Originally Posted By lori
The one feature this does not have that makes a world of difference is the declination adjustment.

Get a compass that will allow you to adjust for magnetic variances and it's one less thing you need to think about while using a map.

If you don't intend to navigate with map and compass, just find north, that's not so much a big deal. But knowing how to navigate is always a good idea...


Lori, you taught me something new. I was taught how to use a map and compass in scouts, and then more thoroughly in the military. The cheap compasses that I used in scouts, and even the expensive military compass don't have a declination adjustment. I was always taught to do the math for each time. Recently I bought a $50 Brunton. I didn't realize what that little screw was for until now.
So, the two things I learned:
What a declination adjustment is, and what that little metal
thing on the lanyard is for.
Thanks
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