Compass Hacks Made Easy - Stay Found!

Videoed in Montana, October, 2020

People get lost in the woods, even smart people and that's just a fact. We have the latest navigational technology available to us and it's fantastic, but it has it's limitations and having a reliable backup is handy and makes you so much safer! These days LOTS of folks are heading to the forest for hiking, camping, hunting or just enjoying the beauty of nature, but you can easily get disorientated within a few hundred feet of your camp and end up becoming a statistic or, at the very least, spending a very uncomfortable night in the woods. Your cell phone may not have service, your GPS will go dead, but the lowly compass keeps right on working! The problem is that most folks don't have a clue on how to "Stay Found" with a pocket compass and every video I've ever watched on the subject makes it even more confusing. I hope that this video, done using my simple brain, makes it easier to understand and fun to learn.

Silva Starter 1-2-3 Compass (the exact one I've been carrying): https://amzn.to/382cF0f

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Getting out on the road is what Linda and I love to do with our converted cargo trailer camper. We're part time nomads and the nomadic lifestyle suits us to a Tee. Whether your RV is a camper van, camp trailer, travel trailer, motorhome or just a car and a tent, there's going to be something interesting for you in the videos we produce. Back roads and overlanding are part of what we do while exploring the western states for beautiful, peaceful and sometimes remote places to camp on BLM and National Forest land (public land). Taking care of ourselves as much as possible and doing our own repairs is a must because we travel on a fixed income and a limited budget. If your into being off-grid and boondocking whenever possible then you'll appreciate the discussions on batteries, solar panels and solar chargers or power stations. Come on along, we're happy to have your company!

Our gear and equipment list (These links were functioning when this video was uploaded. If a link isn't working please search for the item on Amazon by it's name):

The gear we use and feel comfortable recommending:
Camera gear:
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Canon Vixia R82 camera: https://amzn.to/2oLHxxu
Takstar SGC-598 microphone: https://amzn.to/2IW7elP
Ulanzi camera/mic mount: https://amzn.to/2MlEIfS
B&W UV/Haze filter, 43mm: https://amzn.to/2OSkFqQ
My choice for video editing: Dell XPS 15 laptop: https://amzn.to/3134eMZ

My broad brimmed hats:
Stetson Wildwood wool felt: https://amzn.to/2MKIQVG
Henschel Crushable Soft Mesh Aussie Breezer Hat : https://amzn.to/2nRAO4R

Camping gear:
Alpicool T50 12 volt Refrigerator/Freezer: https://amzn.to/2P793iA
Clam Screen Shelter "Venture": https://amzn.to/33zGorG
Clam Wind Panels: https://amzn.to/2MMFzVH
Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Off Grid Portable Foldable 2Pcs 50W Solar Panel Suitcase Built-in Kickstand with Waterproof 20A Charger Controller: https://amzn.to/2EtY28X
Roll Cot: https://amzn.to/2nMYqHE
Coleman Single Burner Propane Stove (like the one we drop through the hole in the table): https://amzn.to/3jLoRWx
Lixada Stick Stove/Grill: https://amzn.to/35dJeUC
NuWay propane heater: http://nuwaystove.com/product/model-2...
Ceramic Water Filter - Amazon: https://amzn.to/33BB6Mf
Solar panel tilt mounting brackets: https://amzn.to/2KqNxDn
Newpowa 200 watt solar panel: https://amzn.to/2Kecj9x
Renogy Rover 30 amp MPPT controller: https://www.renogy.com/rover-li-30-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller/

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Playlists:

Traveling the Western States With Our Converted Cargo Trailer Camper:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbAEjEnY6a0W6VEJLoxg9XeNueug2o-k

More videos about cargo trailer, camper modifications and upgrades:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbAEjEnY6a3vTzdgpGZmHlqAQtuzKuD6

About Us and Living Large On A Small Income:
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Car maintenance and safety on the road and tips on getting out of trouble while traveling:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbAEjEnY6a0-zmOsGzPU4eLXUjGfUQTM

Montana Camping Destinations:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbAEjEnY6a3Sswe4UMaV3MeO9k5-28jo

Doing maintenance and making improvements to our off grid property:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbAEjEnY6a3r0ySuYKt88Rag_AfEhujA&disable_polymer=true

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