Learn Map & Compass in One Minute | Silva 1-2-3 System
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- Base Plate compasses were invented in 1933 and they make navigating with map and compass completely simple.
I teach the silva 1-2-3 system that can be learnt in a minute and basically is 75% of all you really need to know for using map and compass expertly. To this lesson add how to adjust for declination and triangulation and that is 99%
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Actually shocked how easy that was. I had to watch this a few times to see if I was missing something. Perfectly explained, so many people make seem so much harder than it needs to be. Thank you.
Great to hear!
@@verysurvival
Hey hi!
I was wondering about magnetic declination adjustment with the 1 2 3 method, also if you line your map up to magnetic north? Also does the red arrow on the bezel ring have to point to north grid on the map?
I hope you can find the time to answer these questions.
Thanks Elly
@@ellysabourin2229 if you know how to adjust for declination you can easily incorporate into the 123 method. do not line the map up with magnetic north, but Yes the red arrow must point north on the map , it must point to the top of the map page
As humans. We tend to make things more complicated then they really are!
if it was that easy could you make a video and explain it? cos i didn't get any of this!
TLDR:
1. Align the baseline of compass along the route of travel (take note of the map scale and distance of travel needed)
2. Rotate the housing (orienteering lines) so they're parallel with the north-south gridlines on the map
3. Move the compass around until the red magnetic needle sits inside the red engraved arrow in the compass housing. The direction of travel arrow should now be pointing in the direction you wish to travel.
Bonus step: walk towards a landmark in your direction of travel, and once you get there repeat steps 1-3
What he failed to mention in the video is that when you align the baseline of the compass to the route you want to take, you should ensure that the direction of travel arrow is also pointing the right way, otherwise you will end up going the exact opposite direction you want to. I guess the remaining 30 odd percent that isn't covered by this video concerns magnetic deviation, but that isn't too much of a problem over relatively short distances.
@@user-td4de5dz4w so when he moved those lines parallel with the grid lines on the map... was there not 2 choices really
Was something unsaid about him putting the red arrow "up"?
@@user-td4de5dz4w nvm I think I see what happened from watching this other one about red in the shed or whatever
He essentially accomplished that by putting the thing on the map diagonally and not wanting to go north east this time
I guess we will know who based on people who always end up south west
@@Mr0rris0 Setting the red arrow 'up' merely aligns the bezel of the compass with north. But if the baseplate is 180 degrees out, then you have set the compass up to travel in the opposite direction to the one you want. When lining up the baseplate with your route on the map, it is important that the direction of travel arrow on the compass does indeed point in the driection you want to go. He didn't mention that, and I have seen people making that mistake in the field.
I navigated the north of dartmoor for two days using this system,for the first time ever,i took my time,didnt rush,checked and checked again,spot on,didnt get lost,hit all my destination points,and very enjoyable too,thanks for this,really helpful,and ive added another skill 👍
great testimonial about a great sounding trip!
Haven’t done map reading for about 10 years brilliant video to jog the memory thanks mate
It seems to me many/most compass videos don't really do a good job of explaining the "why" of the steps of using a compass. Instead, they focus on the "how". People (at least I) used to forget the steps, until I learned the rationale behind the steps. It helped me to just remember that a baseplate (orienteering) compass was just a combination of essentially two tools: a ruler and a protractor. You use the ruler part to draw or establish your line of travel, and then use the protractor to determine your angle of travel with respect to north. Remembering those two simple steps will allow you to use most any compass. Many thanks.
Great Video. I am not a complete novice (I at least know the business end of a map & compass) I bought the book you mentioned & found it a good supplement to this video.
I am new to Orienteering/Bushcraft/Survival, I am also in a wheelchair but that's never stopped me (I have just decided to buy an ATWC(All Terrain WheelChair)
Wayne well done you,
Good for you bro! Get out and do it.
Wow I've watched other videos and felt like an idiot. But you explained it so clearly!
1)Line up the baseline to the direction you want to go
2)Line up the parallel to North lines
3) Don't move the compass and walk where the direction arrow is pointing.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Thank you for the straight forward explanation. Also, thank you for the quick review of the book. I will purchase a copy of it.
