Krik, I watched several videos of "how to use a compass with a map" and yours was the only one that was articulated and demonstrated correctly. Your use of Close Ups, examples and details of each step makes sure that the audience is not left confused. Well done man! Thank you!
As someone who knew almost nothing about a compass I feel so much more directionally empowered (I am awful with directions)! Thank you SO much. The info is very important to know so thank you for teaching me and sharing your knowledge with so many other people. God bless
As someone who has zero sense of direction, and tends to stink at following even simple instructions, I figured I'd have one hell of a time learning to use a map and compass... However, this video is extremely informative, while still keeping it simple and easy for me to follow along!! Major thanks good sir!!
Excellent vid, sir!!! You did not get bogged down in jargon.. I would encourage whoever views this to practice at a local park....lots of landmarks and if curious onlookers want learn so much the better...don't ever buy a compass and stick in it in a rucksack thinking you know to use it....practice and have fun!!!!
Its been many years since I last used a map and compass and as I am about to embark on a 3 week walking holiday in Scotland, your simple video has refreshed my skills. I have a GPS but prefer to use the map and compass. Thanks for that!
Wow ... so many haters in these comments. Why on earth would anyone watch a video titled "How to Use a Compass & Map [Compass Navigation Tutorial]" just to comment that they didn't need to know how to use a compass and map?!?! Anyway, great video.
Before this video i was thinking navigating with map and compas was hard. But after your video i undrstand how it works and looks so easy. Good video. Thanx
You made this very easy to understand. Some other channels that I watch have gone over this info and , well it was very confusing . Another good point that you used was the map. Strange how many people carry a compass but not a map. Once you get the compass set put the map in your pack; yes folks, take it with you.
thanks for the video. Your map doesn't need to be oriented to north when you're just looking for an A to B heading from the map. I find that people learn faster if you tell them they don't need to worry about the needle direction WHILE THE COMPASS IS ON THE MAP unless they are orienting a map (which is a different process with a different purpose).
thanks so much for watching and the kind words. and yes, we do have summer, but a lot of our videos are shot underneath the canopy, so the vibrancy of the sun is sometimes hard to capture. - stony
Thank you!! With a little help from you hopefully I won't get lost archery hunting for the first time. Feel a bit better about navigation now. I will pass on to my little ones.
OMG - I GET it! I have had this compass in my backpack (ranger 515) for almost a year and your explanation of using it with map is superb! I took an online class and did not feel confident with it. I think I am ready to use it now!!!!!
Good video. However don't forget to first get the declination for your area and correct the red arrow on your compass. Thats what the little screw is for. Also when sighting a baring keep an eye on the line down the centre of the the mirror. If you keep that line in the centre of the compass needle where the needle pivots while you are sighting through the hole at the base it will ensure your eye is looking through it straight on and not from a side angle. Just helps to increase accuracy.
I write to you using a translator because I do not speak English! Sorry! But I found your video very interesting, and the use of the mirror taught me a lot, Thank you very much!
6:05 I think it's just me, but it doesn't look like it's lined up with north on the map. It looks like it is pointing NNW in relation to the rose on the map.
It’s adjusted for declination for his specific region. You always have to adjust for the difference between magnetic north and true north. That way when you start from zero you don’t need to do the math each time. It would be a whole separate video topic, but it’s not a trivial detail.
It does! I signed up as an orienteering merit badge counselor for a boy scout troop. I'm so glad I found you on UA-cam. Between the BSA booklet and your videos, I just need to try it out on a topo map so I appear as if I know what I'm doing.
1. Very clear, simple explanation. The distance being travelled in the example was not very far. If the distance is far, a person needs to learn about magnetic vs. true north and the concept of declination. Another concept that he was trying to teach is called "military crest". Sometimes, you cannot have a clear view from the top of a hill. If a "military crest" exists, you should be able to have a view from it.
