In this Fundamental Friday, Chris takes a baseplate compass and a USGS topo map into the Mississippi woods and walks a full mile to test how accurate a simple bearing can be in real terrain. You’ll hear how the compass works, how contour lines tell the truth about the land, how to judge distance, and why old tools still matter when batteries fail.Referenced linksUSGS Topo Mapshttps://www.usgs.gov/products/maps/topographic-mapsPrimitive Camping and Bushcraft Bookhttps://www.primitive-camping.com/product-page/primitive-camping-bushcrafthow to use a compass article: How to Use a Compass: The Ultimate Guide to Navigation
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