Haha what a pleasant surprise to see a video from Reid Tillery! I love your book...Read it multiple times. Great video, too. Greetings from one Florida Cracker to another :)
The routefinding example starting at 5:42 is very well presented. But please, tell people to forget the declination mental math and just buy a damn compass that has adjustable declination! A great compass like the Suunto M3 costs just about $30, and once you set it for one area you can just forget all about declination. Trying to remember clever rhymes when you are lost, under stress, and your life may depend on correct compass use can be a BIG mistake. I have done SAR and teach this stuff.
@johngo6283 I understand. Stress can mess with your mind. But I think it's better to understand declination thoroughly, and then you don't have to rely on a compass to do it for you. You may not always have such a compass. There's no substitute for knowledge. Thanks for your comments.
@scottpd1404 You're right. Backup navigation skills are essential. It's all part of being "situationally aware." GPSes are great. But too many people these days wander into places they wouldn't otherwise go were it not for GPS. If those little instruments conk out or are misplaced, these people might not have a clue as to how to get back. GPS is just another navigational instrument. A good navigator never relies on any one piece of information.
@FloridaAdventuring I am a pilot and I have seen many young pilots just rely on GPS and not take learning map reading and other navigation tools serious and become lost. Thats not a good thing when you're going to run out of fuel and can't find a runway. So I get your point and just adding another perspective to what you've already said.
@tigermaples Thanks for that additional perspective. To me, a navigator who can't navigate without a GPS, is not a navigator. I suppose pilots can use baselines just like us ground pounders. I could see following a railroad track or a river to a town, then looking for the airport from there.
Wow... how did this happen? A video on YouTube explaining how to navigate with a compass that actually makes sense and appears to be made by someone that know's what they're talking about? How is this possible? I have been soooooo enjoying all the one's by yay-hoo idiots in camo pants that appear hell bent on getting people lost. THANK YOU!
I've just received my lensatic compass today and I'm excited to learn how to navigate, but I have to admit a lot of the info I've read has given me a headache! Your video has a common sense easy to understand approach that will allow me to find my way. Looking forward to trying it out.
@nord47 Nord, If you can make sense of your map and relate your map to the terrain, you can navigate. The compass helps in that regard. Declination, or variation, as mariners call it, is often confusing, especially under stressful navigation conditions. There are lots of sayings that can serve as a memory aid. Find one that works for you, and keep it in mind. Best regards, Reid.
Damn!!! Great video!! You are a great teacher. You take an abstract concept and apply it to real world situations. Declination has always been confusing. Your explanation gave me an AH HA moment. I can't thank you enough.
Thank you so much for making this video! I am doing a Map Nav course with my country's emergency services and this is useful for that and my own hiking interests. :)
I have used a Silva Ranger compass for years. It has gotten me through all sorts of places. I prefer a top-quality orienteering compass (like the Silva Ranger) to a lensatic compass, although I have used both. Don't really need the accuracy of shooting an azimuth through the lensatic. With either compass, glow-in-the-dark markings are useful. That said, any compass that works will lead you to a lengthy baseline. Best of luck. Reid
@FloridaAdventuring I almost purchased a Cumminga and now believe for my limited wanderings a Silva Starter is most complex I need. I found one for $10. Can you recommend a practical compass and do we need a lensactic compass for any purpose? In other words, would a lensactic compass be helpful for general navigation? Thanks again.
Thank you for your positive feedback. Making land navigation easy to understand was exactly my intention. I'm pleased you think I accomplished my goal. Good luck in all your adventures. Reid
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aweinsto 1 month ago
Haha what a pleasant surprise to see a video from Reid Tillery! I love your book...Read it multiple times. Great video, too. Greetings from one Florida Cracker to another :)
HurricaneTeen 3 months ago
@HurricaneTeen Greetings to you, too. I'm pleased you like my book. I appreciate your encouraging words. All the best.
FloridaAdventuring 3 months ago
The routefinding example starting at 5:42 is very well presented. But please, tell people to forget the declination mental math and just buy a damn compass that has adjustable declination! A great compass like the Suunto M3 costs just about $30, and once you set it for one area you can just forget all about declination. Trying to remember clever rhymes when you are lost, under stress, and your life may depend on correct compass use can be a BIG mistake. I have done SAR and teach this stuff.
johngo6283 3 months ago
@johngo6283 I understand. Stress can mess with your mind. But I think it's better to understand declination thoroughly, and then you don't have to rely on a compass to do it for you. You may not always have such a compass. There's no substitute for knowledge. Thanks for your comments.