Good video in general. Thanks for posting! However . . . to the beginners out there who are still learning, there is a VERY crucial point that he didn't mention because it seems obvious, but beginners tend to miss obvious things. Understand, you can NOT just set your map down at random, in any old convenient spot (such as on the handy log in this video), in order to go through these steps. You MUST first align your map so that NORTH on the map is actually aiming NORTH in real life. Even if that means holding the map in some awkward way. North on the map MUST aim north in real life FIRST. If you skip that step, the rest of this will lead you in the WRONG direction. Guaranteed. Also, the "firearm sight" he refers to is not the gap near the hinge that he points to. Not all compasses have that gap. It is actually the notch on TOP of the mirror (but the concept is the same, so his advice on what to DO with the sight works the same either way). Having said all that, if you follow my advice first, and his advice for ALL THE REST, you will be well on your way to having a GREAT time orienteering in the wilderness! (Give this a "thumbs up" so the newbs will be "pointed in the right direction". Also, check out his other tutorials. He does a nice job.) Cheers!
rmcdaniel423, I respectfully disagree with the first part of your comment. Krik did it perfectly. You can in fact set your map down at random, because you were simply using your compass dial as a protractor to measure the angular distance between your current location and where you want to go. When you do this, your map can be facing in any direction, and it doesn't matter. You can hold your map vertically on the wall, upside down, facing any direction - measuring the angle between point a and point B all works the same. You are correct on the "fire arm sight" comment, however.
I don't get why this is most up voted comment. You definitely do not need to pre-orient the map towards actual North. You just need to setup the map so North is "up". As a side note the sights are not really necessary, you can just look at roughly where you are going and shoot for something reasonable. Then just check your compass again.
Actually, you need not follow the advice that you "MUST first align your map so that NORTH on the map is actually aiming NORTH in real life." What is actually required is merely that the north arrow on this compass (the red outline arrow inside the dial) points at magnetic north on the map while lining up the baseplate edge from point A to point B on the map. This can be even done while lying on your back, holding the map over your head! Yes, it's handy to line up the map with the terrain once you have the bearing to follow. But it's NOT necessary as a step in obtaining the bearing. What you're describing here is necessary with other types of compasses, not an orienteering compass such as this one.
I disagree with the last statement. On a compass with a clear baseplate, as in the video, one may just use as a protractor, obtain a bearing. Then go to the field or stand up as the case may be, set the bearing on the compass and go. It is one of the advantages of a clear baseplate compass such as this. Cheers! -SunnyWalker
Thank you for this video! I just bought a lensatic military compass (Cammenga). I'm a city folk who's trying to get into hunting and I am a newbie when it comes to woods and stuff. Your video, even though it's not the same compass, really helps me understand all the doodads on my compass
Thanks so much! I just bought a compass for my boyfriend (birthday gift), we do a lot of hiking and he's a much more traditional type of traveler and not too good with the techy stuff. He still knows how to take a reading on a sailboat with a sextant so this is right up his alley. I just bought a recta (basically the same version) and wanted to understand as well, the basics on its uses, so thank you. I hope to get a little bit more into the complexities of its use, but this is a good start!
Thank you! You really explained it well. I've been packing the Suunto compass for years. Never had the chance to use it, even to just practice. I'm heading out today with a friend and we'll be working on compass and map reading. We've got the perfect winter place to hike and practice this without getting totally lost..LOL..
This is an excellent video. I was pretty sure that I understood compass navigation beforehand - your video confirmed and strengthened my confidence. Thanks Krik!
Very helpful, thank you! I am a beginner and want to understand how to navigate without a GPS. Some other videos explaining the same thing use a lot of words I've never heard before and don't give a definition, which kind of renders the rest of the lesson useless. But you explained it in pretty simple terms so thank you for that. Some of these videos should really come with a vocab list lol
Your video WAS VERY helpful!!! I'm taking a forestry measurements class, distance learning right now, sadly... My professor is doing their best but lack the necessary media skills!!
Great video! Very clear and informative. Did you end up creating a video for using a topographical map? That'd be really helpful if you didn't already do so. Thank you
Thank you this was great! I understood every step and feel much more confident to use a compass. I know you said these are the basics, but I wish you could do an advanced level one. I learned a bit about the magnetic north but it is confusing how it is used on the map.
That was the best compass/map guide I've been able to find. Simple and to the point. Thankyou Black Owl. Is there a topo map tutorial as you said you may do?
Kirk, excellent explanation of basic orienteering! You were very clear with the your examples, and using a hand drawn sketch with simple topological features was very effective. It was somewhat distracting for me when you shook the compass or waved your hands around as you were talking, but otherwise, great job.
