Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook
by Randall, GlennEdition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-04-03
Publisher(s): Falcon Guides
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Summary
Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering the GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from Glenn Randall's rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you're looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbookwill prove invaluable.
Author Biography
Glenn Randall, a renowned author, outdoor photographer, and mountaineer, has written nine other books, including The Outward Bound Staying Warm in the Outdoors Handbook and The Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Table of Contents
| About Outward Bound | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| Understanding the Drunken Spider's Web: How to Read a Topographic Map | p. 1 |
| The Magic Needle: Choosing and Using a Compass | p. 19 |
| Putting the Needle to the Drunken spider: Using Compass and Map Together | p. 33 |
| True North and the Unfaithful Needle: How to Correct for Declination | p. 44 |
| Bambi Meets Godzilla: When Theory Meets the Real World | p. 53 |
| Weighing Air to Find Your Way: Altimeter Navigation | p. 59 |
| Never Get Lost Again? How the Global Positioning System Has Revolutionized Backcountry Navigation | p. 66 |
| Running with Cunning: The Sport of Orienteering | p. 93 |
| Appendix | p. 97 |
| Checklists for Day-Hiking, Summer Backpacking, and WinterOvernight Trips | p. 103 |
| Index | p. 107 |
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