Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Topographic Maps 101 The Basics The Compass
Your Friend, The Compass
A compass is an extremely valuable piece of equipment used not only by
hikers and campers, but also by paddlers. It is such a simple but powerful
tool, everyone should know how to use one.
Wherever you happen to be on Earth, a compass in your hand will always
point North. Whether you are stranded in the ocean, caught in a blizzard,
or lost in a deep, dark forest late at night, your friend the compass will
never let you down and can always be used to help find the way. Sure, a
GPS is pretty cool, but it needs batteries and a signal, not the magnetic
compass! You're on your way to learning how to use a compass
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