@black owl outdoors Please do a video on how to navigate with a compass and a USGS topo 7.5 minute series map. Thank you...you channel is one of the best I've checked out! keep the videos coming bro.
This is something I've really wanted to learn and haven't honest been too lazy to take the time... thank you for the awesome video :) It's a great starter to me setting out and trying some stuff in the alaska wilderness up here come next summer.
If you're using a map and a compass, you also need to adjust your compass and orient your map to compensate for magnetic declination. Magnetic declination also changes every year for where ever you are... you need to go to the USGS website and can actually get the specific magnetic declination for where you are... or if you're going to travel to another location before hiking or canoeing... you can get the declination for that location. Unless you are where the declination is zero... you are going to be off. DO NOT RELY ON THE DECLINATION OF YOUR TOPO MAP, THAT DECLINATION IS FROM WHEN THE MAP WAS MADE. You can be seriously off... All the VERY BEST!
Because of the coming micronova, declination is moving much farther, and much faster and so declination information is likely incorrect My up-to-date declination is 30 degrees, 15 degrees off from the official declination for my area. but there is still a way to recalibrate magnetic declination using the shadow of sticks recording the path of the sun---rotation of the earth has not yet changed. First stick will show East. Mark it with a sharp stick pushed in. After a few minutes you can mark sun shadow travel where the shadow has moved - Push another stick in to mark West. Lay a straight stick from the E mark to the W mark. Geographic north or True North is 90 degrees from the E-W line. With your compass pointing toward True North, note how far off your compass is now. That is your true up-to-date declination. More on micronova in my 2nd book, Surviving the Micronova: This Train Is on the Tracks is available now.
Very good video sir! Was thinking of getting. cheap compass but after watching your video I'll be getting myself a compass with a mirror even if they are slightly more expensive. Think it's worth it in the long run :) Thank you!
You're very welcome. And I'm glad you found the video easy to follow and understand. That was my purpose for making this video. If everyone had a better sense of direction, we would all know where we're going! Ha. -Krik
Disregard this person's feedback. Anyone who thinks you rambled in that video doesn't have the brain power to follow what you were saying; Which, by the way, was very clear and well articulated. Thanks ;)
Kirk, this is literally the best video in which explains the proper use of a compass and easy to understand. Thank you! Also, if you've time can you do a video on the topo maps and how to read them? Keep up the great work. - Anthony
This is a very straight forward and informative tutorial, the only thing I would change Krik is that bit at the end of the video where you included 'berate me'. I know it goes without saying that the internet is full of trolls and you can always find at least one ignorant statement in the comments section and a mature person who is sure of themselves would be unfazed by this however I probably wouldnt give them encouragement to do so. You might create some kind of Super Troll!
An impressive video, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing slightly evaluation on this. And he in reality purchased me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love studying extra on this topic. If possible, as you grow to be experience, would you mind updating your youtube channel with more particulars? Its highly useful for me. Big thumb up for this video put up!
Maybe important to mention noteing a reverse bearing when taking a bearing. Or blazing the trail as you go. So you can find your way back. But great video.
woww thank you! I was in boy scouts for several years but i never really fully understood the whole concept of using the compass along with the map. But after watching your vid I GOT IT!!! I am kinda slow... lol But without a doubt it was very helpful. I clearly get it now!! You are awesome! Keep up the great vids!!!
Why you did not turn the Map toward the Compass North and make things Easier ?? We follow the N of the compass is it ? than we put the North of the Map under the Red arrow which is always the north !!
Glad you found the video helpful. I've had a number of people tell me they used the video for school. Accent? I don't what you're talking about. Ha. We're in south central Pa. Thanks for watching. -Krik
Very astute observations. But we're filming in south central Pa. I did do a follow up video on magnetic declination. And thanks for answering Austin's question below. I don't always see all the comments. UA-cam doesn't always leave a notification. Thanks for the watching and commenting. -Krik
That's a very good and difficult question. It really depends on the specific situation. For instance, if your bearing runs you right through a giant lake, it would be better to find a new land mark. Like a dog leg of the lake or an inlet/bay that's visible on the map. And then take a new bearing from that new landmark on the map. But, if you can't navigate around the obstacle, your best bet is to find a new landmark and take a new bearing to your destination. I hope this helps. -Krik
Krik, I watched several videos of "how to use a compass with a map" and yours was the only one that was articulated and demonstrated correctly. Your use of Close Ups, examples and details of each step makes sure that the audience is not left confused. Well done man! Thank you!