Good pointers towards the end. Reading books and watching videos isn't enough. Go out and implement these strategies in order to have it ingrained into your mind ⛰ Thank you for sharing
Precise easy to follow tutorial not read a map since the 80's TA service this vid has been helpful.
lol.......exactly same as me...needed a refresher!
The clearest YT tutorial I've ever watched. Thank u for this! Really helpful
i'm glad it was useful
Bought a Silva today for my first venture. This has got to be the best video I have come across for explaining how to start navigating....thanks.
Good luck 🍀
One of the best instructional vids on YT, it's to the point and brief. Well-filmed with good sound, in spite of ambient wind ;) Well done. A lot of (actually most) videos on these things are 60% waffle.
thanks
I agree, this was clear and to the point.... I watched a few recently and lost interest pretty quick
Thanks for the video. I just received a silva compass as a gift for Christmas and have been wanting to learn the basics for a while now.
That was very well expressed. Thank you. Bought my first compass last week. Now to get some local maps. Cheers mate
Thank you,like most,I needed a memory job,and you nailed it.
This reminds me of a question in a quiz from high school we once had in class back in Sheffield which was: "How do you measure the height of a building using a sextant?" We were all puzzled since a sextant is a naval reading instrument. Finally my mate Jack came up with what we thought was a clever solution:
1. Climb to the very top of the building.
2. Grab your sextant and point it to the horizon making sure that it is quite level.
3 Tie the sextant to a long rope and lower it until it reaches the ground.
4. Make a mark to the top of the rope.
5. Measure the rope.
Brilliant!!!!
I wish my mate Jack was here for this 1,2,3 tutorial explanation. ha-ha-ha.
Brilliant, the best tutorial I have watched on UA-cam.
Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers
A terrific video. The clearest and most useful explanation we've ever seen. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video - thank you. I was taught map reading etc in the army about 50+ years ago, so I may be a bit rusty.
This was an absolutely cracking video mate! Well done for putting it into such digestible steps. Top bloke.
Cheers
Top video! I’ve got a orienteering fell race tomorrow and you save my skin not done one for a while , if you don’t use it you loose it👍👍
Duck Hunter good luck
Humble Trekker
Thank you it went well, found my checkpoint bang on! Top teacher👍👍
Excellent video! Thank you very much!
Hey Dave, thanks for a really great, no BS and helpful video Really appreciate it.
Happy new year and greetings from Melbourne, Australia
Cheers 🍻
I have just acquired a silva compass, and this was the first video on how to use it correctly. Thank you immensely for the clear and concise explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect tutorial and thanks for the book recommendation. I've been using GPS for years and fancied doing it 'properly' again; like I did in the RAF. Your tutorial was perfect. Cheers. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks man been a few decades since I've used a map and compass, your video is great easy to understand. Thanks again
Really helpful, thank you for making this video
Thanks for cutting to the chase. I’ve done off road treks years ago and just needed a refresh 😀🥰👊🏝🇦🇺
Great overview! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day
You too bro!
I’ll have to come back to this video when it’s not midnight so I can retain the information, but even as tired as I am, this made all the sense in the world.
Thank you....you made that so simple.
It's the method I used to introduce my scouts to. Awesome presentation. KISS Keep It Super Simple! Looking forward to reading the mentioned book. As a nurse I can tell you that refreshing material (whether you use the skills once or 1000 times) it's always prudent to go back to the basics and check in with the younger version of you.
Awesome! Thank you!
This is EXACTLY what I wanted to know! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Great video - can't believe how simple it is, many thanks!
Cheers
Thank you! This was great. I’m a new Boy Scout leader who was never a scout, so this is exactly what I needed.
Great 👍
Thanks for the video,really helpful and easy to understand,
great video, I have used the 123 system for 45yrs and have very rarely gone off course
I remeber learning land navigation in cadets as a kid and i know 1 and 3 but i knew there was another step somthing to do with the red arrow and as soon as you told us it clicked and now i wont forget again, thanks for doing this episode
Very helpful and to the point. Thank you!
