Button Compass Tricks to know

[@ebony5766]

You are a breath of fresh air Dave. No complaining, no whining, no jealous rants. Just perfected skills presented in an easy to understand way. Best on youtube .

[@petezahrbock]

You are a very talented man David!! 😮

[@RatdogDRB]

One thing I appreciate about your channel Dave, no whining/complaining, just content.

[@DavidCanterbury]

Why complain to the folks actually supporting you? Makes no sense to me!

[@evanf1443]

I love these quick videos. I’ve been a big fan of trying to set up my edc to include items I can make use of so I’m glad you included a button compass with The rotating bezel. While perhaps not as useful as a full sized compass it would fit my intention for it and be a passable place for someone fairly new to navigation like myself to start before investing in a higher quality compass.

[@sherriestes-erwin1908]

Thank you for explaining things so clearly and as simple as possible.

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for this video . Very useful info for my back up compass.

[@samstewart4444]

In Kenneth Roberts book, "Northwest Passage", the Robert Rogers raid on Saint Francis is described. Since the target was on a river, Rogers purposely navigated to a point upstream from the target. He knew that even if he made an error in navigation, that once he hit the river, he knew the target was downstream.

[@Fynn-Victus]

Hey Dave. I found a suunto button and I put it on my trucker hat snap closure. Got that trick from you thanks, I have a string of ranger beads to but I have to replace some beads now it's been like 10yrs lol

[@charlesnelson2649]

Dave you got it going on with the navigation and map reading I watch all of your navigation classes you do

[@asmith7876]

The instruction is always concise, humble, he runs a company that makes a quality product at a fair price, and omg when the costs dropped he LOWERED the prices, passing the savings to his customers and not his wallet! WHO DOES THAT??? Dave C. does. Great video. I watch this as I understand the Major is now an Instructor and someone else has moved on with their life. Good luck to all, I hope the Major kills it for you!

[@martinl3613]

Thanks for the ideas and how to‘s. I wouldn’t trust these compass on my watchband,the chance of interference with the watch is pretty high.Better you take it of for all readings

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Remember no matter where you go , there you are . Stay on course like a good pathfinder. Thanks again Mr. Canterbury for imparting you knowledgeable tips and ticks to keep us on track.

[@slappy1031]

Now whether the deviation would be enough to affect your intentional offset is another question

[@robdavidson4945]

I appreciate the quick video with solid information. All your videos are very helpful. I worked as a Wilderness Guard in Eastern Oregon back in the 70's and spent time in the Idaho backcountry after my time as an Infantry Marine. Your videos and teaching style would've been a great help to me and the people I worked with back then. Great refresher.

[@LShapedAmbush]

Why do you refer to it as the 'infamous" button compass? It seems pretty useful to me, considering its small size. Why would people criticize it?

How about using a button compass in the top of a walking stick. What's your ideas/tips and tricks on using one of them, Dave?

[@surgery6865]

Awesome video Dave! Ty

[@davidkelly414]

Interesting and informative , thank you . Cheers

[@d540vamartin9]

Make the side of the compass 1 inch or 2 cm. Use it for distance est

[@johnmoore411]

Question Dave, if set the compass put it back on watch would metal in watch throw the reading off? Many times you and instructors say kept them away from metal. I realized at one point youu taped it to notebook. But I'm guessing most would use them strapped to watch band. Just wondering. . Thanks for videos!!!

[@WildMedGuru1]

And suddenly SUN watch compasses just sold 10K units. Legend 😎. Great explanation.

[@shadomane]

Very cool and informative tips/skills video. Thanks for the video Dave and for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experience with us.

[@donaldburton6869]

Nice tricks on the button compass! I have a Suunto Clipper and I really like it. I’m wondering what brand and model watch you use and can you navigate with it?

[@cre8vedesign]

Question. Lets say I have this compass for my watch. I used to always try and get anolog watches for basic navigation if I had to. But was interested in a digital g shock watch and I would me missing the hands. Would this button compass work and fullfill the same role or do you always recommend having anolog?

