Let’s talk old-school navigation

Alan · Oct 24, 2025

Hey everyone, I'm wondering how many of you still get around without GPS. Ever used a map, compass or even just the sun to figure out where you are? It's a good skill to have. So if you've got any tips, tools or stories about getting lost and finding your way back? Share here

gunrack · Oct 27, 2025

GPS is making us a bit too reliant on tech. People can't even find north without their phones nowadays, which is a bummer because old-school navigation kept us aware of the surroundings

BearBio · Nov 2, 2025

US Army (1971-2) orienteering! Use the GPS in the car, maps and scouting when on foot!

Renton Indian · Nov 2, 2025

Used to be an instructor at Ft Lewis. Still live just outside the map we all used to learn navigation with.
Thats why they all scared off us old farts. We do not use computers.
Just maps and whiz wheels.

BearBio · Nov 3, 2025

Renton Indian said:
Used to be an instructor at Ft Lewis. Still live just outside the map we all used to learn navigation with.
Thats why they all scared off us old farts. We do not use computers.
Just maps and whiz wheels.

How hard is it to know a triangle has 180 degrees?

Light_burn · Nov 15, 2025

Remember your pace count and declination, using a map and compass only works if you adjust for that

CastleRocker · Nov 15, 2025

Still use a compass, and Green Trails topo maps. I do use the GPS in my boat though.

Renton Indian · Wednesday at 7:06 AM

BearBio said:
How hard is it to know a triangle has 180 degrees?

What kilt me was how hard it was to plot a reverse azimuth.
Its 180 degrees off.

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