with a short exercise to prepare for day 2. Where the lines cross..there you are! 1 set your map on the ground; turn your declination adjusted compass dial so due North is at the index pointer 2 place your compass on the map with the Edge of the baseplate parallel to the North South meridians on the map 3 - turn the map and compass together until the compass needle is Right now I'll stick to what kind of map you'll need, and save map features for later.USGS- Pros:USGS maps are the standard for wilderness navigation. Here is the Table of Contents. Rotate the bezel until North matches the maps north, and the meridian lines line up with a north south line (lat/ long lines, UTM grids*).4. The black north arrow you refer to is called an "orienteering arrow". PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Reply The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises.. Reading Squiggly Lines will not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself! Great!!! Navigation requires converting between [ true, magnetic, and compass north ] . You need to be able to understand from the map what the terrain will be like, choose suitable routes from it and be able to make decisions about changing your route if you need to. on Introduction, 7 years ago Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any GPS device. Terms: compass housing (vial): center part of the compass that is sealed; contains the The landmark can If youre planning on using a map and compass to navigate through the bush, we highly recommend picking up a sighting compass (also known as a prismatic or hand compass). Unfortunately, this 'ible doesn't have much to do with using the coordinate grid on a map. This step is pretty simple. But you can practice with objects that are a minimum of twenty feet away.2. That mile could turn in to a few hours by then it might be getting dark or is already dark in the Forrest so you might need a flash light to help you check your bearings, 9 years ago I was priveledged to escort the kid's too camp grounds located throughout the State of Georgia and participate in mutual learning with a great bunch of Kid's (Billy Goats?) 4) Doin a 360. Now you can take a bearing on a real object. The Essential Wilderness Navigator is a good book for beginners because it presents map reading and compass basics in a systematic, incremental fashion with many graphic examples and exercises you can perform outdoors. P.S. Thanks for the instruction. Build on your map-reading knowledge with compass skills. 9 years ago Beginner's guide to using a compass. Hold the compass outward, level, relaxed, and at eye level.5. CanoeSki Map and Compass Wilderness Navigation Course Slide Show June 3, 2012 An energetic, enthusiastic group of students and instructors met to work together on a full day wilderness navigation and orienteering course, starting with a classroom session learning about compasses and maps and ending with orienteering exercises in a natural park on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. However when you take your compass off the map it will read by reference to "Magnetic North" and so your bearing will be slightly inaccurate. A leaders guide for group instruction of outdoor navigation skills, with exercises and games that help make map and compass training a fun and sporting experience. I had never had involvement in scouting of any kind. I. Head to that object, then re-shoot your bearing.Method 2Shoot the bearing, then have a partner travel in that direction until he's just at the edge of your sight distance. Confidently navigate in the UK hills and mountains using a map and compass on the Mountain Navigation course or the National Navigation Award Scheme Gold level training course. Be sure its level!7. Finding North - Adjusting for Magnetic North Did you know that there are three different variations of North? But at some point in time, outdoor enthusiast or not, you'll want to be able to find out where you are, and where you need to go. Reply Large, metal objects usually mess up compass readings. Hey! Topographic. Teaching a kid use of a compass I hope is something they'll treasure also for a lifetime. Me I use the "military" style compass; better and more accurate. 2. Those guys are only helpful when you're using the compass in relation to the world around you. I have a question, however: since I've already adjusted my Silva Ranger Compass for magnetic declination in my area, when I place the compass on my map to sketch a bearing I have taken in the field, I am lining up the orienting lines in my compass housing with the UTM grid lines on the map. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. 4. Woohoo! Where this new line and the Put that map flat and it has to fit in a square. Once he's there, tell him to move left or right to get him aligned. Your instructable makes it seem very easy. nothing on the map seems to be static except the edges. The Ideal Map for Land Navigation. Distance and Speed. A sighting mirror- To sight objects at eye-level.3. 10 years ago You did know that early maps were oriented so the top of the page was East, not North. What wasn't mentioned you read a map from right and up.. YOU NEED TO CORRECTLY ORIENT YOUR MAP FIRST. HWn6}W#U@-PC((EAM?!vh)r.gL~-V+:yYH\KuA}Z. 1. Your compass should have specific features, and they're absolutely worth a few bucks extra.It should have:1.A clear base plate- To see underneath the compass.2. I set up orienteering courses at every State campground we patronized and we had a fantastic time getting lost and locating each "Lost Patrol" while never losing a Scout. on Introduction. The map is your most important tool, as you can always squeak by without a compass (not recommended!). Thanks for your input! Besides our compass, our map is our next essential item for land navigation. An instructional manual for personal develop-ment of your outdoor navigation skills, using map and compass, and 2. Before we use your compass, we'll have to set the declination. 2. OUTDOOR NAVIGATION WITH MAP AND COMPASS This manual can serve as: 1. ***The edge of the map is the ideal line. Squiggly Lines Book and E-Book . Just be sure you at least have the basics.Compass Models:I personally recommend the Suunto MC-2 D ($40+). Marine compass. Pardon my exclusion of congatulations for a fantastic instructable. There are a lot of different kinds of maps out there, but for land navigation out in the wilderness we want a specific kind of map: a topographic map with a UTM grid that has a scale of 1:24,000. on Introduction. Then use the compass to keep the map lined up to north and navigate in the right Direction to the control. Navigation 2 - Using Compass. When they have taken the course, they decide which control is the right one, run or walk up to it, and come back. But how do you translate the heading into an actual direction?1. Shoot a compass bearing to some point along the creek and then follow the creek to the lake. 12 years ago You don't need to orient the map to sketch a bearing. But to get there the mile is through a Forrest up hill down the otherside over a 10 foot wide stream . When my grown son's were young, they, their Scoutmates & I taught ourselves Orienteering from the Scout manual. Interesting! Luckily the Parents could afford our camping and equipment including quality compasses and supplying the troup other quality gear in order for Scoutmaster Arnsdorff to dissappear with their kid's one weekend a month with which they could do as they please without what they considered their idiot children. Think of it this way; when sketching a bearing on the map, ignore the magnetic needle and the black (red on many compasses) arrow. Neal and I put our new skills to the test during a weekend walking in the Black Mountains. %PDF-1.4 % III. If your map is not a recent one you should update the "variation" using the information printed on the map. Of all map and compass exercises, the three-leg compass