Latest Compass news
What are grid references? The traditional way of describing your location
What are grid references? Learn what a grid reference is and how to read one to describe your approximate location on a topographical map
Compass bubbles: what to do about pesky air pockets in your compass fluid
Compass bubbles: our guide to why they form, the affect they have on your navigation and what you can do about them
How to use a compass: improve your navigation and get your bearings
Learning or enhancing your knowledge of how to use a compass is a great idea ahead of the summer hiking season
What are contour lines on a map? Plus, how to use them and their origins
What are contour lines on a map? We journey to the origin of contour lines, explaining what they are and how you can use them to sharpen your navigation
How to orientate a map: let us point you in the right direction
We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry
Sighting compasses: what on earth is that mirror for?
We take a look at sighting compasses, detailing how they work and considering their advantages and disadvantages compared to standard baseplate compasses
Brunton TruArc 10 compass review: it’s functional, precise and can be calibrated for both hemispheres
A universal compass, the Brunton TruArc 10 has a good range of high-performing features
Map and compass vs GPS: which serves you best when exploring the wilderness?
Has GPS killed off the ancient art of map-and-compass navigation, or will the old-fashioned orienteers have the last laugh?
