Night navigation with map and compass

«Your compass won’t lie to you, but at nighttime your brain can do» a famous quote 👍🏻

This channel is brilliant, I love how clear and simple the tutorials are compared to most on here. I'm experienced with a map and compass but never get tired of hearing other people's opinions and learning new tips. You have a new subscriber 👍

Night navigation in the army was fun ,you had to use a red lens in your torch ,but it wiped out contour lines on the map ,so you didn't know if you where going up or down hill .We would put in a green filter ,but that upset those in charge lol

Good advice here. You made me consider buying a second (slightly expensive) headlamp. Maybe I’ll buy a different model, but I love mine so much (Lupine Penta in neutral warm light) that I just might buy another one.

Best tip I ever got is its ok to stop and take a break and think the situation through or even prepare to shelter until the conditions are better to proceed. Ive spent a few nights out in the New Zealand bush due to rapidly changing conditions. Staying put and preparing a makeshift shelter to wait it out was the best decision each time.

Thanks for another great tutorial. I would say 2 torches + set of batteries + torches should use the same type of batteries. After some time in rucksack, both torches will lose some energy. And everyone who usually walks only during the day forgets about checking the charge level before leaving home.

The carry two torches is good advice and a timely reminder, because I am getting ready to order some more gear for my hiking pack.

Tips; it takes about 20 minutes to acquire night vision. Using a headtorch will ruin this. If possible, get used to using the available light to see much further than one can with a headtorch. Moonlight works well. I once skied a mountain route by the light of Venus. Red light isn't damaging to night vision, so this can be used for map reading. Shining a modern LED based headtorch into someone else's eyes is not a friendly act, so be careful. Use headtorches when necessary, but take the opportunity when you can to acquire the heightened awareness that goes without using them.

Prepare and practice.🏕️🌎🧭 angle, aspect and altitude. Great info. Thanks Sir🥾

Have to thank you for these uploads. Enjoyed all of them. Much I knew before but in navigating one may always learn a thing or two.

I really enjoyed this video 😊. I didn’t know about the 10% rule of thumb (!) and now I do, plus the difference between mist and fog plus, my favorite tip: carry two headlamps. Yes! I have a spare cheap-o one but I’m certain some day I will be very grateful for it. Thanks again—fun and helpful video.

Excellent video on an important topic! Awesome Vista with the micro Grand Canyon in the background! It underscores your point of learning Land Nav in reduced visibility. Stumbling over that canyon or a deep ravine in the dark could be someone's final hike. I envy the UK because as far as I'm aware you don't have to contend with Mountain Lions, Bears, Wolves, or Bob Cats Knowing those critters are out there adds an element of anxiety to a hike. Also, you have beautiful hiking scenery in all of your videos. Very nice! P.S., THANK YOU for the route card.

This channel just gets better and better 🎉! Absolutely love night navigation 😮 I'm going to try it next weekend and hope i don't get bitten by a midge or see any angry sheep😅😂

Fully agree with two lights. I like one head lamp and one more powerful handheld lights that can illuminate much farther than your headlamp. Helpful to find that landmark you know you are close to but just can't find

The really enjoyed the lessons on how to use the compass and map . Thank you for sharing your skills and wisdom.

How many times have you taken a compass bearing off of a distinctive silhouette in the distance, only to walk about 20 m and discover its a bush! Or is it just me!

Plan your week-long hikes around a full moon.... So heaven forbid you have to hike out early, it'll be a little bit safer 👍👍. Of course if you have to exit early because of bad weather the full moon won't help at all😊😊 So check the weather too.

Solid advice again in a video on this channel.

My top-tip for headtorches is don't always put them on your head! If your torch is on your head, when you look at anything that's relatively close to you, the light will obliterate any shadow around objects on the ground. This can make uneven ground look pretty featureless and easier it's easier to trip. If you hold the torch in your hand, as low as possible, the torch beam will cast long shadows around objects close to you, making it much easier to see those pesky trippers!

The most important tip is know the size of the job and when to turn back.