equipment$15–40used in 1 side quest
Baseplate orienteering compass
A compass with a clear rectangular base that lets you align it with map features and take accurate bearings. The rotating bezel and direction-of-travel arrow make it precise for navigation practice.
What to look for
- 1Clear baseplate with ruler markings along edges for measuring map distances
- 2Rotating bezel marked in 2-degree increments (minimum)
- 3Orienting arrow and lines inside the bezel housing
- 4Direction-of-travel arrow clearly marked on the baseplate
Skip
- Button compasses or lensatic compasses—wrong tool for map work
- Compasses without baseplates—you can't align them to maps
- Cheap needles that stick or respond slowly
Used for: taking bearings from maps · following compass headings in the field · measuring map distances · orienteering course navigation
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
