equipment$25–45used in 1 side quest
Analog compass with declination adjustment
A liquid-filled compass with a rotating bezel that lets you adjust for the difference between magnetic and true north in your area. Forces you to learn actual navigation skills instead of following GPS arrows.
What to look for
- 1Declination adjustment scale marked in degrees
- 2Liquid-filled housing for steady needle movement
- 3Clear baseplate with ruler edge for map work
- 4Luminous points on cardinal directions for low light
- 5Sighting mirror if you plan to take bearings on distant objects
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- Button compasses without declination adjustment
- Dry compasses with bouncy needles
- Digital compasses that require batteries
Used for: Developing directional awareness · Learning magnetic variation concepts · Practicing map-and-compass navigation · Taking bearings on landmarks
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
