Lost your compass - but you have your phone

A short funny story posted on the West Fargo Pioneer written by Tyler Shoberg.

Shoberg has always carried a compass, a regular gift from dad, but during a recent outdoor jaunt left it at home. The author's guide, someone who should have known the area, got turned around and the pair was forced to rely on a map in a cell phone.

I am the first one to admit the allure of fancy gear - my obessession with multi-tools is well documented - but this reminds me I need to pick up a few more lessons on how to tell direction based on the sun and the wind.

That said, I am always on the hunt for a simple, small compass I can clip to my keys.

Bonus material: Check out this amazing survival story on the Star's website. My interest in bear encounters - how to understand their behaviour and avoid confrontations - continues to grow.

Comments

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Its very funny,

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I was tromping around the forest at the cottage with my son showing him how to use a compass (basic stuff only) and between the lack of landmarks and continually looking back to make sure he was still on my tail, I found it very easy to stray off course. I am not sure I would trust a little key chain button compass to find my way in or out but it would be better than nothing! Pack 2 compasses every time.