Let’s talk old-school navigation

[Alan]

Hey everyone, I'm wondering how many of you still get around without GPS. Ever used a map, compass or even just the sun to figure out where you are? It's a good skill to have. So if you've got any tips, tools or stories about getting lost and finding your way back? Share here

 

[Quark]

Well one thing I've learned in walk about in the woods is to turn around and look at what is behind me every few steps. Things look very different when you turn around to walk out of the woods. Got turned around a few times to learn that one.

 

[Godzilla]

Good call, Quark! I made this mistake before, I literally walked in circles because I was following my own footprints.

 

[Slick Nick]

Everybody should have a good compass and a topo map also gives you a good idea where to look for a number of things trails cover and liquids possibly. Just a thought and when I change locations in the states I try to get a set just to have them in the go bags. Of course I still have a gps because I’m a simple man hahaha

 

[2Roosters]

I had an incident while elk hunting in the Castles a few years ago. It was a place that I had hunted many times and had twice walked out in the dark. The spot looked familiar and I realized that I had walked in a giant circle. “Well, I won’t do that again”, I thought to myself. Of course I found myself in the same exact spot about 20 minutes later. Disturbing to say the least.