Collecting Features | Simple Navigation Technique

[@kevinm.n.5158]

I just have to say this channel is the best I've come across for a while, in any genre, but especially for land nav/education. You're a very effective teacher

[@devon_adventure8044]

Not really done much map work in the last few years so a good simple refresh, thanks

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Southern Ape and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@andreborsch2266]

Hi Craig! Finally, a new navigation video. Thanks and have a great week. André

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Andre Börsch and many thanks as always for supporting my channel by taking the time to drop by, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I have another couple of nav videos lined up in the coming weeks.... stay tuned!

[@BorisKarlovic]

Never realized it had a name, now I do. Thanks Craig 👍👍👍

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Cheers Andy, your view and comment is always appreciated 👍

[@ewjorgy]

Hi Craig, As usual you have clearly defined the method that I use all the time but have never stopped to think about! I love when you do that because now when I think about it, it becomes even more effective. As always, thank you and keep up the great work!

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi ewjorgy and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers!

[@LGSkywalker82]

Collect features... brilliant tip sir!! This year is my year to learn navigation so these vids are excellent. Thank you Craig!

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi AG Survival and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! If you check out the playlist at the very end of my video you'll see a load more videos that you may find useful.

[@jonholmes1464]

Nice video yet again Craig. Interesting how subconsciously we do this given any instructions, not just directions

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Jon and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! You're quite right , the mental process is indeed transferable to other activities.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Incredible 😁 Great tips there, I always have a mind map of things that stand out along my route.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Burton Outdoors and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! "a mind map of things" is a great way of putting it - cheers!

[@nealgrey6485]

I should wish that you would follow up this excellent explanation with a walk from #1 to #2--by making the treck. Also, I don't know how or why the numbers on the map show the ground is going down. Thank you.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

The contour lines are numbered... if you listened you would understand

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Ny Grey and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I have a video planned in the next few weeks that looks at 'contour lines' (i.e. the numbers on that map that you refer to), so keep your eyes peeled as I suspect you'll find it useful. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@philipoakley5498]

In addition, when one looks at the map, 'it' should also be telling you the the 'opposites', such as the 'if you reach the big roundabout you've gone too far' style information. The map should also be used to tell you the those 'collecting features' you don't want, such as reaching a cliff line, or a sudden steeping, or slope falling away to the left [or right]. That 'opposites' part is really useful if you think you are sort of lost, when really you are just slightly misplaced, but are looking for a safe route out given what you know, and the safe collecting features that you can find. (Wind direction is another useful feature if 'lost', as it helps orient you - it rarely shifts 180 degrees in just a fey meters, rather you've just walked in a circle - Crinkle Crags in mist!).

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

I've got another video on my channel that talks about 'catching features' in some detail.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nicely demonstrated mate! It’s just a case of keeping it simple and effective! And harking back to the 7 P,s proper planning and preparation prevents p@@s poor performance! As I’m sure you are well versed in 😉👍🏽 Best wishes brother nice job 😎

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Mad Dog Survival and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Been subscribed for a long time brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate

[@LGSkywalker82]

Just started the video but had to ask, Where'd you get that shirt?

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi AG Survival you can find the t-shirts here www.thebushcraftjournal.com/shop although they seem to be OOS for a lot of sizes at the moment.

[@LGSkywalker82]

@@TheBushcraftPadawan thanks for the link!

[@robmallion5957]

What's the preferred scale for O.S maps please ?

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Hi Rob Mallion and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated. There's no such thing as a 'preferred scale', it's more about the amount of ground you're planning to cover and the level of detail you need. Nowadays I use 1:25,000 scale 99% of the time, but it's perfectly possible I might need to use a 1:50,000 on occasions. You can find out a lot more in this video I recorded - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKSlonuKrrikpNk

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Always how I drive and sort of Navigate 👍🏻 Until they demolish my bloody landmarks 👎🏻

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

Ah yes, "the ground is always right"! ;-)