Fantastic.. takes me back to 8th grade... when school actually taught skills you might need.
My uncle put me in the woods and said good luck.
@GuinnessandPizza they were just trying to get rid of you. I fully understand.
@GuinnessandPizza You have to be trolling....
As someone who knew almost nothing about a compass I feel so much more directionally empowered (I am awful with directions)! Thank you SO much. The info is very important to know so thank you for teaching me and sharing your knowledge with so many other people. God bless
As someone who has zero sense of direction, and tends to stink at following even simple instructions, I figured I'd have one hell of a time learning to use a map and compass... However, this video is extremely informative, while still keeping it simple and easy for me to follow along!! Major thanks good sir!!
Excellent vid, sir!!! You did not get bogged down in jargon.. I would encourage whoever views this to practice at a local park....lots of landmarks and if curious onlookers want learn so much the better...don't ever buy a compass and stick in it in a rucksack thinking you know to use it....practice and have fun!!!!
Its been many years since I last used a map and compass and as I am about to embark on a 3 week walking holiday in Scotland, your simple video has refreshed my skills. I have a GPS but prefer to use the map and compass. Thanks for that!
Well, after watching a few videos about using a compass and not understanding anything, this video actually helpoed. Thank You!
Thank you for the kind words, Curtis. I'm glad the video was easy to understand. That was my sole purpose. -Krik
Wow ... so many haters in these comments. Why on earth would anyone watch a video titled "How to Use a Compass & Map [Compass Navigation Tutorial]" just to comment that they didn't need to know how to use a compass and map?!?!
Anyway, great video.
Before this video i was thinking navigating with map and compas was hard. But after your video i undrstand how it works and looks so easy. Good video. Thanx
You made this very easy to understand. Some other channels that I watch have gone over this info and , well it was very confusing . Another good point that you used was the map. Strange how many people carry a compass but not a map. Once you get the compass set put the map in your pack; yes folks, take it with you.
Nice video. I really appreciate people like you who take the time to walk us through the process. Great pace, clearly spoken. A+
Thanks for a very instructive video. Learned everything I sought to learn before buying a proper compass for my husband for Father's Day.
I know that I'm super late but I had to say that this is the best explanation I've seen for how to use a compass. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thus is the kind of stuff kids should learn in school!!
thanks for the video. Your map doesn't need to be oriented to north when you're just looking for an A to B heading from the map. I find that people learn faster if you tell them they don't need to worry about the needle direction WHILE THE COMPASS IS ON THE MAP unless they are orienting a map (which is a different process with a different purpose).
thanks so much for watching and the kind words. and yes, we do have summer, but a lot of our videos are shot underneath the canopy, so the vibrancy of the sun is sometimes hard to capture. - stony
Thank you!! With a little help from you hopefully I won't get lost archery hunting for the first time. Feel a bit better about navigation now. I will pass on to my little ones.
My students enjoyed watching your video AND learned the information they need to know. Thanks!
I have just watched this video and it was good to go back to basics!!! Many thanks for showing this.
OMG - I GET it! I have had this compass in my backpack (ranger 515) for almost a year and your explanation of using it with map is superb! I took an online class and did not feel confident with it. I think I am ready to use it now!!!!!
Good video. However don't forget to first get the declination for your area and correct the red arrow on your compass. Thats what the little screw is for.
Also when sighting a baring keep an eye on the line down the centre of the the mirror. If you keep that line in the centre of the compass needle where the needle pivots while you are sighting through the hole at the base it will ensure your eye is looking through it straight on and not from a side angle. Just helps to increase accuracy.
I write to you using a translator because I do not speak English! Sorry! But I found your video very interesting, and the use of the mirror taught me a lot, Thank you very much!
6:05 I think it's just me, but it doesn't look like it's lined up with north on the map. It looks like it is pointing NNW in relation to the rose on the map.
I don't think he actually knows his compass :D
It’s adjusted for declination for his specific region. You always have to adjust for the difference between magnetic north and true north. That way when you start from zero you don’t need to do the math each time. It would be a whole separate video topic, but it’s not a trivial detail.
