Hiking to a set destination using a compass !
In this article you will learn how to hike to a set destination using compass readings.
Taking a reading allows you to hike to a set destination, even if you can't see it whilst hiking because of hills or threes.
Use a baseplate compass, it's the only kind that you can orientate yourself with whilst hiking.
In order to take your reading remeber these 3 steps, calibrate the compass, record your position, and set off whilst checking your direction at regular intervals.
1- Calibrate the compass :
Locate your destination, take your compass, keeping it level and turn the orientating arrow to direction of your desired destination.
2- Record your position :
Once you've worked out the direction, you'll be taking, turn the dial on the face of the compass to line the compass needle up with the red orientating marker, now your position is recorded, all you have to do is line up the needle with orientating marker in order to find your reading again.
3- Set off whilst aiming for midway points :
Line up the compass needle with the orientating marker and find your point.
A midway point must be directly in line with your en point, it could be a tree, a hill, or a house for example, hike up to this point, repeat this as many times as you need to get to your final destination.
We strongle advise you to practice in familiar surroundings before doing it when hiking.
To get to an end point using a compass remember these 3 steps :
* Calibrate the compass.
* Record your position.
* Set off whilst aiming for midway points, which come in between yourself an your end destination.
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