Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps, 3rd Edition

It's been 25 years since my Boy Scout days and this book really helped me re-learn how to use a compass. Very easy to read and the practice questions at the end of each chapter are of huge help. The key techniques are also summarized on 3 pages so you can just take a photo of them to bring with you on your phone when hiking instead of the whole book. I was able to successfully navigate through a thick woods using just my compass to find a spot pre-selected on my map. I was also able to find my location on the map based on different physical landmarks and plot a course in advanced using a topographical map. So the book really does work.

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.

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!

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.

Excelente livro