How to Use a Compass: The Basics - Micro Advice Video Series - www.simplyhike.co.uk

3,050 views · Published 31 December 2013 · 1:22 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: Simply Hike · 2013 · Howto & Style

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Our in-house hiking expert Shaun explains in this short video the basics of using a compass, such as using the dial to locate reference points and navigate from them.

For this demonstration we use the Recta Elite Compass - http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/products/Recta/EliteCompass.aspx

For anymore advice videos please keep an eye out for our other Micro Advice Videos and visit us at http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/

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