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How to Use a Compass || REI

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How to Use a Compass || REI

3,536,904 views October 26, 2017 7:16

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In brief

Master the basics of compass navigation for outdoor adventures. This video breaks down how to identify compass parts, adjust declination, and take accurate bearings from a map or in the field—ideal for hikers and explorers looking to navigate with confidence.

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Navigation is one of the Ten Essentials and most outdoor speople take a compass with them on every adventure. But how do you use them? In this REI Expert Advice Video, we teach you what you need to know to navigate easily, safely and with confidence. Watch to learn the parts of the compass, how to set your declination and how to take a bearing from a map and in the field.

To learn more about using your compass, head to your local REI Outdoor School and take a Navigations Course:
rei.com/outdoorschool/navigation-classes.html.

Find REI’s selection of compasses at: rei.com/c/compasses.

A Co-op Films Production-
Producer: Mary Beth Lavender
Director: Jason Lohr-Johnson
Cinematography: Jonathan Houser
Content: Braden Van Dragt
Talent: Joe Saksa
Editing: Katie Van Fleet

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REI published this 7:16 video tutorial on October 26, 2017. It has been watched 3,536,904 times on YouTube.

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REI
Category
Sports
Duration
7:16
Published
October 26, 2017
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