Something people may not be aware of is when using a compass to navigate while traveling the back country is get out of the vehicle. All of the metal and electronics in most vehicles have an effect on a compass. To get an accurate reading on your compass you need to exit your vehicle and step away from it. There are some vehicles that for whatever reason don’t have an effect on a compass. The only way to know for certain is to take readings both in and out of your vehicle multiple times in multiple places. As always it’s better to be safe than sorry. Cheers mate and happy trails
Lots of good points Jason. I have always used a compass and paper maps. Started using maps when I was a kid. Also have a stack of topographic maps from the USGS. Handy!
First comment I've wrote before watching a video! Been wishing somebody like yourself would cover this subject in depth. Thanks for posting this video!
Found your channel recently, and I must have watched at least 30-40 videos of your in the last week. LOVE the videos man! One of the few youtubers I have post notifications on for!
Out east there isn’t much in the way of public land so this information is theoretical for me. That said, I’m hoping to spend this summer further west so this is a great starting point in finding primitive camping when the time comes. Thanks!
Cool tips Jason! And here I was getting ready to say "Yeah, but on the east coast...", thanks for the tip on Caltopo. That's a new one for me. A resource for here in Pennsylvania is Purple Lizard Maps. They have some very awesome maps of several State Forests here in Pennsylvania with details on trails, roads, some history, and tidbits that most people never know. Besides, a good paper map doesn't need cell service, GPS, or electricity.
Usgs (US Geological Survey) mapping, for hard copy out of cell signal delorme and/or benchmark each state is about $20 or so on amazon. Also, you can get area specific maps and regs at the individual unit websites. State and national forests and blm offices.
round mtn campground west of Colorado Springs .. drive thru west past camp spots go into woods.. ( its also near lake George) before you get to top of hill and lookout pullover off hyway ...when your going west ... watch for sign round mountain...north side of road...
There are a number of great sources for learning navigation. Once learned, it will open up a new world. Start slowly, by getting a good map of familiar locations, then begin the process of visualizing how a map is just an overhead view. Then, add in a compass for orientation and practice! Major landmarks will soon become evident.
Thank you so much Jason, that will be very, very useful for my trip to colorado next month !! Great information and very nice from you for sharing. All the best.
Good info. I have a collection of almost all the national forest maps for Oregon and think they are an amazing tool. Although some are definitely better than others. Most of The cascades are mapped in great detail but the central Oregon districts leave much to be desired.
Excellent info. Back Country navigator is good but you're right, the learning curve is steep. I need to spend more time with it to unlock the potential it seems. :D
Thx again for another dose of useful info. I've been using a paid app called US Topo Maps for a while. I loved it at first, but your right some of these apps are a real pain when it comes to transferring waypoints from phone to PC. Honestly I think it's gotten worse in the last couple months. Also Google Earth on the phone is not the same as on the PC, I still haven't found an easy way to swap waypoints back and forth.
For the explorer google earth is your friend then boots on the ground. Topic for a future questions video. Show the mavic pro and what settings you use to film your b roll.
If your in a tight spot in a new town, always head for the railroad tracks. Its under federal law but usually the local cops don't patrol it and you can get atleast a few days rest with litte or no interruptions. However, if you do see others there. Dont be friendly. Keep to yourself and be quietly stern about it. If your soft, you'll get stolen from. Stay a potential threat and they'll keep their distance.
Good informative video. Google earth is fine for a general overview. I use it more to rule out areas, but have located a few gems. In the last few years it seems that a lot of information is being left off of paper maps. I have to use a combination of Green Trails, The Atlas and Gazzeter for Washington and Oregon. and the basic Forest service maps to get an accurate view of an area. I would like to get a hold of a set of the Ranger maps that Government agencies use.
Thanks alot of great information I appreciate you for take your time to share with us wish you all the very best until next time my friend God bless you
Cant say much about the other ones, we dont have much similar things here in Sweden afaik, But google maps is a great resource. Really enjoyed your live stream the other day man take care
Jason thanks for your videos I live in Canada I have Google Earth but the other links you give I can't seem to get them to work for here any suggestions I would appreciate
Excellent job explaining everything. One question I still have is can you camp anywhere on state/federal land or are the rules different from state to state?
One thing that I would like to ask: How about bears and wolves ? I am sure you take into consideration that there are forests and mountains where bears and/or wolves are still present. Being myself somebody who is absolutely ignorant about camping I would be scared to death to end in such geographical locations. But you are a "pro", how do you manage ?
