Outward Bound Map and Compass Handbook

Glenn Randall

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9781493047994
• Edition: 4

Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, this new edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route-finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from author Glenn Randall's rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you are looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, the fourth edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.

Table of contents

• Letter from the Executive Director of Outward Bound USA
• About Outward Bound
• Introduction
• 1 Understanding the Drunken Spider’s Web
• 2 The Magic Needle
• 3 Putting the Needle to the Drunken Spider
• 4 True North and the Unfaithful Needle
• 5 Bambi Meets Godzilla
• 6 Weighing Air to Find Your Way
• 7 Never Get Lost Again?
• 8 Running with Cunning
• Appendix
• Checklists for Day-Hiking, Summer Backpacking, and Winter Overnight Trips