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  Backpack: Staying Found: Why Carry a Compass?
The compass is one of the ten essential gear items found in every hiker's pack. While, for many, the compass rarely makes it out of the pack, it becomes indispensable in foul weather, complex routes, or when you lose your way.What is the purpose of a compass?
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p and get directions. In the wilderness it is not quite so easy; you need to rely on yourself and your compass.A compass is one of the essential gear items that should always be with you in the wilderness. It will keep you from getting lost, and it will help you find your way once lost. In short, your compass will always tell you where noth is, which is not much, but often all you need to find your way. No matter if you are a beginner backpacker or an experienced orienteerswoman, whether you know the trail well or are on it for the first time, you should always have a compass and know how to use it. You might not use it on every hike, but it will be there when you need it.
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