Getting lost is no fun, but getting lost without cell service is downright scary. It’s even worse if you lose your way somewhere remote, like on a hike through the woods. When Google Maps can’t save ...

I like navigating via paper maps. I know that makes me sound old school. But there are actually still a lot of places out ...

Technically, any analog watch can be used as a compass if you know what you’re doing. Assuming you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, all you need to do is hold the watch parallel to the ground and point ...

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