One pocket survival kit

Started by Smithsonia, August 23, 2009, 09:54:50 PM

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Strick

Be Expert with Map and Compass  Bjorn Kjellstrom

US Army Manual  FM 3-25.26

Map and Compass Training for Firefighters  NFES 2354

Map and Compass Training    Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team

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Quote from: Strick on September 02, 2009, 02:59:51 PM
Do you use have a particular Compass course book, guide ectc.......... ?I want put someting on for the cadets at the squadron.

Just the general guidelines from the task guide.  The extra wrinkle I threw in last night was that I provided instructions via radio so they were forced to take notes.  Pace counts were a fun issue because the sand really messed with them.

We also worked on triangulation and reciprocals to report your position, etc.

Given the time and interest I prefer to use a formal orienteering course we have South of us, but that's a nice-to-have when we can plan it.

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IceNine

When I get this little gem in you may change your mind

http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=195

When used properly you can sight within .5 degrees.  I've never used anything as accurate or easy.

But you get what you pay for as per usual
"All of the true things that I am about to tell you are shameless lies"

Book of Bokonon
Chapter 4

jimmydeanno

My old squadron commander had one of those.  Best compass I've ever used.  You'll enjoy it!
If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law. - Winston Churchill

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If you spend $160 on a compass I am going to personally give you an atomic wedgie...   :D

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IceNine

I would deserve a wedgie, but the logic could  be argued by adding the price of all the other paperweight compasses I have. 

Plus I would never pay retail for something like this, are you serious.

They are running about 100 on ebay if you find the right people.   And there is a local vendor in town that I may be able to smooze for wholesale prices.


"All of the true things that I am about to tell you are shameless lies"

Book of Bokonon
Chapter 4

Eclipse

#26
Speaking of spending money for no reason, I picked up one of these from our favorite DC and its way worth the $25.


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IceNine

That guy, always with the cool toys.
"All of the true things that I am about to tell you are shameless lies"

Book of Bokonon
Chapter 4

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coolkites

so get on your good side right?  :D