Outward Bound Map and Compass Handbook

✍ Scribed by Glenn Randall

Publisher: Falcon Guides
Year: 2019
Tongue: English
Series: Outward Bound
Edition: 4
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Subjects

Sports & Recreations; Nonfiction; SPO018000; SPO030000

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