On a budget , need a Compass ????

Stan , its ok to :rolleyes: , but in my eyes, these little toys are discarded pretty quickly by the kids as new ones come around. So cutting the little compass out , and putting it up in a corner of the hunting camp, taped to the underside of an atv seat, or wherever one thinks of in their array of outdoor kit, could be of help to someone some day. :D Just an idea :)
Showed my 4 year old Grandson how to use it. :D
 
Levi Garrett said:
Stan , its ok to :rolleyes: , but in my eyes, these little toys are discarded pretty quickly by the kids as new ones come around. So cutting the little compass out , and putting it up in a corner of the hunting camp, taped to the underside of an atv seat, or wherever one thinks of in their array of outdoor kit, could be of help to someone some day. :D Just an idea :)
Showed my 4 year old Grandson how to use it. :D
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Hey Levi,

I was just kidding around. I think it's a great idea to start teaching kids how to use a compass, especially in these times of electronics and automation. If fact, there are a lot of 'adult' outdoors people who could use a lesson or two in using a compass - and not just relying on the GPS.

Cheers.

James
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stanway said:
Hey Levi,

I was just kidding around. I think it's a great idea to start teaching kids how to use a compass, especially in these times of electronics and automation. If fact, there are a lot of 'adult' outdoors people who could use a lesson or two in using a compass - and not just relying on the GPS.

Cheers.

James
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Well said indeed. My Garmin GPS has been very reliable for the past few years that I've had it. But, it is starting to acting up, the screen seems to be loosing some of the pixels and to get them back. I have to turn on the backlight. I always carry my Silva compass...just in case.:)
 
Yeah, you only need to be out in the bush ONCE on an overcast, windless day and lose your bearings, to appreciate even the most rudimentary of compasses.
 
Levi Garrett said:
Stan , its ok to :rolleyes: , but in my eyes, these little toys are discarded pretty quickly by the kids as new ones come around. So cutting the little compass out , and putting it up in a corner of the hunting camp, taped to the underside of an atv seat, or wherever one thinks of in their array of outdoor kit, could be of help to someone some day. :D Just an idea :)
Showed my 4 year old Grandson how to use it. :D
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A very good idea. :) I had to spend the night on a mountain not far from Atlin Lake before I 'saw the light'. :redface: One I've found to be real handy is one made by Silva called a Sun Watch Huntsman. Actually I picked up two at the time. Folded, its about the size of a match package. It hinges to a 90 degree angle and can be pinned on yuor jacket for quick reference checks which is handy in timber or thick brush.
 
I always carry two, but this one is the one I use the most. The other is a backup.

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SuperCub said:
I always carry two, but this one is the one I use the most. The other is a backup.

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Same basic idea as mine. I mentioned I got two as well. There have been a couple of occasions when I've 'doubted' the compas:redface: but with two, its a case of two against one.;) In addition to it being a spare.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Same basic idea as mine. I mentioned I got two as well. There have been a couple of occasions when I've 'doubted' the compas:redface: but with two, its a case of two against one.;) In addition to it being a spare.
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A compass will only misguide you by 180 degrees if the poles get reversed. So north becomes south and vice versa. Most woodsman even if lost should in the least be able to judge north form south, either by such things as sun location or shade of tree bark. Even the cheapest and most rudimentary compass will lead you in the right direction if you keep a cool head and think on it. I second guessed my compass once...only once.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Same basic idea as mine. I mentioned I got two as well. There have been a couple of occasions when I've 'doubted' the compas:redface: but with two, its a case of two against one.;) In addition to it being a spare.
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Oooopps, sorry double post. (*&%$*~!2* ing computers)
 
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gitrdun said:
A compass will only misguide you by 180 degrees if the poles get reversed. So north becomes south and vice versa. Most woodsman even if lost should in the least be able to judge north form south, either by such things as sun location or shade of tree bark. Even the cheapest and most rudimentary compass will lead you in the right direction if you keep a cool head and think on it. I second guessed my compass once...only once.
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Yes, I also learnt years ago, in organizations such as Scouts & Army Cadets, that there are other 'things' that indicate direction. Just didn't bother mentioning it.
 
better than a kick in the arse with a frozen boot.......I remember once I would have given anything for even the cheapest compass

Best thing to do if you get lost is to carry a deck of cards......just sit down and start playing solitaire....eventually some dink will look over your shoulder and say "the red queen goes on the black king"..........
 
huntinstuff said:
Best thing to do if you get lost is to carry a deck of cards......just sit down and start playing solitaire....eventually some dink will look over your shoulder and say "the red queen goes on the black king"..........
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LOL :D You crack me up Randy!
 
huntinstuff said:
Best thing to do if you get lost is to carry a deck of cards......just sit down and start playing solitaire....eventually some dink will look over your shoulder and say "the red queen goes on the black king"..........
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Hahaha! :D

Also Moss grows on one side of a tree, and the sun rises and sets pretty much the same way each time. :)
 
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