How To Use a Map & Compass

With a good compass, a little practice, and some basic navigational know-how, you won't need a GPS to find your way in the wilderness. We’ll point you in the right direction with a few fundamental compass skills that you can master in minutes, including how to use a compass with a map, and how to apply those readings in the field to help you reach your destination. Downloadable Guide: https://www.llbean.net/firstspirit/media/pdf_files/230823_Compass_Skills_Checklist.pdf Full Story: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/518809 For more expert advice on all things hiking and outdoors, stop by your local L.L.Bean store, take a map-and-compass skills course with Outdoor Discovery Programs, or visit Explore L.L.Bean at llbean.com/explore. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/LLBeanSubscribe What you’ll learn: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Know Your Compass 2:43 Navigating Your Map 3:32 What Is Declination? 4:53 Taking a Bearing from a Map 6:32 Using Your Compass in the Field 8:24 Explore More ABOUT L.L.BEAN Welcome to the outside! At L.L.Bean, we design products that make it easier for families of all kinds to spend time outside together. For more than 100 years, we've recognized the benefits of getting outdoors and sharing the fresh air – because the only thing better than being outside is being outside together. #BeanOutsider CONNECT WITH US 🛒 Shop L.L.Bean: https://www.llbean.com ☀️Fun Ideas, Easy How-Tos and Inspiring Stories: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/518342 👪 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llbean 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llbean 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/llbean