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Be Expert with Map & Compass Kindle Edition

by Carina Kjellstrom Elgin (Author), Bjorn Kjellstrom (Author), Carina Kjellström Elgin (Other Contributor) Format: Kindle Edition

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This classic map and compass navigation guide—newly revised for the age of GPS—offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.

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GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years.

Now updated to include information on GPS as well as current Web sites, references, sources, and photographs, Be Expert with Map and Compass remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen and novice orienteers, as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world.

Coverage includes understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. If you want to feel at home in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.

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The classic map and compass navigation guiderevised for the age of GPS

"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated."
George T. Hamilton, Appalachia

GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions or physical obstructions. That's why basic map and compass skills remain essential for anyone who spends time outdoors today. This popular, easy-to-use handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Updated with current Web site information, photographs, and more, it covers traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together. It features:

Clear, concise instructions for using a map and compass effectively
Exercises to help you learn and practice your orienteering skills
An introduction to the basics of competitive orienteering
Useful references for fur ther information
Tips on using your GPS device in concert with map and compass techniques

If you're looking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this book will teach you the skills you need for safe outdoor navigation for hiking, hunting, or just for fun.

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The classic map and compass navigation guide revised for the age of GPS

Clear, concise instructions for using a map and compass effectively
Exercises to help you learn and practice your orienteering skills
An introduction to the basics of competitive orienteering
Useful references for fur ther information
Tips on using your GPS device in concert with map and compass techniques

If you're looking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this book will teach you the skills you need for safe outdoor navigation for hiking, hunting, or just for fun.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002WQLNC4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ Aug. 31 2022
Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 12.5 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470508572
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Bjorn Kjellstrom
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Björn Kjellström, an enthusiastic outdoorsman, experienced wilderness traveler, and cross-country skier, is a former Swedish champion in Orienteering. His writings on the subject have been published in several languages. He was one of the founders of the Swedish Orienteering Federation, the first of its kind in the world, and also of the U.S. Orienteering Federation. He was a director of the U.S. Orienteering Federation for several years and was vice president of the International Ski Federation from 1951 to 1979. He was born in Sweden and now lives in Pound Ridge, New York.
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Don H.
A must of grid companion
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2024
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Easy read and under stand able .Exercises and illustrations are excellent aids to fully learning orient ing

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Easy read
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023
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If you didn't know direction you will after reading this book.

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PDR
Missing the exercise map!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2020
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The book itself deserves a decent approval rating, and that is why I am giving it 4 stars. The material itself is great. All of the information within the book itself is accurate and helpful. I could not get into it for some time because of a very hectic and draining work schedule this summer. I just couldn't find the time. That said, when I finally did have time to immerse myself in it I discovered that the exercise map was not even included with the book! That made this product, basically, useless to me. I started reading this book and taking notes, and I was so excited to be delving into it...only to discover I can't do a single exercise that required the map because that map was simply not included with this book. I am EXTREMELY disappointed. I had hoped to locate seller information but it led me here instead, I hope the seller gets notifications from these reviews, because I do not know how else to contact the seller and I feel like I just bought about 200 pieces of paper to light fires with. I did not require this book - I am competent with a map and compass. I simply bought it because of who the author's are, and I thought it would be an interesting read. I just found out it was a complete let down as a result of incomplete material. Great book, but I am pissed about the lack of QC and the fact I paid for something I can not fully appreciate and enjoy. The reading material is fine, the delivery was fine. The exercise map was not included. Why would/did I even buy this?? I sincerely hope that this is not a common fault with this book/order for other customers.

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KEVIN ASSANG
Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2022
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Recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about map orientation. Excellent.

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John L.
Outstanding.
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2018
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Once my son got hold of it, I never saw it again. He actually read and understood it.
Proof to me that this book is outstanding.
Downside is I'll have to order another for myself.

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Dudley
Arrived as described, and was a great gift for a friend.
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2018
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This classic volume arrived as described, and was a great gift for a good friend who was contemplating orienteering. It is good value for its price.

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P. Lafleur
Great if you're American, Liberian, Myanmarese or enjoy useless units of measurement
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2021
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This entire book uses miles and other deprecated units of measurement. It's written by Europeans for Americans only, not for the rest of the world. Get another book if you want useful, real-world units and not that American nonsense.

Also worth noting is this is written by the owner of the Silva brand of compasses and edited by his daughter, so it's not exactly objective.

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This book has it all
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2020
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Have always wanted to learn map reading and using the compass, this book has it all the

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Alberto
Excelente
Reviewed in Spain on August 10, 2023
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Missing a training map that is used for several exercises
Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2021
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I do not have the first and second edition, but I have the impression that the third edition contains a lot of redundant information. Informat that was added to justify a 3rd edition.
And why did you make that major error: the table of contents mentions a training map that is missing. That map is used in several exercises!! Sloppy, if you ask me.

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macca
Learning how to read a map
Reviewed in Australia on August 26, 2018
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Bought this book on line, as i am starting to hike in our forest areas, thought this might put some structure into the correct procedures for map and compass use.
Found this book very informative and a good learning platform, one problem with buying on line was the fact that a lot of the training exercises in the book needed the training map in the back of the book, you do not have this with on line downloads..
Would recomend this book to readers looking to improve the skills needed for safe passage when going off track.

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Paul S Heidmann
Great Orienteering Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025
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This book taught me to be an orienteer. Easy to understand, lots of examples. Includes a topo map, with directions that match the map. Includes quizzes that reference the map. Lets you practice in the comfort of your home.

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Declan Duffy
It's got me back into navigation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2022
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As being a ex soldier navigating is all we did. When I left the Army my daughter as me a question about navigating got her the answer and got her this book.

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