Cheers
Really appreciate this simple, in the very best sense of that word, introduction to using a map and compass. Thanks very much.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and so simple to learn
Thank you well done.
dude i was glued at 2minuites respect my man from uk brilliant!
Cheers
Really useful video, I've not used a map and compass since I was in scouts nearly 30 years ago. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Wow extremely clear guidance on how to use. Highly recommend this video to know the 123 rule
Top video, given me a little bit more confidence as I’m heading out for a cheeky wild camp
Great 👍
Simple & to the point! Thanks
cheers
simply brilliant got my mountain leader this year not really done much map reading since leaving the military but this is a memory jogger great upload subbed🇬🇧👍☕
Brilliant
Very helpful thanks
En karta från Sverige...
Very well explained, thanks for sharing
Självklart ;-)
Awesome, thank you so much, had done all this at school, but just couldn't remember. Great easy to follow video.
🍻
Was brought up map reading and hiking not used the sikll in awhile this video was great to help remind me , thankyou
Glad it was helpful!
A really helpful video - thank you!
thanks
Thanks for posting
Thanks...I woukd like to start hiking this year and I am intimidated with maps and compass...This will be a good start.
Best of luck!
Very wellexplained.
Hank you
This is ace. Thank you!
thanks!
Just the absolute best!! Can’t thank you enough!! For what appeared so hard to grasp....you explained it so easily in 3 simple steps!!!! Wow!! 🗺📍 🧭
Great to hear!
Great video well explained and understandable. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Just ordered that book a classic read 😊 Excellent video sir ty!
I’ve never navigated with a map or compass and with state of the world at present hiking is definitely something I’m taking up so this is definitely a useful video! Thank you!
Sounds great!
Great video Dave. Probably knew all what you had to say but senility is obviously setting in and I needed reminding. You could not have explained it better in my opinion. Thanks.
nice to hear
Super useful thanks! Good to relearn basics again
Glad it was helpful!
Cool, just ordered the book. Thats just what i was looking for.
I hope it works for you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
My pleasure!
BEST. Have watched many.
Cheers
Thankyou for your knowledge 👍
Outstanding never thought it could be so easy. Thanks
Glad to help
Awesome. Even easier than the system I teach my students. Ty. Liked
Great to hear!
Subbed and liked! Cheers from Australia 🙂 👍👍👍
cheers!
Omg thanks! This is so verry simple and i needed to learn this for my last First Class Requirment for Boy Scouts!
You got this!
Great simple video. I’ve ran many fell races/ultra runs and map and compass has been mandatory race kit, I’ve always carried them but never actually known how to use them incase of an emergency. Thanks again, looking forward to practicing this.
thanks
Nicely done brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate
thanks dave you’ve helped me overcome so many goals in life 😘
Love that!
Great help, ive watched other clips on UA-cam that left me none the wiser..
Great to hear!
Thanks for this Brilliant video dude...Learnt loads within 2 mins...TOP MAN..
Great to hear!
Good stuff!
Just bought a new model Silva Expedition ( adjustable declination) so I needed the new info.
I will check your videos for "declination for Rookies " 🤣🤣🤣
thanks, straig forward learnt quickly will make sure to look into it more but i got the general idea
Great
Cool thanks
Thank you for such an easy to understand lesson . 👌🏻
Cheers
Good show, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks man
Very helpful thank you 👍
Great 😊
that was perfect. thank you very much.
You're welcome!
Cracking little clip mate....cheers
Cheeers
Great video - thanks !
Glad you liked it!
thats soooo handy tip..thanks
Happy to help
Fantastic, nice video very clear and well explained. Thanks for the book recommendation.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant 👌
Great simple explanation
Thanks
Simple n easy thx bro
Welcome 😊
brilliant - thanks
Thanks
Excellent video. Made it really simple to learn and remember.
Cheers
This was a simple great video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you 🤗
THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏 hilarious that I had to watch a UA-cam video in a foreign language rather than my own (Swedish) to understand how I should use the freaking compass.
Thank you for making it easy to understand 🙏🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you ...a very concise guide ... I last used a Silva compass in around 1975 and had forgot how to do it ... Brecon beacons next for me .
good luck
Simplified to perfection 👍👍👍
Glad you think so!