Using a Compass to take a Visual Bearing

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[@KentishOutdoorsman]

Great thanks for this I havnt seen a compass with case and mirror Ill have to look for one in the uk.Pete

[@jbum03]

Outstanding vid Dave THANKS!!!!!

[@meatloafzombie]

Visual bearing and a pace count. I have gotten turned upside-down within 300 yards listening to my mind and shallow terrain in deep pine woods. Even peaks disappear and mental map gets clouded pretty fast. Terrain dictates facilities for the most part. Won't find a lake on a 60 degree grade without proper terrain. Thanks for the help and info, Dave.

[@YaddaYaddaWarden]

Great video! Thanks!

[@ClintonsK]

Dave bub i have so much man envy for that beard!

[@nerblebun]

The way you explained this was easy to understand brother. Of course, I should understand it, spent most my life in the doghouse.

[@brandonmitchell3617]

hay dave after you finish this series could you do a product review vid comparing plsk1 and the newer plsk scout? and i have learned a lot from this series and going to get some maps to practice with and use the compass i bought from your store. thnx keep it up

[@ranger192]

Very informative video. But, your head/hat did block part of the demonstration. I'll have to try it with my compass. Thank you.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

This one I got all of it. Thanks.

[@TrackerBoatsFishing]

Dave, awesome video! the compass you are using is very nice i think i will upgrade, the one i have is great for a map but does not have the point feature! most of my hiking is in the mojave desert california, believe me there are times when i walked in circles (it all looks the same!! Ha, Ha, God bless you dave! Your vids are the best! Bigden

[@thaiguysabu]

good stuff man. looks like you a new camera also. nice footage.

[@Lydirius]

Another awesome job Bro! See ya June 1.

[@The_Osprey]

I just checked out the new website.....that is one "mighty fine, dandy fine" website you got going on there.....:)

[@WHNorthcote]

Can you do a video on compass and what is better. One thing I learned early on with a compass is that cheap ones can be compromised by any metal nearby. So would it suit beginners on what to get and how to avoid wasting their money on what can be a pitfall of wasted cash for compasses.

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

Leapfrogging I like that term. That's what I do when I'm on a walkabout.

[@bushcraft2012]

Another informative video Dave. Is the compass you're using available yet at the pathfinder store?

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Almost any compass can be compromised by any nearby magnetic material, whether it is magnetized or not. The best thing to remember is to never place a compass ON a magnetic material (or store it near any, either). It is not only the "cheap ones." A good compass should be well damped. Oil damping is better than older, [mostly military, air mounted and magnetic damped] models. Another feature that is good is the ability to still rotate when tipped up to 8º from level. This makes it user friendly.

[@hurleysux]

Thank you Dave.

[@Zarthalad]

You did a great job Dave!

[@harrysmith8955]

Thank you! Everyone should know these skills.

[@RamblinAround]

Good stuff Dave

[@thedragonsmith1]

Thank you dave. Im learning so much from you.

[@kimchifome]

Thanks Dave,Really appreciate the video.It's been a while since I used a compass.Plan to do some semi wilderness hiking this summer.Before then I can practice this technique.

[@apprenticekev894]

Excellent video, once again, Dave. I'll be ordering that compass very soon. Thank you.

[@23hubbub]

Is that where you hunted coyotes in your cabin fever series.

[@calebadams4162]

This is loaded with info. Thank you sir for the lesson

[@yankey4]

out standing brother. Thanks for showing us. God Bless.

[@EatCarbs]

Outstanding! Seems fairly easy.. Thanks for the great video Dave.

[@COMB0RICO]

I don't know if I ever knew this before, but I feel like it has sunk in this time. Fun video. Thanks from Texas.

[@sargefaria]

Well done brother

[@Redshift313]

Crystal Clear... Damn Son... We Appreciate Every thing YOU do for us...

[@kskbeast]

Another Great Video. Did this a lot in the Army as a Scout when vegetation was thick. But Terrain Association was how we always tried to do navigation if possible because it was quicker. But I have been in many a thick forest and swamp and used this method. Thanks Dave keep up the good work!

[@BruceNitroxpro]

If there were only ONE video on KZbin on the subject of using a compass, this one of yours I believe to be the most useful and interesting! WELL DONE!

