Whether it’s a lack of connectivity, or the dreaded dead battery, things can get hairy when the electronics aren’t working ...

Reasons you need a compass 1) Proper navigation is hugely rewarding: finding your way through the backcountry using a map and compass is good fun and provides a sense of achievement.

A compass that relies on polarised light can use the sun to tell where magnetic north is, even when it is cloudy. It is based on how some insects navigate and could be used when conventional ...