Description
Book Synopsis: The classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPSGPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Now updated to include information on GPS as well as current Web sites, references, sources, and photographs, it remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen, novice orienteers, and outdoor organizations as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world.
Coverage includes understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness.
Explains basic map and compass skills clearly
Fully updated edition, including information on GPS
Includes up-to-date Web site addresses, references, and sources
Features a fresh, rugged design
Ideal book for beginners
If you're looking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
Details
Are you tired of relying solely on your GPS when exploring the great outdoors? Don't let technology let you down! Our Be Expert with Map and Compass book is the ultimate guide for anyone who spends time outdoors. With the ability for GPS devices to break, get lost, or be hindered by weather conditions, it is essential to have basic map and compass skills. This popular orienteering handbook has been trusted for over fifty years to help people find their way, and it has now been updated for the age of GPS.
With the latest edition, we have included information on GPS, as well as current web sites, references, sources, and photographs. Whether you are a professional outdoorsman, a novice orienteer, a recreational hiker, or a scout leader, this book is the go-to resource for mastering map and compass skills. No matter where you are in the world, our book is trusted by outdoor organizations, teachers, hunters, and countless others to navigate the wilderness with confidence.
Our comprehensive coverage includes everything you need to know, from understanding map symbols to traveling by map alone, compass alone, or map and compass together. We even provide guidance on finding bearings, sketching maps, and navigating in the wilderness. With our clear and concise explanations, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently explore the great outdoors.
Featuring an updated design, this fully revised edition of our book is the ideal companion for beginners and experienced adventurers alike. So why take chances with your safety and enjoyment? Invest in the Be Expert with Map and Compass book today and start feeling more comfortable and confident in the wilderness.
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