How do magnetic compasses work? Knowing how to use a compass is an essential skill for wilderness exploration, even in this day of GPS, smartphones and gadgets that sit happily on our wrists.

It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.

Learning how to use a map and compass is something all hikers and backpackers need to know. Why Should I Learn to Use a Compass? With the advent of GPS, navigating by compass has become something ...

Try old-school navigation by learning to use a magnetic compass The handheld device has been helping explorers for hundreds of years.

Getting to know a compass Below is a diagram of the parts of a compass. We'll then explain how to use these to navigate. 1.Compass needle: Red always points towards magnetic north.

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

Understanding how to use a compass can prove invaluable, especially when boating, hiking or engaging in other activities in the great outdoors.

Did you know you can create a magnetic compass with a few household items? Discover how to with ABC11 Science Club with BASF.