Thread: Resources for learning basic navigation.

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    Default Resources for learning basic navigation.

    Just looking for a recommendation, most likely a book or website for learning basic compass navigation. I am familiar with using GPS's but thought it would be a good idea to learn the basics in the event of a failure.

    Thanks in advance!!

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    Be Expert with Map and Compass by Bjorn Kjellstrom
    http://www.amazon.com/Expert-Map-Com...dp_ob_title_bk

    and

    Land Navigation Handbook: The Sierra Club Guide to Map, Compass and GPS by W. S. Kals
    http://www.amazon.com/Land-Navigatio...ref=pd_sim_b_6

    You might also try the sport of orienteering. It's an excellent way to build your map and compass skills:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering
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    Thanks! Just what I was looking for.

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