Land Navigation

Land Navigation is an important aspect of any backpacking trip.

We live in an era where there are so many ways to navigate that sometimes it can get a little confusing. You might be racking your brain trying to consider what’s best of all the new technologies.

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GPS

(Global Positioning System) is a wonderful device to have on and off the trail.

There are so many things you can do with a GPS and there are tons of different ones to choose from.


It’s important to find out what unit is best for you and then most importantly, how to use it!


Want to know where you can get Aerial Maps?

Would you like to learn about Contour Lines and how to read topographic maps?


Hey, maybe you are even curious about how you can use nature to find your way. You can use the sun, stars, and even the moss on the trees, among others, to navigate.

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