[@Andrew2713111]

Thank you brother, a lot of people show you how to survive in the wild, but not how to get out safely. keep up the good work and I love your channel it's always full of great information.

[@bigcuben]

Thank you great video and i really like what you guys did with the web site a lot easier to find stuff and looks great too keep up the good work

[@gastonuzc]

Hi Dave. Long time listener, first time writer. Your channel and dedication to sharing the knowledge is amazing

[@jppcherokee]

Yr awesome. Thank you,

[@acceptable1000]

wow late video dave!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Good tip, I know i've tried to do this without a Compass and it doesn't work so well once you get below the tree-line.

[@toddwilkinson9476]

as usual Dave,you are the man,excellent work on all your videos,you were the topic in one of our conversations over the wknd,a group of us camped out in wayne natinal forrest this wknd and we all enjoy your work and very informative videos,thank you,take care and stay safe.

[@TruthSeekerAi]

thank u dave great info as always, also i just purchased the stainless canteen set from ur site great product may the creator always bless u with goodness and peace, A.i

[@mikemaners4411]

Super advise, thanks!! How do you like your Tilley Outback? Merci from Montreal, Qc, Canada

[@KentishOutdoorsman]

i dont think you ship to the uk do you??

[@michaelfrazier9537]

Where did you get your compass?

[@vassal11]

7:11 - That's awesome. Every time you turn to look the compass comes in view, and then,,The hat. Do you sell that HAT?

[@BeachBow]

You talk about lateral drift, and I understand the concept, but how many time would you really have a straight line to your target anyway? Especially in the woods, you're going around objects, and bypassing things you can't walk over, etc... Taking a bearing within visual range and walking to it seems to me to be the easiest, safest way to navigate. Correct? JMHO

[@BRADASSOFFGRIDHOMESTEAD]

Many people believe that a direction - West for example - is a straight line, when infact WEST is a CIRCLE! You have to constantly turn to stay going "straight"

[@csh6220]

Great explanation. I think I would "leap frog" no matter how far I am going. I think it is more accurate and you feel like you have accomplished something. If you have to walk seven hours to get to the target, it would seem like forever. Breaking it down in small increments makes you feel like progress is being made. Thanks Dave.

[@RAGEzombiean]

thanks man, i go in one of the bestest scout groups in the world did you do scouts when u were younger , thanks

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

Thanks for the great info :)

[@tnm140]

Good explanation, if you have a map do you still need to leap frog or due just keep checking your bearing, and visual clues from the map??

[@djomladen88]

Great informations! As far as walking in a circle, which you mentioned in this and in recent video, in one study suggests that rarely happens systematically lateral movement to one side (dominant), but it is often random, as a result of accumulating noise in the sensorimotor system. Souman et al. (2009). Walking Straight into Circles. Current Biology, Volume 19, Issue 18, 1538-1542. (free for download on cell com) Greetings from Croatia!

[@FacetsOfTruth]

My cousin showed me where that if you walk a straight line ANYWHERE in Ohio? You can go 5 miles in any direction (no matter where you are) and you will absolutely hit a road. In Alaska? Not so much. LOL

[@futuresonex]

Dave, what is your opinion of military style lensatic compasses? That's the kind of compass that I used back when I spent a lot of time in the bush. Until seeing this video I really didn't know how a compass with a sighting mirror was used. Thanks! BTW, I just realized that other than the time spent walking my dog I've done nothing but watch your videos for the last 12 hours straight! The funny thing is that, due to a spinal cord injury, I don't even do this kind of stuff anymore, dammit!

[@kebman]

Awesome, dude! I almost never travel in the woods because I'm a fat city slicker, but I do play a lot of Arma 2 and 3, and in those games you actually have to use a pretty darn accurately simulated compass. Thank you!

[@MysticKnight38]

Orienteering really is not so difficult. Seriously, 45 min to an hour of hands on with someone with no knowledge but with an interest in it and that person will be able get from point A to point B without much difficulty. That includes figuring out where you are on the map at most times. What take time is honing your skills, that goes with most thins in life.

[@RobertTheo]

OK, Dave is one of my favorite bush-craft trainers. I really like his approach, however, at the most important visual all we get is a great view of his hat. Dave I really h.ope you give this one another shot. DHS Canada

[@K2Mountain83]

dave did you take a cycle youre lookin kinda yoked dude

[@curlyyy90]

next time please take of your hat :|