Be Expert with Map and Compass
Be Expert with Map and Compass by Bjorn Kjellstrom is a comprehensive guide published by John Wiley & Sons on December 9, 2009. This third edition spans 256 pages and is written in English, offering essential navigation skills for outdoor enthusiasts. The book emphasizes the importance of basic map and compass skills, particularly in situations where GPS devices may fail or be unreliable.
Readers will find clear explanations of fundamental map and compass techniques, including understanding map symbols, navigating with a compass, and combining both tools for effective orienteering. The updated content includes information on GPS, along with current web resources and references, making it a valuable resource for a wide range of users, from novice hikers to experienced outdoorsmen. This edition features a fresh design and is aimed at those looking to enhance their confidence in wilderness navigation.
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The classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPS
GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Now updated to include information on GPS as well as current Web sites, references, sources, and photographs, it remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen, novice orienteers, and outdoor organizations as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world.
Coverage includes understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness.
- Explains basic map and compass skills clearly
- Fully updated edition, including information on GPS
- Includes up-to-date Web site addresses, references, and sources
- Features a fresh, rugged design
- Ideal book for beginners
If you’re looking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
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