It does! I signed up as an orienteering merit badge counselor for a boy scout troop. I'm so glad I found you on UA-cam. Between the BSA booklet and your videos, I just need to try it out on a topo map so I appear as if I know what I'm doing.
Thanks for the video explaining how to use a mirror compass. It's a big help.
1. Very clear, simple explanation.
The distance being travelled in the example was not very far. If the distance is far, a person needs to learn about magnetic vs. true north and the concept of declination.
Another concept that he was trying to teach is called "military crest". Sometimes, you cannot have a clear view from the top of a hill. If a "military crest" exists, you should be able to have a view from it.
Good video in general. Thanks for posting!
However . . . to the beginners out there who are still learning, there is a VERY crucial point that he didn't mention because it seems obvious, but beginners tend to miss obvious things.
Understand, you can NOT just set your map down at random, in any old convenient spot (such as on the handy log in this video), in order to go through these steps. You MUST first align your map so that NORTH on the map is actually aiming NORTH in real life. Even if that means holding the map in some awkward way. North on the map MUST aim north in real life FIRST. If you skip that step, the rest of this will lead you in the WRONG direction. Guaranteed. Also, the "firearm sight" he refers to is not the gap near the hinge that he points to. Not all compasses have that gap. It is actually the notch on TOP of the mirror (but the concept is the same, so his advice on what to DO with the sight works the same either way).
Having said all that, if you follow my advice first, and his advice for ALL THE REST, you will be well on your way to having a GREAT time orienteering in the wilderness! (Give this a "thumbs up" so the newbs will be "pointed in the right direction". Also, check out his other tutorials. He does a nice job.)
Cheers!
rmcdaniel423, I respectfully disagree with the first part of your comment.
Krik did it perfectly. You can in fact set your map down at random, because you were simply using your compass dial as a protractor to measure the angular distance between your current location and where you want to go. When you do this, your map can be facing in any direction, and it doesn't matter. You can hold your map vertically on the wall, upside down, facing any direction - measuring the angle between point a and point B all works the same.
You are correct on the "fire arm sight" comment, however.
I don't get why this is most up voted comment. You definitely do not need to pre-orient the map towards actual North. You just need to setup the map so North is "up".
As a side note the sights are not really necessary, you can just look at roughly where you are going and shoot for something reasonable. Then just check your compass again.
Actually, you need not follow the advice that you "MUST first align your map so that NORTH on the map is actually aiming NORTH in real life." What is actually required is merely that the north arrow on this compass (the red outline arrow inside the dial) points at magnetic north on the map while lining up the baseplate edge from point A to point B on the map. This can be even done while lying on your back, holding the map over your head! Yes, it's handy to line up the map with the terrain once you have the bearing to follow. But it's NOT necessary as a step in obtaining the bearing. What you're describing here is necessary with other types of compasses, not an orienteering compass such as this one.
I disagree with the last statement. On a compass with a clear baseplate, as in the video, one may just use as a protractor, obtain a bearing. Then go to the field or stand up as the case may be, set the bearing on the compass and go. It is one of the advantages of a clear baseplate compass such as this. Cheers! -SunnyWalker
i think your right and i hope your right are you right ?
Thank you for this video! I just bought a lensatic military compass (Cammenga). I'm a city folk who's trying to get into hunting and I am a newbie when it comes to woods and stuff. Your video, even though it's not the same compass, really helps me understand all the doodads on my compass
Thanks so much! I just bought a compass for my boyfriend (birthday gift), we do a lot of hiking and he's a much more traditional type of traveler and not too good with the techy stuff. He still knows how to take a reading on a sailboat with a sextant so this is right up his alley. I just bought a recta (basically the same version) and wanted to understand as well, the basics on its uses, so thank you. I hope to get a little bit more into the complexities of its use, but this is a good start!
Ive had a compass for some time, but I never knew how to use it UNTIL I came across your vid. thank you so very much! :)
Great refresher on navigation for me. Thanks very much for posting!