Thanks for this info, Jason. The only thing is I don't have all that Fancy stuff, like I-Phones or a I-Pad either. I'm at a loss on the Fancy schmancy stuff.
another great video, I am a little older than you and tend to use hard maps, other people, and just hard exploring to find good camping sites. I start with USFS or BLM maps. often will call local offices and talk to resource staff. They have been great. Here is a tip for a spot that will yield great photos of Cascades. N 44 05.952 W 121 32.457 Not far out of town and roads could be worse. It is my go to spot when to check out wild fires when burning near my cabin.
Iam new to your channel and I really enjoy your videos...I love camping photography and dogs....I was watching one of your older videos(feels like spring)..it looked like you fed your dog raw chicken on a bone...if so i thought you shouldn’t give dogs raw meet...just wanted to no ..look forward to more videos.....T.Gunz.....
After spending 20 years in the US Army I cringe thinking that someone doesn’t know how to use a map and compass. Cell phone signals get lost. GPS and cell phones get lost, broken and run low on charge. No map, no compass, didn’t bother to learn? Yeah, good luck with that.
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Something people may not be aware of is when using a compass to navigate while traveling the back country is get out of the vehicle. All of the metal and electronics in most vehicles have an effect on a compass. To get an accurate reading on your compass you need to exit your vehicle and step away from it. There are some vehicles that for whatever reason don’t have an effect on a compass. The only way to know for certain is to take readings both in and out of your vehicle multiple times in multiple places. As always it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Cheers mate and happy trails
Lots of good points Jason. I have always used a compass and paper maps. Started using maps when I was a kid. Also have a stack of topographic maps from the USGS. Handy!
Thank you. I was just trying to figure out how to find some remote areas and found myself frustrated. These resources will be very helpful.
First comment I've wrote before watching a video! Been wishing somebody like yourself would cover this subject in depth. Thanks for posting this video!
Give Gaia a shot sometime. Really great app, and really good customer service if you ever need it. I’m sold on them.
Found your channel recently, and I must have watched at least 30-40 videos of your in the last week. LOVE the videos man! One of the few youtubers I have post notifications on for!
GAS = Great Awesome Source for campsites!Great video. Now subscribed!
Out east there isn’t much in the way of public land so this information is theoretical for me. That said, I’m hoping to spend this summer further west so this is a great starting point in finding primitive camping when the time comes. Thanks!
Cool tips Jason! And here I was getting ready to say "Yeah, but on the east coast...", thanks for the tip on Caltopo. That's a new one for me. A resource for here in Pennsylvania is Purple Lizard Maps. They have some very awesome maps of several State Forests here in Pennsylvania with details on trails, roads, some history, and tidbits that most people never know. Besides, a good paper map doesn't need cell service, GPS, or electricity.
Jonathan Smith agree 100% on the last sentence.
Usgs (US Geological Survey) mapping, for hard copy out of cell signal delorme and/or benchmark each state is about $20 or so on amazon. Also, you can get area specific maps and regs at the individual unit websites. State and national forests and blm offices.
round mtn campground west of Colorado Springs .. drive thru west past camp spots go into woods.. ( its also near lake George) before you get to top of hill and lookout pullover off hyway ...when your going west ... watch for sign round mountain...north side of road...
Yes! Thank you for this! Been looking for help finding public land non state park camping here in New York.
This is a 5 star video very well done thanks
There are a number of great sources for learning navigation. Once learned, it will open up a new world.
Start slowly, by getting a good map of familiar locations, then begin the process of visualizing how a map is just an overhead view.
Then, add in a compass for orientation and practice! Major landmarks will soon become evident.
Always carry an old school compass, and also new stuff, good video and information and always use all resources available and I also use OnX
Thank you so much Jason, that will be very, very useful for my trip to colorado next month !! Great information and very nice from you for sharing. All the best.
Good info. I have a collection of almost all the national forest maps for Oregon and think they are an amazing tool. Although some are definitely better than others. Most of
The cascades are mapped in great detail but the central Oregon districts leave much to be desired.
Daisy looks good with her Spring haircut.
Excellent info. Back Country navigator is good but you're right, the learning curve is steep. I need to spend more time with it to unlock the potential it seems. :D
It does take some learning, but its a great program once you get the hang of it.
Jason
Thx again for another dose of useful info. I've been using a paid app called US Topo Maps for a while. I loved it at first, but your right some of these apps are a real pain when it comes to transferring waypoints from phone to PC. Honestly I think it's gotten worse in the last couple months. Also Google Earth on the phone is not the same as on the PC, I still haven't found an easy way to swap waypoints back and forth.
Good info. Still learning back country nav. havent found the map i like best. Thanks Jason.
One of the things I like about Backcountry Nav is Caltopo is one the options so that is what I use.
Jason
Great information exchange! Thanks Jason!
