Fortunately, the evaluation of my military service didn’t rest on my ability to use a compass effectively. I well recall one dark night at Fort Riley, Kansas, when I and two of my fellow cadets were ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 7—You can read maps for years and not see all the information they have to offer. I should know. As a hiker, I rely on maps to ...

In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

Sure, not all who wander are lost. But when you've been walking in circles for hours and your day hike is stretching into an overnight, that saying is cold comfort. The solution? Don't get lost in the ...

Compass apps might seem like simple tools, but their functionality goes beyond just pointing north. These apps detect direction with surprising accuracy by leveraging the device's built-in ...

iOS ships with a basic compass that you can use to find your basic heading when driving or hiking. It's not as robust as some third-party orienteering apps, but it will work in a pinch when these ...

A fair number of boats we test today don’t have compasses, a shortcoming that many boaters consider a nautical no-no. A compass ensures safe navigation, even when a boat is equipped with a GPS.