Very informative. After watching a handful of videos, I finally get it on this one lol
Thank YOU for the support and encouraging words. -Krik
Thank you! You really explained it well. I've been packing the Suunto compass for years. Never had the chance to use it, even to just practice. I'm heading out today with a friend and we'll be working on compass and map reading. We've got the perfect winter place to hike and practice this without getting totally lost..LOL..
Thanks for this video, it is a really in depth explanation of how to use a compass and a map.
A timely topic, learned in the Marine Corps. An extremely valuable skill
This is an excellent video. I was pretty sure that I understood compass navigation beforehand - your video confirmed and strengthened my confidence. Thanks Krik!
Very helpful, thank you! I am a beginner and want to understand how to navigate without a GPS. Some other videos explaining the same thing use a lot of words I've never heard before and don't give a definition, which kind of renders the rest of the lesson useless. But you explained it in pretty simple terms so thank you for that. Some of these videos should really come with a vocab list lol
I have just found your channel. Love the basic outdoor skills videos.
Your video WAS VERY helpful!!! I'm taking a forestry measurements class, distance learning right now, sadly... My professor is doing their best but lack the necessary media skills!!
amazingly easy to understand. thank you.
You're welcome!
Black Owl Outdoors
I've watched a few videos on this topic and this has to be the best, easiest explanation I've seen. Well done and thank you!
very good ,thx for helping .you break down easy , that a good thing
Great video. Very informative. Camera a little blurry at times but I still understood and gained some information. Thank you!
Good video and short but to the point, perfect! Will be looking at some other vids of yours. Thank you!
that sighting line..is fantastic... nice
Great video! Slow and very explanatory. I feel like I could do this after watching your video, even though I know it will take some practice.
Great video! Very clear and informative. Did you end up creating a video for using a topographical map? That'd be really helpful if you didn't already do so. Thank you
Luis Menjivar No, not yet. I NEED to though... -Krik
Thank you this was great! I understood every step and feel much more confident to use a compass. I know you said these are the basics, but I wish you could do an advanced level one. I learned a bit about the magnetic north but it is confusing how it is used on the map.
That was the best compass/map guide I've been able to find. Simple and to the point.
Thankyou Black Owl.
Is there a topo map tutorial as you said you may do?
Kirk, excellent explanation of basic orienteering! You were very clear with the your examples, and using a hand drawn sketch with simple topological features was very effective. It was somewhat distracting for me when you shook the compass or waved your hands around as you were talking, but otherwise, great job.
@black owl outdoors Please do a video on how to navigate with a compass and a USGS topo 7.5 minute series map. Thank you...you channel is one of the best I've checked out! keep the videos coming bro.
Awesome video! I took a basic nav course through REI. This was much easier to understand. Well done!
As a beginner, I am finding it hard to understand but thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks Krik! Got it now. Dig the use of reference point. Peace!
Very well demonstrated, easy to follow
Hey man thanks for the kind words. I definitely see more map videos in the future. Stay tuned Anthony. -Krik
This is something I've really wanted to learn and haven't honest been too lazy to take the time... thank you for the awesome video :) It's a great starter to me setting out and trying some stuff in the alaska wilderness up here come next summer.
If you're using a map and a compass, you also need to adjust your compass and orient your map to compensate for magnetic declination. Magnetic declination also changes every year for where ever you are... you need to go to the USGS website and can actually get the specific magnetic declination for where you are... or if you're going to travel to another location before hiking or canoeing... you can get the declination for that location. Unless you are where the declination is zero... you are going to be off. DO NOT RELY ON THE DECLINATION OF YOUR TOPO MAP, THAT DECLINATION IS FROM WHEN THE MAP WAS MADE. You can be seriously off...
All the VERY BEST!
Because of the coming micronova, declination is moving much farther, and much faster and so declination information is likely incorrect My up-to-date declination is 30 degrees, 15 degrees off from the official declination for my area. but there is still a way to recalibrate magnetic declination using the shadow of sticks recording the path of the sun---rotation of the earth has not yet changed. First stick will show East. Mark it with a sharp stick pushed in. After a few minutes you can mark sun shadow travel where the shadow has moved - Push another stick in to mark West. Lay a straight stick from the E mark to the W mark. Geographic north or True North is 90 degrees from the E-W line. With your compass pointing toward True North, note how far off your compass is now. That is your true up-to-date declination. More on micronova in my 2nd book, Surviving the Micronova: This Train Is on the Tracks is available now.
