An orienteering compass is part of the essential survival gear, and most people take one with them into the mountains without knowing actually how in the world does it work. Compass basics a baseplate compass includes three important parts see opposite page. The complete orienteering handbook bjorn kjellstrom on. Also, if they run a race and they just go for it, they should have the words go by the book etched on the back of their mind so that the rules of the book can pull them up short before the errors happen. Thanks to authors ron lowry and ken sidney for allowing us to share them here. It links to a series of other videos on techniques, that are included in the skills discussion elsewhere on better orienteering in the intermediate and advanced sections. Gps devices are great, but basic map and compass skills are essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This little book of o techniques is just as useful for the general orienteer. See more ideas about map, map compass and map symbols. A thumb compass is a type of compass commonly used in orienteering, a sport in which map reading and terrain association are paramount. These are light and ver lightweight orienteering fiberglass control post with classic needle punchfor competition and practical, thin and soft headband, perfect. Backpacking tips for navigation in the backcountry using compass, gps for orienteering, cross country travel and map reading. Home forums general forums general lightweight backpacking discussion info wanted.
Lay your compass on the map and align one corner of the straight edge with the landmark. The feeling of adventure imagine yourself lost in the woods and you have a map and a compass at your disposal to make out of the woods back in one piece. Gejoy 6 pieces navigation backpacking compass orienteering hiking compass adjustable map reading compass for boy scout kids outdoor camping style 2 4. The late bjorn kjellstrom was a swedish champion in orienteering who loved to share his passion for the outdoors. The sport of navigating with map and compass by steven boga and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now imagine that you must also fight the clock to be the first to get out of the unknown forest and win the competition. Luckily it isnt too hard to use your compass and when paired with a good map.
Orienteering is the sport of navigation often held in unfamiliar terrainusing a map and compass. Rough compass reading this is the skill of crossing the terrain roughly following an azimuth. Best introductory books on learning solid map and compass skills for the backcountry viewing 6 posts 1 through 6 of 6 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx. And, of course, a bit of knowhow it becomes a powerful tool for navigation. For a quick guide you can check out our article how to use the compass.
What this means to you is that a protractor is one less piece of equipment youll need to carry. Orienteering by renfrew published by human kinetics written by one of the top orienteering writers this book covers all of the basics for white through orange courses and a little of the advanced skills. Find all your orienteering gear here, including compass, orienteering clothing, orienteering equipment, control flags, punches, punch cards, whistles, dvd, video, books, bikeo map holders, adventure racing supplies, and of course gaiters. Orienteering clubs, which put on meets and provide training, are your best place to start. Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. The compass tocheek technique is used almost exclusively for sighting, and it is the best technique for this purpose. In the height of my geocaching days, i learned of orienteering. How to navigate by map and compass appalachian mountain club. Comprehensive guide on map and compass reading, programs and courses, skills quizzes and exercises for all levels. In reality, there are effectively only two broad categories of compass types. I dont need to call in surgical air strikes and i dont want to do orienting competitions just enough knowledge to stand a reasonable chance of being able to get myself out of trouble should i.
The orienteering, or base plate, compass has the advantage of being a compass and protractor rolled into one. Orienteering skills involve using the map, not using the compass. In the mid 1980s, a top swedish orienteer developed an alternative to the baseplate compass by reshaping the baseplate and adding a strap for attaching the compass to his thumb. The parent austenite grain boundaries were successfully evaluated from the ebsd data and the corresponding grain sizes were measured. Orienteering usa, which also has several articles to help newcomers learn about the sport. Long otights made in our unique trail stretch fabric, to withstand the hard conditions of orienteer the mens trainer pants are classic training pants and a customer favourite. Required reading for the beginner in map and compas. Making sure that the direction of travel arrow remains pointed in the general direction of the landmark 6a, rotate the entire baseplate until the orienting lines are running northsouth 6b and the north marker on the bezel is pointing to north on the. If you do purchase a compass for orienteering, get one with a transparent base and a needle in a rotating capsule or bezel. The author provides five headings to help the reader learn to read a map. Lets say you know roughly where you are on a map, for example campsite 22, and you.
Free downloads from better orienteering better orienteering summary this summary contains the key graphics that are across the better orienteering website in one document. It teaches how to use a compass in several lessons. Nov 29, 2012 how to orient a map and take a bearing with a compass. The baseplate, which features the directionoftravel arrow, or dot, and the index pointer. Jul 05, 2016 an orienteering thumb compass a look at the compass to see where the needle is pointing and thus which direction you should orient the map is the only concern. This orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. A few years later, however, i did get into orienteering a bit. If youre looking for a book that will teach you how to use a compass and read a map, take a class and go practice.
It is a weblinked pdf document that links back to the corresponding sections on when you click on headings or diagrams. Doesnt matter what kind of compass you have, a classic compass or a thumb compass one, they show the same, where the magnetic north is located. Its a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome. The complete orienteering handbook by bjorn kjellstrom, milla takes charge by erin soderbe. This compass is then placed on the thumb of the left hand, which holds it on the map. The lensatic compass consists of three major parts. Burton, virlynn this orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. Although the experience is aimed at elementary students, student teachers have the opportunity to participate as instructors. Show a topographic map with magnetic northsouth lines. Covered are the four different types of orienteering recognized by the international orienteering federation. For a statebystate list of clubs, visit the website of the national organization. Fold the cover of the compass containing the sighting wire to a vertical position.