walk is one of the best -- and it can be done with nearly any age group. Read. First, find the declination in your are by visiting NOAA Geomagnetic DataThen, follow the directions that came with your compass to set the declination properly. Turn your map until your compass red/white arrow lines up with the north in the bezel window and your map will be "orientated" to true north. Choose an object to take a bearing to. queue on aligning your body with the compass during night navigation. This is the simplest of the exercises. Through practice exercises, find out how to integrate your map and compass knowledge for effective navigation across any terrain. Once you can achieve that then it is time to hone the skills further. Unfortunately, there's not much room for DIY here. As you can see, I've only included maps found for Washington State (except usgs). Find out what compass you need. You don't you guarantee you will get lost.. Rotate the bezel so that N (north) is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Choose a peculiar tree, peak, or anything else in your direction of travel.6. You have to do it now, hopefully you have already shaped the battle space of your bug out location to make it easier but if not. 1 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 63 0 R /Resources 2 0 R /Contents 3 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 2 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /Font << /TT2 82 0 R /TT6 76 0 R /TT8 75 0 R /TT10 73 0 R /TT11 80 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 109 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 81 0 R >> >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Length 1541 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream For example the "variation" in the UK Lake District is about 4 degrees. One of the simplest exercises for improving the speed and accuracy of on Introduction, wahoo this is great for geocaching without a gps hehe. Compass navigation. For 10-100 people. A rotating bezel, marked with 360 degrees in 2 degree increments.4. A load of info not available in the Scouts of America hand book. Now when you put your map away and box the magnetic needle inside of the orienteering arrow, you are headed in the right bearing. Sight compass on a hill that you know, take reading, draw line on map from hill in same degrees. Therefore before walking off in the direction of the compass bearing you need to adjust from "Grid North" to "Magnetic North". Squiggly Lines is a full-color printed book and e-book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Dial the bearing in on your compass. They stretch the top of the terrain out to fill that void so every square inch of your map is square with the paper.Put your compass bezel on the declination setting that is printed on the map. The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted by varying the width of the corridor, the terrain, the intensity etc. Compass, Map reading, Flow: Corridor orienteering: A corridor is drawn on the map, and the runner is to be inside the corridor at all times. I grant you that east-oriented maps are really only useful over a small piece of land. In China compasses have been in use since the Han dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE) when they were referred to as south-pointers. Use the contours. sight compass on a different hill that you know, draw line on map from hill #2 in same degrees. Go west four contour lines and then follow the fifth line south to the lake. The first time you do this, you should take your time, and help each one of the kids with taking the compass course. Because the earth is not a perfect sphere, the actual length of a nautical mile varies. LENSATIC COMPASS Cover-Protects the floating dial and other parts of the compass when closed. Read. The compass is your second most important navigation tool, but it is also the most important to get exactly right. Fold the top half of the map sheet into half again, then turn the map over and fold the bottom half to match the top half 3. The compass is your second most important navigation tool, but it is also the most important to get exactly right. Anthurium Crystallinum For Sale, Countries With No Repeated Letters Word Search Pro, Where To Buy German Pretzels, Baby Not Blowing Raspberries, Mcmaster Life Science, Navbarpage Shiny Dashboard, Sand Brush Procreate, Bandit Roblox Id, Elise Jordan Children, Meal Plan Definition, Wow Mouseover Macro Reddit, Strong Fixed Matches, Can I Use Super Glue For Fake Nails, " /> X>O'p5O. I mention this, because in your first paragraph you make quite a point that North is up. The nautical mile is the unit of distance used at sea and defined as [ one minute (1') of latitude ] . 3. Ensure that you can safely find your way using Map, Compass and GPS skills, as well as navigation techniques specific to travel in mountainous terrain. When doing any map work, be sure you ignore your compass needle and declination arrow. Great for skiers, but for the casual hiker or backpacker, it makes trips just a little bit more challenging. Woot! Hold the map flat in front of you and place the compass on the map with the orienting lines on the base of the compass lining up with the north-south grid lines and the arrow on the orienting lines pointing to north on the map. It's great fun, keeps the boy's interested & involved, and I will never forget the times we had and the boy's unfailing good behavior when separated from their well intentioned parents. It's the best, easiest to read, common language book ever writen on map and compass, not to mention one hell of a great sport. Ideally this is something you can do, then reference on a map. Close your non-dominant eye.6. II. Turn the whole compass, keeping one edge along your position, until the compass matches the maps north, and the meridian lines match North/South lines on the map.4.The destination is somewhere along the line created by the base of your compass. However, instructions concerning your magnetic declination and how to find the declination in your region are mentioned in step 5. When taking a compass bearing on the map you will have aligned the compass using the grid lines and your resulting compass reading will therefore be by reference to "Grid North". 3. Keep in mind that you don't have to orient your map before taking a bearing. Then draw in a new line. Participated in the The Instructables Book Contest. Objectives: 1) Participants will demonstrate their ability to adjust for declination. Lay the map face up, then fold map in half by bringing the top (north) of the map sheet down to the bottom (south) of the map sheet. This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Reply Also, map orientation is less relevant when working with a compass as a measuring tool- so long as the compass and map are oriented relative to each other, like step 3. Close your non-dominant eye. Check it out here. Start by having each student mark their location with a pencil or a small stick and setting their compasses to north (360 degrees). I recomend ya'll get down to the Boy Scout Office in your area and buy the "Orienteering" Merit Badge Book! Have fun!Acknowledgments- Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills 7th EditionIf you're serious about the outdoors, the book is a great reference. Look at a master map and you will see all the little section maps are pointing to the top of the planet, slightly smaller at the top of each section; and slightly larger at the bottom. Goal: For participants to understand and have experience with the 3 keys of land navigation. I would add how to triangulate one's position using map/compass. (The direction of travel arrow should still be pointing toward the top of the map.) However, at first these magnets were only employed for geomancy much like Feng Shui. That is, do I continue to line the orienting lines in my housing with the grid lines on the map, or do I try to line