[@davidyendoll5903]

Thanks for this Dave . I just wondered if a button might react to any surrounding metal more than a bigger compass , especially attached near a watch ?

[@TheSaneHatter]

This is just what I needed to see, having long ago bought a Suunto Clipper that's perfect for the methods you describe.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Thanks! You explained this so clearly, even a newbie can understand it!

[@MacSharps73]

I teach my scouts that a button compass will put them in the neighborhood but a lensatic compass will put them in the front door. The button compass is good as an emergency backup.

[@lorriewatson7423]

Excellent useful information,thank you!

[@jinxjones5497]

Ahh when i asked you about that in PMs i cited the Suunto brand ones. I'm confused now 😂

[@raktoda707]

Thanks. Most excellent,so clear.... should be much more accurate than my old trusty follow my nose (a person's has 90% of body's iron in lining of their nose I have a big nose ,so truly I seldom got lost, always found my way.~True story~ You make the button compass a best friend to carry on your arm .Thank you.Safety and good health to you and yours.🥾

[@rlingerfelt2019]

Thank you

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Great vid! Very helpful!

[@charlesmckinney]

I've got a compass just like that on my watch band. I appreciate the lessons. Thank you.

[@shawnadkins9467]

Don’t forget with a compass like that you can offset left or right of target to a linear terrain feature like a creek, road, trail etc then turn and follow that to your target.

[@DavidCanterbury]

As mentioned in my Navigation tools video “Aiming off”

[@wilfswanderings]

Big fan!! Greetings from the UK...

[@mariesonoma]

Good to know thanks, all 😌 info appreciated

[@tanneroverton1338]

Awesome Dave, I hope I get to see you this week at the advanced course.

[@cynthiao.campbell5769]

Thanks. I never knew how to do that.

[@ruzzellp]

Great vid. Thanks.

[@jeffechols5302]

Excellent tips thanks

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

I love this! Dave, you do such a great job of keeping things fresh and showing people how to use their items.

[@davehumpleby3440]

Great refresher on Nav, thank you.

[@kurtvanderweg9147]

Good talk. Thanks.

[@benterwellen]

Ty for the great info

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Dave

[@adrockey]

Great video!!!

[@Gozerthegozarian1984]

Great video.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Dave

[@Uns_Maps_8]

Excellent!

[@keithmoore5306]

hey Dave when i try to find a topo map source on goggle i just end up in a runaround what's a good source for topo maps? does any county offices have them available?

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Cool tips!

[@mccoyburgess844]

You explain navigation very clearly so your audience can LEARN how to navigate. Thank you .

[@woodstrekker6345]

Thanks.

[@weerobot]

Cool

[@daeholm]

The metal in your watch can throw off the compass. Always take the compass off to ensure an accurate reading.

[@RenThraysk]

Sun makes a mini base plate compass too, the MiniComp II, it's like 2"x1"

[@johnsullivan6560]

Very good tips. As always, your introduction are well none and well considered. Thank you.

[@Flashahol]

Excellent presentation. Being able to navigate with a compass and a map is so satisfying!

[@crazynok5511]

I've tossed a few button compasses but after this video I'll hang on to a few.

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Dave always keeping it simple, and to the point

[@jasongarling20]

Great stuff! PACE plan!

[@davekelly9657]

Button button, who's got the button?

[@rodrigocappato4207]

Which compass (brand) is this?

[@lhorschler]

That looks exactly like a sun company compass to me.

[@godswill2527]

Thank you. You are truly the best at this

[@carlosvassel]

Gracias David por tus videos, aprendo mucho. Saludos desde Argentina

[@thefalcon9536]

It was good info. Dave, stay strong and frosty sir. All of our skills will be tested in the next couple of years. Looking forward to more of your primitive hacks!!! 🙏🌧️🌤️🌨️🌌🌙