Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, and mastering the GPS, as well as tips on how to steer clear of the most common route finding errors. Whether you're looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, 3rd Edition will prove invaluable.
- ISBN10 0762778571
- ISBN13 9780762778577
- Publish Date 3 June 2012 (first published 1 July 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint Falcon Guides
- Edition Third Edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 128
- Language English