the grid lines on the map so they are parallel with the black north arrow outline in my housing? My first Instructable. Open the Compass, and lay it flat on the map. "Keep up the good work! Shoot a compass bearing to point E and follow it. Now available in Sydney, The Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands. Stand well clear of your computer. Take a bearing, lay the compass on the map, rotate the compass around the landmark until the orienting lines are parallel. It's a great method if you need to be super accurate. So, let's look at finding "North". This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Share it with us! yourself around with map and compass so the red end of the needle is facing north. Testimonials Dear Nigel, Just wanted to say thank you for your teaching on the recent map reading course. Graduated Straight Edge - upper half of a standard 1:50,000 scale map ruler, for measuring distances on a map. on Step 4, 7 years ago Custom Correct Maps- Exclusive To WashingtonPros: 15 minute coverageScale is 1:62500Derived from USGS maps, but arranged to show popular loop hikes and trails.Updated more recently- 1990-84Both lat/long and UTM Cons:Less detailedOnly for Washington100 foot contour linesGreen Trails Maps-Pros:15 minute coverageOriginally based on USGS, but updated frequently.Compact sizeUses lat/long, UTM, UMS coordinatesScale is 1:69500Cons:Only Available for WA and OR right now, with plans for AZ CA NY and NV.100 foot contour lines.Essentially, be sure your map--Covers the entire hike.-Has a map scale or datum that you are comfortable with.-Includes features like roads, boundaries and streams.Alternatives-For the cash-strapped, you can download USGS maps in pdf form, for free, on their [http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(layout=6_1_61_75&uiarea=2&ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT)/.do website].Unfortunately, the maps are difficult to read when compressed to 8.5x11. This means that in July, we found snow as low as 3500'. 2. Any lines that parallel it will work too. Then, without touching the compass, turn yourself and the map till the red compass needle sits in the arrow and is parallel to both the orienting lines and the grid lines. Indoor Triangulation. Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. 5 years ago. Find a local Orienteering club in your area. 3. on Step 3. For example, in the winter, there may be a dangerous cornice where a summer route runs close to the edge of the cliffs I'm not an expert, but those few things are enough to keep most people out of trouble. In 2008, our snow levels were 165% of what they usually are. Turn your body until the north needle is within the declination arrow or box.5. This is because you are using your compass as a protractor. Remember to turn the map when you turn corners and always keep it lined up to north. You made a very good, clear and understandable Instructable. This course gets you in the field with your map, compass, and protractor! Over a morning class and afternoon outdoor practice, learn how to interpret a compass including cardinal directions, bearings and declination. If you are not on a trail or road and can see a second peak or major landmark repeat the above process. For now, consider it more of a protractor. Meridian lines- For map use.5. This is your "true" bearing or "grid bearing". It is longer at the poles and shorter at the equator but standardized to 1852m or 6076ft. Pick a destination which is easily reached by following tracks or roads marked on the map and travel to that destination using compass points. One of the first things you must start prepping for is food, when you begin to consider prepping. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises. Also in some areas the type of underlying rock formation may affect your compass and whilst this phenomonen is quite rare a little reading up on the area you intend to walk in should reveal any such problems. 4. Unless it is a clear night with a full moon you will not be able to see hills in the Topic Area: Land Navigation. The techniques described will give readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Land Navigation Lesson Plan Outline . Shoot them with the compass, then compare your bearings to the actual bearings on the map.I'd love input on this instructable, I plan on using this as a base to build on other topics, like map reading, advanced compass use, and map in hand with GPS.Remember the best way to avoid getting lost is to stay found. You're correct about reading a map- if using UTM then right and up, or easting then northing is the way to go. Hopefully you just learned four new skills. If you head out to the wilderness, find a spot where you can pick out a bunch of landmarks. ALWAYS let some one know where your going and the time you should be back. You see another mountain, what heading is it?1. There are a lot of different things you can put on your bug out bag list and there is not really one list of contents that you should travel. ", 11 years ago on amazon.ca, 10 years ago Please join the tanZ navigation email list for announcements about all things map-and-compass navigation. Heres a step-by-step guide on how to use compass bearings. Turn the bezel until the north (red) needle is in the declination arrow. The kids are going to choose the right control using the map you drew, and the compass. on Introduction. Warning: it's an adictive sport lol!! Find your present location on the map. woot! This is, of course, not an adequate replacement for actual field experience, but is a great introduction to the skills you will need to be effective. 11 years ago The easiest place to practice is around home it may be worth finding a partner to check on your work. I've been wondering about how to use a compass for real for years, but never got around to it. Open the compass and turn the bezel to 308NW2. The map is now correctly Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Orienteering Compass Exercise 1: Identify the Parts of a Compass Directions: Write the correct term (defined below) noted by each number in the drawing next to the appropriate number. You know your campsite is only a mile away, at heading 40NE. Our navigation course has been designed for mountain and wilderness travellers, with an emphasis on both practical methods of finding your way combined with the use of the latest technology in GPS apps, mapping and compass use. Crease where the bend in the map has occurred; this is the centre of the map 2. Take note of an object on that heading. All it can do is show your position - being able to actually interpret the map correctly remains an essential skill. Its more expensive and I still prefer the MC-2 D.The Silva Ranger CL515 ($40+) is another good one. When you see a peak at 43 degrees on the paper, you can look up and it will be exactly 43 degrees from where you are sitting. Those are true North. 