For the explorer google earth is your friend then boots on the ground. Topic for a future questions video. Show the mavic pro and what settings you use to film your b roll.
Thanks again Jason alway for good advice...stay exploring!!
If your in a tight spot in a new town, always head for the railroad tracks.
Its under federal law but usually the local cops don't patrol it and you can get atleast a few days rest with litte or no interruptions.
However, if you do see others there. Dont be friendly. Keep to yourself and be quietly stern about it. If your soft, you'll get stolen from. Stay a potential threat and they'll keep their distance.
Very useful information. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Good informative video. Google earth is fine for a general overview. I use it more to rule out areas, but have located a few gems. In the last few years it seems that a lot of information is being left off of paper maps. I have to use a combination of Green Trails, The Atlas and Gazzeter for Washington and Oregon. and the basic Forest service maps to get an accurate view of an area. I would like to get a hold of a set of the Ranger maps that Government agencies use.
Thanks alot of great information I appreciate you for take your time to share with us wish you all the very best until next time my friend God bless you
Thank you Caltopo is just what I was looking for. You save lots of time!
Very cool Jason thanks, Jim
Cant say much about the other ones, we dont have much similar things here in Sweden afaik, But google maps is a great resource. Really enjoyed your live stream the other day man take care
Thank you for all the info!
Thanks. It's so overwhelming to pull up public lands in Oregon and see so many. Hard to know where to start.
I'm with you Greg. Great resource. Mt Angel, Or
Thanks! I feel I can read paper maps very well, but I don't understand GPS coordinates and map & compass navigation. I've got work to do.
This was really helpful! Thank you!
Awesome vid. Thanks Jason!
Thanks for the info. When I hit down south, I’ll know what apps to use. Here in BC, I’ve been using the app, Topo Maps Canada, which is very good.
GaiaGPS for sure.
Jason thanks for your videos I live in Canada I have Google Earth but the other links you give I can't seem to get them to work for here any suggestions I would appreciate
Thanks for the video!
Very informative, good information
Which company do you go through for roadside assistance? Do they go way out there if your vehicle breaks down?
Try using GAIA
Excellent job explaining everything. One question I still have is can you camp anywhere on state/federal land or are the rules different from state to state?
You can pretty much camp anywhere there are a few places I have found with special use restrictions but they are typically clearly posted.
Jason
Thank you
One thing that I would like to ask: How about bears and wolves ?
I am sure you take into consideration that there are forests and mountains where bears and/or wolves
are still present. Being myself somebody who is absolutely ignorant about camping I would be
scared to death to end in such geographical locations. But you are a "pro", how do you manage ?
They are not that big of an issue here in Oregon, we do have them but encounters are far and few between.
Jason
@@PrimalOutdoors Jason, thanks for taking the time to answer, I see.
Pro tip: when you zoom in on Google Earth and the map is not oriented North up, press the “R” key and it will snap to North up.
great info
Ever use Hunt X...
Off the subject question for you...is your pickup diesel or gas?
5.4l gasser.
Jason
Thanks for this info, Jason. The only thing is I don't have all that Fancy stuff, like I-Phones or a I-Pad either.
I'm at a loss on the Fancy schmancy stuff.
jason- when u find a good location by wandering the roads, how do u know u can legally camp there?
Maps with public land boundary information, like I showed in this video.
Jason
another great video, I am a little older than you and tend to use hard maps, other people, and just hard exploring to find good camping sites. I start with USFS or BLM maps. often will call local offices and talk to resource staff. They have been great. Here is a tip for a spot that will yield great photos of Cascades. N 44 05.952 W 121 32.457 Not far out of town and roads could be worse. It is my go to spot when to check out wild fires when burning near my cabin.
what if you dont have a cell tho ?
Iam new to your channel and I really enjoy your videos...I love camping photography and dogs....I was watching one of your older videos(feels like spring)..it looked like you fed your dog raw chicken on a bone...if so i thought you shouldn’t give dogs raw meet...just wanted to no ..look forward to more videos.....T.Gunz.....
Iam also a fan of bourbon...🥤🥤🥤🥤
Backcountry navigator is not available for iPhone.
You might try one of the other options I listed in the description.
Jason
Old school here ...map,compass,gas the only way I fly..
After spending 20 years in the US Army I cringe thinking that someone doesn’t know how to use a map and compass. Cell phone signals get lost. GPS and cell phones get lost, broken and run low on charge. No map, no compass, didn’t bother to learn? Yeah, good luck with that.
Hello Jason. Hello from Greece. Thank you for your videos! Check the “ioverlander” app and if you want tell us your ideas.
Someone needs to create a free app for BLM overlay apps
Old school here ...map,compass,gas the only way I fly..