An orienteering compass, sometimes called a base plate compass, has the advantage of being a compass and a protractor combined. I do not recommend the be an expert with map and compass, because the material is a bit outdated and about half of the book is about the sport of orienteering, which is a great fun thing to do but not exactly backcountry navigation. Orienteering course guides pecan grove municipal utility. Older kids, like those of middle and high school age, will enjoy sharpening their orienteering skills with a scavenger hunt. By the middle of the century, orienteering became a recognized sport throughout europe, and the international orienteering federation was established in may 1961. Get prepared by studying basic mapandcompass skills such as taking a bearing. Orienteering is an activity that require navigational skills using a map and a compass to. I will not respond to anymore comments asking about it. The kurdjumovsachs orientation relationship was used to reconstruct the parent austenite grain boundaries from the martensite boundaries in both reference and dilatometric samples using ebsd crystallographic data. Apr 08, 2019 an orienteering compass is part of the essential survival gear, and most people take one with them into the mountains without knowing actually how in the world does it work.
Bought this book on line, as i am starting to hike in our forest areas, thought this might put some structure into the correct procedures for map and compass use. I took myself down to the boy scout council and purchased this book. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Then move on to more advanced techniques such as aiming off and factoring in declination as you navigate your way through the course.
Found this book very informative and a good learning platform, one problem with buying on line was the fact that a lot of the training exercises in the book needed the training map in. Especially useful for the classroom teacher is the explanation of topographic maps. If your interested in competing in orienteering event or adventure races, this is a good resource. Video a newcomers guide this newcomers video was produced by slow south london orienteers with gb team orienteers. The compass housing, which includes the orienteering arrow a. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. His writings on the subject have been published in several languages. In fact, if you only wanted to learn map and compass, youd only need to read chapters 3, 4 and 5. Adventist youth honors answer bookrecreationorienteering. Be expert with map and compass 3rd edition rei coop. In fact, over a decade later, i decided to see if a new addition had come out and when i found there was a third addition, i missed the second i quickly bought it.
Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. How to use an orienteering compass survival gear book. This orienteering handbook explains how to understand and apply map symbols and how to travel with map andor compass. Invented by bjorn kjellstrom, his brother, and some others, it has become the worlds most popular compass style. You can sometimes find copies at outdoor outfitters such as rei, or dicks sporting goods. The compass is used much less than most people think. Edited by orienteering usa and published by human kinetics, this book has around 200 pages jampacked with solid information on the sport of orienteering. I would also sugest buying an orienteering compass with the book if you have never used one. Discover book depositorys huge selection of orienteering books online. He helped invent the modern protractorbased compass and cofounded the internationally renowned compass company silva. Orienteering online shop, free deliveries worldwide. Flemings book is more than a guide on how to use map and compass though. How to use an orienteering compass land navigation.
The sport of navigating with map and compass by steven boga. In a large field, wooded area or room, spread out items for the teams to find. Orienteering games for kids gone outdoors your adventure. Separate the kids into teams of two to four, with each team having their own compass. Kjellstrom introduced the sport of orienteering to the usa in 1946. Navigation compass,explorer compass for expedition map reading,lightweight map ruler, orienteering compass with adjustable declination for survival mountaineering or hikingfully waterproof. An oversized rectangular needle or north indicator aids visibility. Kjellstrom certainly had the credentials for this task a swedish champion in orienteering, he was one of the. This popular, easytouse orienteering handbook has been helping people find.
I brought this book to remind myself on how to navigate when out waking, i have no need for running and jumping around the local woods and parks, but this book is to cover for those sort of people too. This is the perfect orienteering book for orienteering, backpacking, camping. It contains the sighting wire front sight and two luminous sighting slots or dots used for night navigation. Map and compass reading, programs and courses, skills quizzes and exercises. This orienteering handbook explains how to understand and apply map symbols and how to travel with map and or compass. The best orienteering training book i know of is discovering orienteering by charles ferguson and robert turbyfill. Perfect for the beginner, this book covers every basic detail, from what to wear to how to read a map, use a compass, and cope with different terrain. Cover the compass cover protects the floating dial. The history of orienteering begins in the late 19th century in sweden, the actual term orientering the original swedish name for orienteering, lit. Although these books by published by orienteering ontario in the mid1980s are outdated, they are still used around the world to teach orienteering concepts. The direction of travel arrow should still be pointing.
Consequently, most thumb compasses have minimal or no degree markings at all, and are normally used only to orient the map to magnetic north. Orienteering compass hiking backpacking compass advanced scout compass camping and navigation boy scout compass kids professional field compass for map reading best survival gifts 4. Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass. Its easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors. From an easy introduction to how to find the way in dense fog or if you havent got a compass. Introduction to orienteering chicago area orienteering club. Backcountry navigation books backpacking lightweight. Rotate the bezel so that n north is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Orienteering compass hiking backpacking compass advanced scout compass camping and navigation boy scout compass kids professional field compass for map reading best survival gifts. Virtually every book and instructor will go out of its way to point out that in experienced hands, either type of compass can be highly effectivea. Be expert with map and compass, the complete orienteering. First, let us introduce you to the names we have given the basic pieces of the compass.