Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...

With a compass, you can navigate a map, shoot bearings to find your location, and even participate in fun activities like geocaching, an orienteering-based scavenger hunt.

Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don't rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction." ...

With a compass, you can find out which way a magnetic pole is—and from that, you can approximate other directions such as where south, east and west are as well.