Resources for learning basic navigation.

[argonaut]

Just looking for a recommendation, most likely a book or website for learning basic compass navigation. I am familiar with using GPS's but thought it would be a good idea to learn the basics in the event of a failure.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[jcbrandon]

Be Expert with Map and Compass by Bjorn Kjellstrom
http://www.amazon.com/Expert-Map-Compass-Bjorn-Kjellstrom/dp/0470407654/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

and

Land Navigation Handbook: The Sierra Club Guide to Map, Compass and GPS by W. S. Kals
http://www.amazon.com/Land-Navigation-Handbook-Compass-Adventure/dp/1578051223/ref=pd_sim_b_6

You might also try the sport of orienteering. It's an excellent way to build your map and compass skills:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering

 

[argonaut]

Thanks! Just what I was looking for.

 

[UK4X4]

cub scouts !

or a short internship with your local military !

real life ...clifftop jurrasic coast UK overlooking the sea

Marine where are you ? show me on the map ?

recruit I'm not sure sir

Marine whats all this blue on the this side of the map

recruit the sky?