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Survival & Emergency Preparedness - Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS, 3rd Edition (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)

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Book Synopsis: Over 100K copies sold. The official navigation textbook used in outdoor education courses by thousands of students.

Map and compass skills remain the foundation for traveling safely in the wilderness. This new third edition is a major and complete update of the popular textbook:

  • Improved throughout for clarity, with chapter objectives presented at the beginning of each chapter and summaries, "skills check" mini-quizzes, and practice problems listed at the end
  • Updated descriptions of the most current maps, compasses, altimeters, and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers
  • Updated declination maps for the United States and the world (declination changes over time and compasses must be adjusted for a specific location to provide correct readings)
  • Much-expanded GPS chapter, including interfacing the GPS receiver with the home computer, maximizing battery life, and using the GPS function on a “smart” phones (along with a description of their limitations)
  • Additional information on non-GPS navigational techniques
  • Recommended websites, apps, and other sources of useful navigational information

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Are you tired of getting lost in the great outdoors? Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS, 3rd Edition is the ultimate guide to help you navigate through even the most challenging terrains. With over 100,000 copies sold, this book is the official navigation textbook used in outdoor education courses by thousands of students. From beginners to experts, this comprehensive edition provides updated information on maps, compasses, altimeters, and GPS receivers, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to travel safely in the wilderness.

One of the key features of this third edition is its improved clarity. With chapter objectives presented at the beginning of each chapter and summaries, "skills check" mini-quizzes, and practice problems listed at the end, you can easily grasp and apply the concepts taught. It also includes updated declination maps for the United States and the world, ensuring your compass always provides accurate readings as declination changes over time. Whether you're using a traditional compass or a GPS receiver, this book has got you covered.

Speaking of GPS, this edition has a much-expanded GPS chapter. It not only teaches you how to interface the GPS receiver with your home computer but also provides tips on maximizing battery life and using the GPS function on your smartphone. Learn about the limitations of smartphones as well, so you can make the most out of your navigation devices. Additionally, the book offers information on non-GPS navigational techniques, giving you a well-rounded approach to wilderness navigation.

Don't miss out on the wealth of knowledge this book has to offer. Get your copy of Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS, 3rd Edition today and start exploring the wilderness with confidence. Visit https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Navigation-Finding-Altimeter-Mountaineers/dp/1594859450/ref=nosim?tag=apexknowled0e-20 to learn more.

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