1. Once north has been set, they sight down the direction of travel arrow on the compass and pick out a landmark in the background. These materials will help you prepare an interesting course to teach your students. Our Land Navigation training will give you with a working knowledge of land navigation skills that will provide you with the freedom Day 1 will focus on the theoretical training of map & compass as well as practical demonstrations and activity, finishing with a short exercise to prepare for day 2. Where the lines cross..there you are! 1 set your map on the ground; turn your declination adjusted compass dial so due North is at the index pointer 2 place your compass on the map with the Edge of the baseplate parallel to the North South meridians on the map 3 - turn the map and compass together until the compass needle is Right now I'll stick to what kind of map you'll need, and save map features for later.USGS- Pros:USGS maps are the standard for wilderness navigation. Here is the Table of Contents. Rotate the bezel until North matches the maps north, and the meridian lines line up with a north south line (lat/ long lines, UTM grids*).4. The black north arrow you refer to is called an "orienteering arrow". PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Reply The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises.. Reading Squiggly Lines will not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself! Great!!! Navigation requires converting between [ true, magnetic, and compass north ] . You need to be able to understand from the map what the terrain will be like, choose suitable routes from it and be able to make decisions about changing your route if you need to. on Introduction, 7 years ago Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any GPS device. Terms: compass housing (vial): center part of the compass that is sealed; contains the The landmark can If youre planning on using a map and compass to navigate through the bush, we highly recommend picking up a sighting compass (also known as a prismatic or hand compass). Unfortunately, this 'ible doesn't have much to do with using the coordinate grid on a map. This step is pretty simple. But you can practice with objects that are a minimum of twenty feet away.2. That mile could turn in to a few hours by then it might be getting dark or is already dark in the Forrest so you might need a flash light to help you check your bearings, 9 years ago I was priveledged to escort the kid's too camp grounds located throughout the State of Georgia and participate in mutual learning with a great bunch of Kid's (Billy Goats?) 4) Doin a 360. Now you can take a bearing on a real object. The Essential Wilderness Navigator is a good book for beginners because it presents map reading and compass basics in a systematic, incremental fashion with many graphic examples and exercises you can perform outdoors. P.S. Thanks for the instruction. Build on your map-reading knowledge with compass skills. 9 years ago Beginner's guide to using a compass. Hold the compass outward, level, relaxed, and at eye level.5. CanoeSki Map and Compass Wilderness Navigation Course Slide Show June 3, 2012 An energetic, enthusiastic group of students and instructors met to work together on a full day wilderness navigation and orienteering course, starting with a classroom session learning about compasses and maps and ending with orienteering exercises in a natural park on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. However when you take your compass off the map it will read by reference to "Magnetic North" and so your bearing will be slightly inaccurate. A leaders guide for group instruction of outdoor navigation skills, with exercises and games that help make map and compass training a fun and sporting experience. I had never had involvement in scouting of any kind. I. Head to that object, then re-shoot your bearing.Method 2Shoot the bearing, then have a partner travel in that direction until he's just at the edge of your sight distance. Confidently navigate in the UK hills and mountains using a map and compass on the Mountain Navigation course or the National Navigation Award Scheme Gold level training course. Be sure its level!7. Finding North - Adjusting for Magnetic North Did you know that there are three different variations of North? But at some point in time, outdoor enthusiast or not, you'll want to be able to find out where you are, and where you need to go. Reply Large, metal objects usually mess up compass readings. Hey! Topographic. Teaching a kid use of a compass I hope is something they'll treasure also for a lifetime. Me I use the "military" style compass; better and more accurate. 2. Those guys are only helpful when you're using the compass in relation to the world around you. I have a question, however: since I've already adjusted my Silva Ranger Compass for magnetic declination in my area, when I place the compass on my map to sketch a bearing I have taken in the field, I am lining up the orienting lines in my compass housing with the UTM grid lines on the map. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. 4. Woohoo! Where this new line and the Put that map flat and it has to fit in a square. Once he's there, tell him to move left or right to get him aligned. Your instructable makes it seem very easy. nothing on the map seems to be static except the edges. The Ideal Map for Land Navigation. Distance and Speed. A sighting mirror- To sight objects at eye-level.3. 10 years ago You did know that early maps were oriented so the top of the page was East, not North. What wasn't mentioned you read a map from right and up.. YOU NEED TO CORRECTLY ORIENT YOUR MAP FIRST. HWn6}W#U@-PC((EAM?!vh)r.gL~-V+:yYH\KuA}Z. 1. Your compass should have specific features, and they're absolutely worth a few bucks extra.It should have:1.A clear base plate- To see underneath the compass.2. I set up orienteering courses at every State campground we patronized and we had a fantastic time getting lost and locating each "Lost Patrol" while never losing a Scout. on Introduction. The map is your most important tool, as you can always squeak by without a compass (not recommended!). Thanks for your input! Besides our compass, our map is our next essential item for land navigation. An instructional manual for personal develop-ment of your outdoor navigation skills, using map and compass, and 2. Before we use your compass, we'll have to set the declination. 2. OUTDOOR NAVIGATION WITH MAP AND COMPASS This manual can serve as: 1. ***The edge of the map is the ideal line. Squiggly Lines Book and E-Book . Just be sure you at least have the basics.Compass Models:I personally recommend the Suunto MC-2 D ($40+). Marine compass. Pardon my exclusion of congatulations for a fantastic instructable. There are a lot of different kinds of maps out there, but for land navigation out in the wilderness we want a specific kind of map: a topographic map with a UTM grid that has a scale of 1:24,000. on Introduction. Then use the compass to keep the map lined up to north and navigate in the right Direction to the control. Navigation 2 - Using Compass. When they have taken the course, they decide which control is the right one, run or walk up to it, and come back. But how do you translate the heading into an actual direction?1. Shoot a compass bearing to some point along the creek and then follow the creek to the lake. 12 years ago You don't need to orient the map to sketch a bearing. But to get there the mile is through a Forrest up hill down the otherside over a 10 foot wide stream . When my grown son's were young, they, their Scoutmates & I taught ourselves Orienteering from the Scout manual. Interesting! Luckily the Parents could afford our camping and equipment including quality compasses and supplying the troup other quality gear in order for Scoutmaster Arnsdorff to dissappear with their kid's one weekend a month with which they could do as they please without what they considered their idiot children. Think of it this way; when sketching a bearing on the map, ignore the magnetic needle and the black (red on many compasses) arrow. Neal and I put our new skills to the test during a weekend walking in the Black Mountains. %PDF-1.4 % III. If your map is not a recent one you should update the "variation" using the information printed on the map. Of all map and compass exercises, the three-leg compass walk is one of the best -- and it can be done with nearly any age group. Read. First, find the declination in your are by visiting NOAA Geomagnetic DataThen, follow the directions that came with your compass to set the declination properly. Turn your map until your compass red/white arrow lines up with the north in the bezel window and your map will be "orientated" to true north. Choose an object to take a bearing to. queue on aligning your body with the compass during night navigation. This is the simplest of the exercises. Through practice exercises, find