1. Compass When selecting a compass for navigating in the backcountry, there are a number of features that are necessary. Primarily, you absolutely must be able to accurately shoot an azimuth. I prefer mirror compasses for this purpose. If you look at the geologist’s transit, it has a mirror sighting mechanism. I’ve found that I […]
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