Wilderness Navigation: Discovering Your Approach Utilizing Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS, third Version (Mountaineers Outside Fundamentals)
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The official navigation textbook utilized in outside schooling programs by 1000’s of studentsMap and compass expertise stay the muse for touring safely within the wilderness This new third version is a serious and full replace of the favored textbook: Improved all through for readability, with chapter aims offered firstly of every chapter and summaries, “expertise verify” mini-quizzes, and apply issues listed on the endUpdated descriptions of essentially the most present maps, compasses, altimeters, and World Positioning System (GPS) receiversUpdated declination maps for the USA and the world (declination adjustments over time and compasses should be adjusted for a selected location to offer appropriate readings)A lot-expanded GPS chapter, together with interfacing the GPS receiver with the house pc, maximizing battery life, and utilizing the GPS operate on a “good” telephones (together with an outline of their limitations)Further data on non-GPS navigational techniquesRecommended web sites, apps, and different sources of helpful navigational data
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Expertise obligatory for secure and pleasing wilderness journey
The place am I? How far is it to my vacation spot? Will I have the ability to discover my manner again? This ebook reveals you tips on how to use orientation and navigation to reply these most regularly requested questions in wilderness journey. By the point you end studying this information, you should have a superb deal with on the instruments of navigation and the confirmed strategies of top-notch navigators, who’ve acquired their expertise by means of years of roaming—and being misplaced in—the wilderness. You’ll have the fundamental data to go into the wilds, work out the way in which to your vacation spot, and, most significantly, discover your manner residence.
-Bob and Mike Burns
Writer : Mountaineers Books; third version (February 24, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 1594859450
ISBN-13 : 978-1594859458
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 5.8 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
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Prospects discover the ebook helpful and informative for studying about fundamental navigation. Additionally they say it is easy to learn and comply with, easy sufficient for newbies, and well-written. Readers point out the writer begins on the fundamentals after which guides them to the skilled degree.
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Amazon Customer –
Comprehensive
Provided complete introduction to map reading and compass use. Well written and easy to understand. The only book youâll need.
Leanne Fuller –
Excellent book in every respect
This is, by far, the best written book on basic land navigation that I have read. The subject is explained in clear and concise terms that leave no doubt in the mind of the reader as to what the authors are saying. Ir proceeds in a step by step logical fashion and those who choose to read it, and master its techniques, will be well equipped tp proceed with wilderness navigation.Two other observation. First, buy a full size Topo 1:24K to use with the book One of the few weaknesses of this book ( as well as all others) is that the maps used in the book are too small and poorly reproduced.Also, i may have missed it but the author really should emphasize more the need to go out and practice in areas that you already know very well—especially with taking azimuths , intersection and resection. “Picking out point” on your map sounds easy reading it in a book but it is a whole different story in real. Practicing ( and getting a good handle on contours) is a must if you are going to do serious wilderness navigation.
The Ideator –
Very good for serious orienteering — compass recommendations could be improved
I have read Be Expert with Map and Compass (over a decade ago) and this book. I found this book went into a lot of information about map types, how to use a compass for various purposes, and how to use a compass in case you are lost. Lots of tips for getting around in the wilderness with a map as well as what to do when lost. I think it was worth the money spent. Be Expert with Map and compass seemed to have more on orienteering competition concepts, such as how to determine the best route in order to hit control points in an orienteering competition.But I do have a few concerns. One, the author doesn’t recommend any compasses that don’t have a declination adjustment. I went out and bought one that has such an adjustment as a result. But then, upon doing more research, learned that for orienteering competition organizers normally provide a map that has MAGNETIC north lines drawn on it — not the True North lines with recommended declination adjustment at the bottom. If the author has spelled out that compasses without a declination adjustment feature are just fine for orienteering competitions, I would not have purchased the fancy compass with a declination screw and sighting mirror.Two, there is a table that compares features of various name brand compasses, which was really helpful, but I think it could be expanded to indicate whether the compass has a declination screw or other means of adjusting declination. I had to spend a lot of time online figuring this out from often poorly worded product descriptions that didn’t indicate if these feature actually existed on the compasses. It was only when I saw the declination screw driver on some models that I actually had confidence the product had that adjustment capability.Three — I had to really look at a few diagrams to understand the point. For example, there is one compass diagram that shows how a declination adjustment has been made. With how many arrows there are (orienting arrow, magnetic arrow, baseplate arrow) and the various ways you can read a bearing on a compass, some leader lines indicating where to look would have been helpful.He goes into altimeters and GPS, which was good, although I didn’t read that part since I’m not interested in it right now.But I still am glad I have the book, and will be referring to it as my knowledge of orienteering grows. Already I needed to consult it about what township lines are, and where to get maps.
Leslie Morrison –
Great book
This is a great book not only for beginners but also has alot of information that would be a great help for someone that just wanted to brush up on their skills
Amazon Customer –
Highly recommend! This is a Must-Have compass and navigation guide!
Outstanding book for newbies to learn and practice compass and navigation skills, and a fantastic review for those who have had some experience already. Logically laid out, well-written and mostly easy to understand. The difficult parts are only difficult because of such foreign and new concepts to this reader! But with continued focus and study, I was able to understand every bit of it ultimately! Grateful for the pratice sections at the back of the book. Also appreciate the repetition of the most important and fundamental points that must be understood and practiced in order to have success out in the real world! Finally, really appreciate having specific reviews and guides for equipment. That actually helped me know the compass I had was not very good, and helped me to select the perfect compass!
Wes Short –
Great primer for orienteering.
Great for beginners and experts alike. A great overview of map reading and land navigations. A must for anyone who is the out doors type.
Bob Henry –
very informative
challenges you to see beyond the here and now
Mike Shelton –
Excellent Service!!!!
The seller keep me updated the entire time on the book. When it appeared the book would be late I was emailed about this and received it early the next day. That is the way you run a business. Thank you for the excellent service. Now to the book: The book is great and covers many important parts of navigation. I have never seen one book that covers everything but this book comes close. I highly recommend this book to start your journey into navigation.
Stone –
A brilliant and very insightful book, I found this very helpful. It’s very well written, very clear, and a must have for anyone who wants to venture into the wilds.
Nazanin –
Generally good book for beginners.The author presented a new view on some techniques compared to other sources, which was helpful.Lots of maps in the book, very helpful, unfortunately of not so good quality making them difficult to read.Can recommend this book to anyone.
António Almeida –
Excelente livro
Brooklyn –
After trying very hard again and again on the internet to find out how to use a compass, I was confused, perplexed, frustrated, annoyed (with myself), and fed up. I have just finished “studying” this book, and it is BRILLIANT. The exercises at the end of each chapter were fun, and let you know whether you have really understood what you’ve been reading. Now I spend a lot of time every day outdoors with the dog, practicing, and it’s amazing and fun. I can do it, I enjoy it, and really – it is easy!
R&T Industrial Design Associates –
Es el libro que he visto mas actualizado en referencia al uso de las brújulas en diversas situaciones asà como la interacción con sistemas como GPS y altÃmetro. Esta adecuadamente ilustrado, impreso en muy buena calidad y sobre todo tiene recomendaciones de brújulas y muchas más recomendaciones.