out how to integrate your map and compass knowledge for effective navigation across any terrain. Once you can achieve that then it is time to hone the skills further. Unfortunately, there's not much room for DIY here. As you can see, I've only included maps found for Washington State (except usgs). Find out what compass you need. You don't you guarantee you will get lost.. Rotate the bezel so that N (north) is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Choose a peculiar tree, peak, or anything else in your direction of travel.6. You have to do it now, hopefully you have already shaped the battle space of your bug out location to make it easier but if not. 1 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 63 0 R /Resources 2 0 R /Contents 3 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 2 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /Font << /TT2 82 0 R /TT6 76 0 R /TT8 75 0 R /TT10 73 0 R /TT11 80 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 109 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 81 0 R >> >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Length 1541 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream For example the "variation" in the UK Lake District is about 4 degrees. One of the simplest exercises for improving the speed and accuracy of on Introduction, wahoo this is great for geocaching without a gps hehe. Compass navigation. For 10-100 people. A rotating bezel, marked with 360 degrees in 2 degree increments.4. A load of info not available in the Scouts of America hand book. Now when you put your map away and box the magnetic needle inside of the orienteering arrow, you are headed in the right bearing. Sight compass on a hill that you know, take reading, draw line on map from hill in same degrees. Therefore before walking off in the direction of the compass bearing you need to adjust from "Grid North" to "Magnetic North". Squiggly Lines is a full-color printed book and e-book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Dial the bearing in on your compass. They stretch the top of the terrain out to fill that void so every square inch of your map is square with the paper.Put your compass bezel on the declination setting that is printed on the map. The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted by varying the width of the corridor, the terrain, the intensity etc. Compass, Map reading, Flow: Corridor orienteering: A corridor is drawn on the map, and the runner is to be inside the corridor at all times. I grant you that east-oriented maps are really only useful over a small piece of land. In China compasses have been in use since the Han dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE) when they were referred to as south-pointers. Use the contours. sight compass on a different hill that you know, draw line on map from hill #2 in same degrees. Go west four contour lines and then follow the fifth line south to the lake. The first time you do this, you should take your time, and help each one of the kids with taking the compass course. Because the earth is not a perfect sphere, the actual length of a nautical mile varies. LENSATIC COMPASS Cover-Protects the floating dial and other parts of the compass when closed. Read. The compass is your second most important navigation tool, but it is also the most important to get exactly right. Fold the top half of the map sheet into half again, then turn the map over and fold the bottom half to match the top half 3. 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Imagine your on a mountain lookout. You can sketch a bearing upside down if you wanted. I was Scout Master through default of parents with no interest in monthly camping trips. A scale of 1:24000 (1 inch equals 24,000 inches) and line intervals of 50 feet make them pretty detailed.They have WGS84 (lat/long) and UTM coordinate systems.Cons: The 7.5minute maps are huge and can be unwieldy. These orienting lines in my housing are no longer parallel with the black north arrow outline on my baseplate since the north arrow outline reflects the adjustment I made for declination. Hey, there are some great low priced eBooks called Which Way Out? I decided to create this Instructable after a challenging three day backpack in Olympic National Park, located in Washington State. navigation skills. Next Class Date: TBD Map and Compass II takes over where Map & Compass Land Navigation I ended. Move the compass so that the base is along point A (where you are), and the mirror is along point B (the other mountain). That is a great instructable. Then put the straight ruler edge of your compass base on the edge of the map along the black line against the white boarder, NOT a grid line on the map face. Prerequisite: Using Maps. on Step 7. If you are following a distinct path - taking a bearing for a short leg of the walk and then adjusting for the magnetic variation is not critical but it will be at path junctions and in mist or at night and for longer distances. 8. Set the sight mirror at ~45degrees, hold it level, and bring it to eye-level. **On the bottom of the compass, 180degrees around, is the bearing from Point B to Point A. Alright, you're on a mission. You know that there's a cave filled with treasure, unmarked on your map, It's 308NW of your position. It is best to use GPS for evaluation of the exercise. In some countries you may need to deduct the variation so check your map! Need more information? Give the bezel a spin, rinse, repeat. Read the heading from the bezel.9. Does this make a difference when plotting a bearing on the map? Chapters cover understanding a map 1. Backpacking Skills >> Map & Compass >> Navigation exercise. Orient the compass with the clear part along your current position.3. This online map and compass simulation will teach you the basics of navigating, and will print out a certificate for you if your skills are up to snuff. This is because they warp the terrain just a tad so the map lays flat. Lets talk about each of these components separately. Move to your partner, then repeat. The sequence each kid does this, Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. Then they do the same with the next control. Lucky for us, I'm pretty comfortable with rudimentary navigation. Go due south for two miles and then go west until you hit the lake. Many maps haven't been updated since 1950. Having determined the "variation" adjust your compass bearing. This is not quite the same as "True North" but the difference can be ignored. Hopefully this info helps whoever comes across it. on Step 7, Yeah you camp maybe a mile away . The answer to your question is to continue to orient the lines in your housing to the grid lines on the map. Read the bearing at the top of the compass. Tilt your mirror ~45 degrees in relation to the base. 6 years ago If you've noticed, some of the grid lines move a tad. Declination Adjustment and arrow- to correct for the difference between magnetic and true north.And there are many more features. To do that look at the information section on your map which will tell you the "magnetic variation" for that area. In this Instructable, I'll explain to the best of my ability how to use a map and compass to keep you found. Move your thumb along the map as you progress . These devices have a mirror that flips up over the compass which allows you to simultaneously follow your sight line while making sure youre keeping your magnetic needle pointed at 0. The red tip and the white painted arrow in the bottom of the bezel will be magnetic north and the edge of the compass along with your entire map will be dead on true north.After you orient the map, any reading you take on the compass will give you the correct magnetic reading. Three-leg Compass Walk. Rather than just showing north, modern compasses have many features to assist in planning and navigation. Triangulation (also called resectioning) is a method by which you can determine your location on a map by using a compass It works great, and is fairly inexpensive.The MC-2 G (45+) is alright, and you can use it worldwide. on Step 3. If your compass bearing off the map is reading say 154 degrees turn the compass housing to add 4 degrees to obtain a magnetic bearing of 158 degrees. hope this makes sense! Orienteering Map and Compass Team Building Activities and Navigation Courses Bushsports Orienteering are fun for team building activities. Fold the ends of the map into half from left If you've got any more favorites I'd love to expand this list. Did you make this project? Match the object up in the compass sights. `iS`nAPQq[Un17vw4(yssWk8l;vui{L>X>O'p5O. I mention this, because in your first paragraph you make quite a point that North is up. The nautical mile is the unit of distance used at sea and defined as [ one minute (1') of latitude ] . 