Very good video sir! Was thinking of getting. cheap compass but after watching your video I'll be getting myself a compass with a mirror even if they are slightly more expensive. Think it's worth it in the long run :) Thank you!
That was a realy good tutorial. I watched several and you did the clearest explanation and thank you for that.
Thank you, using a compas is way easier that i thought!
You're very welcome. And I'm glad you found the video easy to follow and understand. That was my purpose for making this video. If everyone had a better sense of direction, we would all know where we're going! Ha. -Krik
Disregard this person's feedback. Anyone who thinks you rambled in that video doesn't have the brain power to follow what you were saying; Which, by the way, was very clear and well articulated. Thanks ;)
Kirk, this is literally the best video in which explains the proper use of a compass and easy to understand. Thank you! Also, if you've time can you do a video on the topo maps and how to read them? Keep up the great work. - Anthony
thank you that helped me a lot, I'm new in boy scouts and I did not know how to use a compass, I'm subscribing.
It was very helpful. Im planning on joining the US Military next month and need some land nav skills before I go.
Thanks - very easy tutorial to follow and learn from.
Finally a navigation video that makes sense!
This is a very straight forward and informative tutorial, the only thing I would change Krik is that bit at the end of the video where you included 'berate me'. I know it goes without saying that the internet is full of trolls and you can always find at least one ignorant statement in the comments section and a mature person who is sure of themselves would be unfazed by this however I probably wouldnt give them encouragement to do so. You might create some kind of Super Troll!
Thank you for making it so simple and understandable!
Really clear video! Thanks for the upload
I like this video! Nice demonstration, while utilizing your style is equally nice!
very good video. I'm a navigation newb, And your video taught me a lot. Thank you for making it..
An impressive video, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing slightly evaluation on this. And he in reality purchased me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love studying extra on this topic. If possible, as you grow to be experience, would you mind updating your youtube channel with more particulars? Its highly useful for me. Big thumb up for this video put up!
thanks man. im kinda new in navigation stuff this video really helps
Great video, informative and easy to understand.
Thank you very much - great introduction!
I'm glad this video helped you. Have fun at camp! -Krik
Thanks! Easy to understand and simply helpful.
Maybe important to mention noteing a reverse bearing when taking a bearing. Or blazing the trail as you go. So you can find your way back. But great video.
Great video man. Your explanation is simple and concise. Thank you and I look forward to a topographical map video.
woww thank you! I was in boy scouts for several years but i never really fully understood the whole concept of using the compass along with the map. But after watching your vid I GOT IT!!! I am kinda slow... lol But without a doubt it was very helpful. I clearly get it now!! You are awesome! Keep up the great vids!!!
Thanks I can say I honesty learned something!
Why you did not turn the Map toward the Compass North and make things Easier ??
We follow the N of the compass is it ?
than we put the North of the Map under the Red arrow which is always the north !!
Glad you found the video helpful. I've had a number of people tell me they used the video for school. Accent? I don't what you're talking about. Ha. We're in south central Pa. Thanks for watching. -Krik
Awesome video these skills will definitely come in useful this summer.
Easy to follow and very informative for a complete beginner like me, thanks Krik.
Thank you very much. This helped with my science homework.
Super simple and really good infromation!
Thank you Carlos. It does feel like forever ago since we shot the first compass video. -Krik
Great video. Manual focus would've done wonders btw.
thanks for the great info....had to get a refresher and this was on point!
very well explained sir! thank you
Great video. Very well done and easy to understand. Thank you very much for this.
Very astute observations. But we're filming in south central Pa. I did do a follow up video on magnetic declination. And thanks for answering Austin's question below. I don't always see all the comments. UA-cam doesn't always leave a notification. Thanks for the watching and commenting. -Krik
Very informative and easy to understand, well done!
good vid, simple and to the point.
That's a very good and difficult question. It really depends on the specific situation. For instance, if your bearing runs you right through a giant lake, it would be better to find a new land mark. Like a dog leg of the lake or an inlet/bay that's visible on the map. And then take a new bearing from that new landmark on the map. But, if you can't navigate around the obstacle, your best bet is to find a new landmark and take a new bearing to your destination. I hope this helps. -Krik