Basic Essentials: Map & Compass

by Cliff Jacobson

Renowned outdoorsman Cliff Jacobson has done it again. In this revised second edition of his classic " Basic Essentials: Map and Compass, " you'll discover techniques for choosing and using the right type of compass, reading and understanding contour lines and other map features, plotting a course and finding your way through the wilderness, using a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver, and where to find and order the maps you need.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Nature

Paperback

Published July 1, 2001

About the author

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers, wilderness guides, national and foreign consultants, and is the most published canoeing/camping writer of this century. He is a professional canoe guide and outfitter, a wilderness canoeing and camping consultant and the author of over a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing— numerous titles have been translated into Spanish, German, French and Turkish with sales approaching one million copies.

An accomplished canoeist in his own right, Cliff was recently recognized by the American Canoe Association (ACA) which presented him with the Legends of Paddling Award and inducted him into the ACA Hall of Fame.

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great review of map and compass with practical examples of their use. It was exactly what I was looking for. Some of the material is dated, however, the essentials are timeless.

[Ken Mccafferty · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good review of the basics. A great starting point if you don't know anything!!!

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what the title says it is.