3. Ensure that you can safely find your way using Map, Compass and GPS skills, as well as navigation techniques specific to travel in mountainous terrain. When doing any map work, be sure you ignore your compass needle and declination arrow. Great for skiers, but for the casual hiker or backpacker, it makes trips just a little bit more challenging. Woot! Hold the map flat in front of you and place the compass on the map with the orienting lines on the base of the compass lining up with the north-south grid lines and the arrow on the orienting lines pointing to north on the map. It's great fun, keeps the boy's interested & involved, and I will never forget the times we had and the boy's unfailing good behavior when separated from their well intentioned parents. It's the best, easiest to read, common language book ever writen on map and compass, not to mention one hell of a great sport. Ideally this is something you can do, then reference on a map. Close your non-dominant eye.6. II. Turn the whole compass, keeping one edge along your position, until the compass matches the maps north, and the meridian lines match North/South lines on the map.4.The destination is somewhere along the line created by the base of your compass. However, instructions concerning your magnetic declination and how to find the declination in your region are mentioned in step 5. When taking a compass bearing on the map you will have aligned the compass using the grid lines and your resulting compass reading will therefore be by reference to "Grid North". 3. Keep in mind that you don't have to orient your map before taking a bearing. Then draw in a new line. Participated in the The Instructables Book Contest. Objectives: 1) Participants will demonstrate their ability to adjust for declination. Lay the map face up, then fold map in half by bringing the top (north) of the map sheet down to the bottom (south) of the map sheet. This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Reply Also, map orientation is less relevant when working with a compass as a measuring tool- so long as the compass and map are oriented relative to each other, like step 3. Close your non-dominant eye. Check it out here. Start by having each student mark their location with a pencil or a small stick and setting their compasses to north (360 degrees). I recomend ya'll get down to the Boy Scout Office in your area and buy the "Orienteering" Merit Badge Book! Have fun!Acknowledgments- Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills 7th EditionIf you're serious about the outdoors, the book is a great reference. Look at a master map and you will see all the little section maps are pointing to the top of the planet, slightly smaller at the top of each section; and slightly larger at the bottom. Goal: For participants to understand and have experience with the 3 keys of land navigation. I would add how to triangulate one's position using map/compass. (The direction of travel arrow should still be pointing toward the top of the map.) However, at first these magnets were only employed for geomancy much like Feng Shui. That is, do I continue to line the orienting lines in my housing with the grid lines on the map, or do I try to line the grid lines on the map so they are parallel with the black north arrow outline in my housing? My first Instructable. Open the Compass, and lay it flat on the map. "Keep up the good work! Shoot a compass bearing to point E and follow it. Now available in Sydney, The Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands. Stand well clear of your computer. Take a bearing, lay the compass on the map, rotate the compass around the landmark until the orienting lines are parallel. It's a great method if you need to be super accurate. So, let's look at finding "North". This comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass, but also with advice about using GPS and digital mapping systems, aims to help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use the map compass correctly. Share it with us! yourself around with map and compass so the red end of the needle is facing north. Testimonials Dear Nigel, Just wanted to say thank you for your teaching on the recent map reading course. Graduated Straight Edge - upper half of a standard 1:50,000 scale map ruler, for measuring distances on a map. on Step 4, 7 years ago Custom Correct Maps- Exclusive To WashingtonPros: 15 minute coverageScale is 1:62500Derived from USGS maps, but arranged to show popular loop hikes and trails.Updated more recently- 1990-84Both lat/long and UTM Cons:Less detailedOnly for Washington100 foot contour linesGreen Trails Maps-Pros:15 minute coverageOriginally based on USGS, but updated frequently.Compact sizeUses lat/long, UTM, UMS coordinatesScale is 1:69500Cons:Only Available for WA and OR right now, with plans for AZ CA NY and NV.100 foot contour lines.Essentially, be sure your map--Covers the entire hike.-Has a map scale or datum that you are comfortable with.-Includes features like roads, boundaries and streams.Alternatives-For the cash-strapped, you can download USGS maps in pdf form, for free, on their [http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(layout=6_1_61_75&uiarea=2&ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT)/.do website].Unfortunately, the maps are difficult to read when compressed to 8.5x11. This means that in July, we found snow as low as 3500'. 2. Any lines that parallel it will work too. Then, without touching the compass, turn yourself and the map till the red compass needle sits in the arrow and is parallel to both the orienting lines and the grid lines. Indoor Triangulation. Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. 5 years ago. Find a local Orienteering club in your area. 3. on Step 3. For example, in the winter, there may be a dangerous cornice where a summer route runs close to the edge of the cliffs I'm not an expert, but those few things are enough to keep most people out of trouble. In 2008, our snow levels were 165% of what they usually are. Turn your body until the north needle is within the declination arrow or box.5. This is because you are using your compass as a protractor. Remember to turn the map when you turn corners and always keep it lined up to north. You made a very good, clear and understandable Instructable. This course gets you in the field with your map, compass, and protractor! Over a morning class and afternoon outdoor practice, learn how to interpret a compass including cardinal directions, bearings and declination. If you are not on a trail or road and can see a second peak or major landmark repeat the above process. For now, consider it more of a protractor. Meridian lines- For map use.5. This is your "true" bearing or "grid bearing". It is longer at the poles and shorter at the equator but standardized to 1852m or 6076ft. Pick a destination which is easily reached by following tracks or roads marked on the map and travel to that destination using compass points. One of the first things you must start prepping for is food, when you begin to consider prepping. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises. Also in some areas the type of underlying rock formation may affect your compass and whilst this phenomonen is quite rare a little reading up on the area you intend to walk in should reveal any such problems. 4. Unless it is a clear night with a full moon you will not be able to see hills in the Topic Area: Land Navigation. The techniques described will give readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Land Navigation Lesson Plan Outline . Shoot them with the compass, then compare your bearings to the actual bearings on the map.I'd love input on this instructable, I plan on using this as a base to build on other topics, like map reading, advanced compass use, and map in hand with GPS.Remember the best way to avoid getting lost is to stay found. You're correct about reading a map- if using UTM then right and up, or easting then northing is the way to go. Hopefully you just learned four new skills. If you head out to the wilderness, find a spot where you can pick out a bunch of landmarks. ALWAYS let some one know where your going and the time you should be back. You see another mountain, what heading is it?1. There are a lot of different things you can put on your bug out bag list and there is not really one list of contents that you should travel. ", 11 years ago on amazon.ca, 10 years ago Please join the tanZ navigation email list for announcements about all things map-and-compass navigation. Heres a step-by-step guide on how to use compass bearings. Turn the bezel until the north (red) needle is in the declination arrow. The kids are going to choose the right control using the map you drew, and the compass. on Introduction. Warning: it's an adictive sport lol!! Find your present location on the map. woot! This is, of course, not an adequate replacement for actual field experience, but is a great introduction to the skills you will need to be effective. 11 years ago The easiest place to practice is around home it may be worth finding a partner to check on your work. I've been wondering about how to use a compass for real for years, but never got around to it. Open the compass and turn the bezel to 308NW2. The map is now correctly Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Orienteering Compass Exercise 1: Identify the Parts of a Compass Directions: Write the correct term (defined below) noted by each number in the drawing next to the appropriate number. You know your campsite is only a mile away, at heading 40NE. Our navigation course has been designed for mountain and wilderness travellers, with an emphasis on both practical methods of finding your way combined with the use of the latest technology in GPS apps, mapping and compass use. Crease where the bend in the map has occurred; this is the centre of the map 2. Take note of an object on that heading. All it can do is show your position - being able to actually interpret the map correctly remains an essential skill. Its more expensive and I still prefer the MC-2 D.The Silva Ranger CL515 ($40+) is another good one. When you see a peak at 43 degrees on the paper, you can look up and it will be exactly 43 degrees from where you are sitting. Those are true North. 1. Once north has been set, they sight down the direction of travel arrow on the compass and pick out a landmark in the background. These materials will help you prepare an interesting course to teach your students. Our Land Navigation training will give you with a working knowledge of land navigation skills that will provide you with the freedom Day 1 will focus on the theoretical training of map & compass as well as practical demonstrations and activity, finishing with a short exercise to prepare for day 2. Where the lines cross..there you are! 1 set your map on the ground; turn your declination adjusted compass dial so due North is at the index pointer 2 place your compass on the map with the Edge of the baseplate parallel to the North South meridians on the map 3 - turn the map and compass together until the compass needle is Right now I'll stick to what kind of map you'll need, and save map features for later.USGS- Pros:USGS maps are the standard for wilderness navigation. Here is the Table of Contents. Rotate the bezel until North matches the maps north, and the meridian lines line up with a north south line (lat/ long lines, UTM grids*).4. The black north arrow you refer to is called an "orienteering arrow". PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Reply The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost a 100 exercises.. Reading Squiggly Lines will not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself! Great!!! Navigation requires converting between [ true, magnetic, and compass north ] . You need to be able to understand from the map what the terrain will be like, choose suitable routes from it and be able to make decisions about changing your route if you need to. on Introduction, 7 years ago Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any GPS device. Terms: compass housing (vial): center part of the compass that is sealed; contains the The landmark can If youre planning on using a map and compass to navigate through the bush, we highly recommend picking up a sighting compass (also known as a prismatic or hand compass). Unfortunately, this 'ible doesn't have much to do with using the coordinate grid on a map. This step is pretty simple. But you can practice with objects that are a minimum of twenty feet away.2. That mile could turn in to a few hours by then it might be getting dark or is already dark in the Forrest so you might need a flash light to help you check your bearings, 9 years ago I was priveledged to escort the kid's too camp grounds located throughout the State of Georgia and participate in mutual learning with a great bunch of Kid's (Billy Goats?) 4) Doin a 360. Now you can take a bearing on a real object. The Essential Wilderness Navigator is a good book for beginners because it presents map reading and compass basics in a systematic, incremental fashion with many graphic examples and exercises you can perform outdoors. P.S. Thanks for the instruction. Build on your map-reading knowledge with compass skills. 9 years ago Beginner's guide to using a compass. Hold the compass outward, level, relaxed, and at eye level.5. CanoeSki Map and Compass Wilderness Navigation Course Slide Show June 3, 2012 An energetic, enthusiastic group of students and instructors met to work together on a full day wilderness navigation and orienteering course, starting with a classroom session learning about compasses and maps and ending with orienteering exercises in a natural park on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. However when you take your compass off the map it will read by reference to "Magnetic North" and so your bearing will be slightly inaccurate. A leaders guide for group instruction of outdoor navigation skills, with exercises and games that help make map and compass training a fun and sporting experience. I had never had involvement in scouting of any kind. I. Head to that object, then re-shoot your bearing.Method 2Shoot the bearing, then have a partner travel in that direction until he's just at the edge of your sight distance. Confidently navigate in the UK hills and mountains using a map and compass on the Mountain Navigation course or the National Navigation Award Scheme Gold level training course. Be sure its level!7. Finding North - Adjusting for Magnetic North Did you know that there are three different variations of North? But at some point in time, outdoor enthusiast or not, you'll want to be able to find out where you are, and where you need to go. Reply Large, metal objects usually mess up compass readings. Hey! Topographic. Teaching a kid use of a compass I hope is something they'll treasure also for a lifetime. Me I use the "military" style compass; better and more accurate. 