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Knowing how to find your way without a compass can be a useful survival skill when you are out in the wilderness. It can prevent you from getting lost, or going in circles, and will help save you a lot of time. All you have to do is use the items around you. It might still be difficult at times, like when the sky is overcast or the weather is bad, so it's best to learn as many methods as you can so you are ready for anything. | Knowing how to find your way without a compass can be a useful survival skill when you are out in the wilderness. It can prevent you from getting lost, or going in circles, and will help save you a lot of time. All you have to do is use the items around you. It might still be difficult at times, like when the sky is overcast or the weather is bad, so it's best to learn as many methods as you can so you are ready for anything. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Navigating by the Sun === | === Navigating by the Sun === | ||
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#Study the trees. Moss will grow only on the north side of a tree. Deciduous plants tend to populate the southern slopes of hills while coniferous trees cover the north. These phenomena occur in the opposite manner in the southern hemisphere. <ref name="rf7" /> Plant life signs may help you to determine your direction of travel, but it is not very imprecise. Though you shouldn't rely on these occurrences entirely when navigating, it can come in handy when other methods fail. | #Study the trees. Moss will grow only on the north side of a tree. Deciduous plants tend to populate the southern slopes of hills while coniferous trees cover the north. These phenomena occur in the opposite manner in the southern hemisphere. <ref name="rf7" /> Plant life signs may help you to determine your direction of travel, but it is not very imprecise. Though you shouldn't rely on these occurrences entirely when navigating, it can come in handy when other methods fail. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
