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Navigation

Friday, July 20th, 2007

In the beginning, men followed the stars. They managed to traverse great Oceans armed with nothing more than a clear sky and a sense of adventure.
Then came maps. These became ever more sophisticated, showing a three dimensional terrain on a two dimensional piece of paper. We used a magnetic compass to show us which direction [...]

Compass for Campers and Hikers

Friday, July 20th, 2007

If you plan to travel around during your camping or hiking trip then a good quality compass is an essential part of your kit. Learning how to use one properly will enable you to get the maximum fun out of your camping adventures.
A quality compass has a number of components that make your map reading [...]