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Compass Navigation

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A tool that uses the Earth's magnetic field to determine direction. It's especially useful in dense forests where GPS signals might be weak.

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Handrailing

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Using linear features like rivers, trails, or ridges as guides for navigation. It helps to prevent getting lost by providing a constant reference.

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Pacing

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Estimating distance traveled by counting steps. In a forest, it's often used in conjunction with a map to track progress and avoid overshooting targets.

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Dead Reckoning

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Navigating by computing current position based on a previously determined position, course, and speed or time. Useful in forests when there are few landmarks.

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Topographic Map

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A map depicting terrain relief, showing ground shape and elevation with contour lines. Essential for navigating through forests by identifying natural landmarks.

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GPS Device

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A receiver that uses satellite signals to determine your exact location. In forests, a GPS device can be used to follow or mark waypoints along a trail.

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Aiming Off

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A navigation technique where you aim deliberately to one side of your target, so upon reaching a linear feature, you will know which way to turn. Useful in ensuring you reach a trail or river.

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Triangulation

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Determining location by using a map and compass to shoot bearings to two or three known locations. In a forest, this is helpful when you are unsure of your position.

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