Trusting the Compass When the Woods Get Thick

In this Fundamental Friday, Chris takes a baseplate compass and a USGS topo map into the Mississippi woods and walks a full mile to test how accurate a simple bearing can be in real terrain. You’ll hear how the compass works, how contour lines tell the truth about the land, how to judge distance, and why old tools still matter when batteries fail. Referenced links USGS Topo Maps https://www.usgs.gov/products/maps/topographic-maps Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Book https://www.primitive-camping.com/product-page/primitive-camping-bushcraft how to use a compass article: How to Use a Compass: The Ultimate Guide to Navigation Explore More from Primitive Camping & Bushcraft All my links, gear, community, and content in one spot: www.speiroutdoors.com Stay Connected: Join Primitive Camping & Bushcraft Facebook group: www.facebook.com 📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft ☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast 🎙️ Podcast Episodes 🎥 YouTube Channel Follow my Speir Outdoors Channels: Youtube - www.youtube.com/@speiroutdoors Facebook - www.facebook.com Have questions or want to connect? 📩 Email: admin@speiroutdoors.com