In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, Chris shares a real story of getting turned around in the woods after losing his map five miles from the truck, and how nothing but a single compass bearing brought him home. After the story he walks through practical, beginner friendly navigation skills anyone can use with a simple baseplate compass and a topographic map.Resources Mentioned:• USGS Topographic Map Downloadshttps://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/• Outdoors Generations Article by Ethan Shaw“How to Use a Compass: The Ultimate Guide to Navigation”https://outdoorgenerations.com/• Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Bookhttps://www.primitive-camping.com/product-page/primitive-camping-bushcraft• Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Websitehttps://www.primitive-camping.comTopics Covered:– The day Chris lost his map in the timber– How one compass bearing kept him on course– What a baseplate compass really needs– Why topographic maps aren’t as intimidating as they look– How to set a bearing, walk it, and avoid drifting– Why beginners should practice simple navigation before long trips
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