FloridaAdventuring 3 months ago 3
Google navigation and seems like the only replies you get is regarding GPS. Good luck with that.. Technology does not replace skill or knowledge..
scottpd1404 3 months ago
@scottpd1404 You're right. Backup navigation skills are essential. It's all part of being "situationally aware." GPSes are great. But too many people these days wander into places they wouldn't otherwise go were it not for GPS. If those little instruments conk out or are misplaced, these people might not have a clue as to how to get back. GPS is just another navigational instrument. A good navigator never relies on any one piece of information.
FloridaAdventuring 3 months ago
@FloridaAdventuring I am a pilot and I have seen many young pilots just rely on GPS and not take learning map reading and other navigation tools serious and become lost. Thats not a good thing when you're going to run out of fuel and can't find a runway. So I get your point and just adding another perspective to what you've already said.
tigermaples 3 months ago
@tigermaples Thanks for that additional perspective. To me, a navigator who can't navigate without a GPS, is not a navigator. I suppose pilots can use baselines just like us ground pounders. I could see following a railroad track or a river to a town, then looking for the airport from there.
FloridaAdventuring 3 months ago
Wow... how did this happen? A video on YouTube explaining how to navigate with a compass that actually makes sense and appears to be made by someone that know's what they're talking about? How is this possible? I have been soooooo enjoying all the one's by yay-hoo idiots in camo pants that appear hell bent on getting people lost. THANK YOU!
monstercatambush 4 months ago
@monstercatambush You're welcome. I'm pleased you found it helpful.
FloridaAdventuring 4 months ago
I've just received my lensatic compass today and I'm excited to learn how to navigate, but I have to admit a lot of the info I've read has given me a headache! Your video has a common sense easy to understand approach that will allow me to find my way. Looking forward to trying it out.
nord47 5 months ago
@nord47 Nord, If you can make sense of your map and relate your map to the terrain, you can navigate. The compass helps in that regard. Declination, or variation, as mariners call it, is often confusing, especially under stressful navigation conditions. There are lots of sayings that can serve as a memory aid. Find one that works for you, and keep it in mind. Best regards, Reid.
FloridaAdventuring 5 months ago
You bet. I'm pleased you found it helpful. Best regards.
FloridaAdventuring 5 months ago
This is very clearly laid out and explained. Thanks, this is quite helpful.
nextexhale 5 months ago
great video, would like to see more videos of survival in florida. would like to buy your book,but we are on a fixed income.thanks
1swampwalker 6 months ago
Damn!!! Great video!! You are a great teacher. You take an abstract concept and apply it to real world situations. Declination has always been confusing. Your explanation gave me an AH HA moment. I can't thank you enough.
UpTick21 7 months ago
great video! this is a clear, practical guide to back country navigation. this is the type of resource that I love finding online.
ESX888 7 months ago
Thanks. I really appreciate your kind words. Best regards, Reid
FloridaAdventuring 9 months ago
This has to be the best video on navigation in YT. You have expained concepts better than some outdoor books I have read.
001madmex 9 months ago
I'm pleased it's useful for you. Best to you.
FloridaAdventuring 11 months ago
Thank you so much for making this video! I am doing a Map Nav course with my country's emergency services and this is useful for that and my own hiking interests. :)
Yoshark777 11 months ago
Thanks.
FloridaAdventuring 11 months ago
LOVED THE VIDEO .
trooper2221 11 months ago
I have used a Silva Ranger compass for years. It has gotten me through all sorts of places. I prefer a top-quality orienteering compass (like the Silva Ranger) to a lensatic compass, although I have used both. Don't really need the accuracy of shooting an azimuth through the lensatic. With either compass, glow-in-the-dark markings are useful. That said, any compass that works will lead you to a lengthy baseline. Best of luck. Reid
FloridaAdventuring 1 year ago
Plain, simple and helpful. Thanks
InTheSticks1881 1 year ago
@InTheSticks1881 Glad you liked it. Reid
FloridaAdventuring 1 year ago
@FloridaAdventuring I almost purchased a Cumminga and now believe for my limited wanderings a Silva Starter is most complex I need. I found one for $10. Can you recommend a practical compass and do we need a lensactic compass for any purpose? In other words, would a lensactic compass be helpful for general navigation? Thanks again.
InTheSticks1881 1 year ago
Great job. I learned something with this video.
robertdelucia 1 year ago
@robertdelucia Glad you liked the video on wilderness navigation. Best regards,
Reid
FloridaAdventuring 1 year ago
well done ! thanks
mnkvd 2 years ago
@mnkvd You're welcome. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Hope it helps. Reid
FloridaAdventuring 1 year ago
That was great and you made it very easy to understand thanks.
lowcard1 2 years ago
Thank you for your positive feedback. Making land navigation easy to understand was exactly my intention. I'm pleased you think I accomplished my goal. Good luck in all your adventures. Reid
FloridaAdventuring 2 years ago