Step 1: Adjust Declination If your compass features an adjustable declination, start by finding your declination value, the deviation between magnetic north and true north. The best way?

Declination scale: Hash marks on the inside of the bezel designed to help adjust declination. (Don’t know how to do that? Read on.) ...

Learning how to use a map and compass is something all hikers and backpackers need to know. Why Should I Learn to Use a Compass? With the advent of GPS, navigating by compass has become something ...