Terrain Association & Map Reading

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Like going back thru your land navigation and terrain videos to keep myself sharp.

[@audreyc7462]

This is a really great video and it really helps you to understand and visualize the terrain features. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these!

[@kabriensdad2208]

Great training video Stoker. It really helps to review the map and then see the actual area on foot. I have watched about all your posts and enjoy them all. Thanks for all your efforts to put together these videos!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Scott, thank you! I appreciate your generous words. More coming!

[@jtaylor8792]

I learned a lot about map reading. Great refresher. Ty Stoker

[@matthewmillis5141]

Very helpful to see features up close. Thanks for your time in making these videos.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Matthew - glad the content has been helpful! Stay Stoked!

[@raulwillem1]

OUTSTANDING video. Great job.

[@joefennell7535]

Top notch,top. Really dig this land navigation stuff. Nicely shows the reality of what a topo depicts. Excellentay

[@STOKERMATIC]

Thanks Joe! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@julzsep90]

Learning using your content has definitely helped me get focused. I realized I do not know the Terms you use to describe the land ( spur , Draw , etc. ) is there a video to learn basic terminology ?

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@earlelzy7243]

Thanks for bringing it all back to me.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Thanks for sharing a few minutes with me Earl!

[@xavierabstract1639]

Great video top

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@jacobreynolds5324]

Thanks!

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@JeffMeadowsOutdoors]

Good explanation of terrain features. I’m such an over thinker. I am trying to figure out the distinction between things like valley and draw. Then I gotta wonder about hollow, gorge, canyon, CWM, ravine, cove, etc.

[@STOKERMATIC]

So true! I grew up saying “finger” for a smaller ridge coming, or a large spur...so many words for the same stuff. Lol.

[@TacticalRick507]

In the words of Miracle Max. It would take a Miracle. I am currently in central America , very close to, yet still North of the equator. Speaking to the point of using all that is in your knowledge kit. Here are volcanic rock deposits that render the compass nearly worthless in certain areas. Could you post on why compasses become less accurate, the closer to the equator that the user is. Also, what would you recommend to adapt and over come those problems. Such as proximity to the equator and heavy ore deposits that affect/generate magnetic fields?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Great questions! Depending on the type of compass used, the needle may not be able to perform accurately near or south of the equator. The earth isn’t flat, so as you near it and dip below the equator, your needle isn’t simply rotating, it’s also dipping. Some compasses have a “global needle” to assist in cases like that. The Bruton is one. As far as magnetic interference, you need to maintain situational awareness and have a genuine understanding of your terrain. What major and minor terrain features.- whether manmade or natural - can you use to maintain your bearing. Ie - this road moves in this direction, that mountain peak is to my northwest, the river flows from west to East, that valley cuts southwest to northeast, etc. Hope that helps.

[@STOKERMATIC]

But that’s coming from a guy who is mostly dead.

[@truthseeker4603]

Love the daily wire ads w Ben Shapiro. 👍

[@STOKERMATIC]

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