2. Those guys are only helpful when you're using the compass in relation to the world around you. I have a question, however: since I've already adjusted my Silva Ranger Compass for magnetic declination in my area, when I place the compass on my map to sketch a bearing I have taken in the field, I am lining up the orienting lines in my compass housing with the UTM grid lines on the map. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. 4. Woohoo! Where this new line and the Put that map flat and it has to fit in a square. Once he's there, tell him to move left or right to get him aligned. Your instructable makes it seem very easy. nothing on the map seems to be static except the edges. The Ideal Map for Land Navigation. Distance and Speed. A sighting mirror- To sight objects at eye-level.3. 10 years ago You did know that early maps were oriented so the top of the page was East, not North. What wasn't mentioned you read a map from right and up.. YOU NEED TO CORRECTLY ORIENT YOUR MAP FIRST. HWn6}W#U@-PC((EAM?!vh)r.gL~-V+:yYH\KuA}Z. 1. Your compass should have specific features, and they're absolutely worth a few bucks extra.It should have:1.A clear base plate- To see underneath the compass.2. I set up orienteering courses at every State campground we patronized and we had a fantastic time getting lost and locating each "Lost Patrol" while never losing a Scout. on Introduction. The map is your most important tool, as you can always squeak by without a compass (not recommended!). Thanks for your input! Besides our compass, our map is our next essential item for land navigation. An instructional manual for personal develop-ment of your outdoor navigation skills, using map and compass, and 2. Before we use your compass, we'll have to set the declination. 2. OUTDOOR NAVIGATION WITH MAP AND COMPASS This manual can serve as: 1. ***The edge of the map is the ideal line. Squiggly Lines Book and E-Book . Just be sure you at least have the basics.Compass Models:I personally recommend the Suunto MC-2 D ($40+). Marine compass. Pardon my exclusion of congatulations for a fantastic instructable. There are a lot of different kinds of maps out there, but for land navigation out in the wilderness we want a specific kind of map: a topographic map with a UTM grid that has a scale of 1:24,000. on Introduction. Then use the compass to keep the map lined up to north and navigate in the right Direction to the control. Navigation 2 - Using Compass. When they have taken the course, they decide which control is the right one, run or walk up to it, and come back. But how do you translate the heading into an actual direction?1. Shoot a compass bearing to some point along the creek and then follow the creek to the lake. 12 years ago You don't need to orient the map to sketch a bearing. But to get there the mile is through a Forrest up hill down the otherside over a 10 foot wide stream . When my grown son's were young, they, their Scoutmates & I taught ourselves Orienteering from the Scout manual. Interesting! Luckily the Parents could afford our camping and equipment including quality compasses and supplying the troup other quality gear in order for Scoutmaster Arnsdorff to dissappear with their kid's one weekend a month with which they could do as they please without what they considered their idiot children. Think of it this way; when sketching a bearing on the map, ignore the magnetic needle and the black (red on many compasses) arrow. Neal and I put our new skills to the test during a weekend walking in the Black Mountains. %PDF-1.4 % III. If your map is not a recent one you should update the "variation" using the information printed on the map. Of all map and compass exercises, the three-leg compass walk is one of the best -- and it can be done with nearly any age group. Read. First, find the declination in your are by visiting NOAA Geomagnetic DataThen, follow the directions that came with your compass to set the declination properly. Turn your map until your compass red/white arrow lines up with the north in the bezel window and your map will be "orientated" to true north. Choose an object to take a bearing to. queue on aligning your body with the compass during night navigation. This is the simplest of the exercises. Through practice exercises, find out how to integrate your map and compass knowledge for effective navigation across any terrain. Once you can achieve that then it is time to hone the skills further. Unfortunately, there's not much room for DIY here. As you can see, I've only included maps found for Washington State (except usgs). Find out what compass you need. You don't you guarantee you will get lost.. Rotate the bezel so that N (north) is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Choose a peculiar tree, peak, or anything else in your direction of travel.6. You have to do it now, hopefully you have already shaped the battle space of your bug out location to make it easier but if not. 1 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 63 0 R /Resources 2 0 R /Contents 3 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 2 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /Font << /TT2 82 0 R /TT6 76 0 R /TT8 75 0 R /TT10 73 0 R /TT11 80 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 109 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 81 0 R >> >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Length 1541 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream For example the "variation" in the UK Lake District is about 4 degrees. One of the simplest exercises for improving the speed and accuracy of on Introduction, wahoo this is great for geocaching without a gps hehe. Compass navigation. For 10-100 people. A rotating bezel, marked with 360 degrees in 2 degree increments.4. A load of info not available in the Scouts of America hand book. Now when you put your map away and box the magnetic needle inside of the orienteering arrow, you are headed in the right bearing. Sight compass on a hill that you know, take reading, draw line on map from hill in same degrees. Therefore before walking off in the direction of the compass bearing you need to adjust from "Grid North" to "Magnetic North". Squiggly Lines is a full-color printed book and e-book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing and rogaining. Dial the bearing in on your compass. They stretch the top of the terrain out to fill that void so every square inch of your map is square with the paper.Put your compass bezel on the declination setting that is printed on the map. The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted by varying the width of the corridor, the terrain, the intensity etc. Compass, Map reading, Flow: Corridor orienteering: A corridor is drawn on the map, and the runner is to be inside the corridor at all times. I grant you that east-oriented maps are really only useful over a small piece of land. In China compasses have been in use since the Han dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE) when they were referred to as south-pointers. Use the contours. sight compass on a different hill that you know, draw line on map from hill #2 in same degrees. Go west four contour lines and then follow the fifth line south to the lake. The first time you do this, you should take your time, and help each one of the kids with taking the compass course. Because the earth is not a perfect sphere, the actual length of a nautical mile varies. LENSATIC COMPASS Cover-Protects the floating dial and other parts of the compass when closed. Read. The compass is your second most important navigation tool, but it is also the most important to get exactly right. Fold the top half of the map sheet into half again, then turn the map over and fold the bottom half to match the top half 3. The compass is your second most important navigation tool, but it is also the most important to get exactly right.

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