equipment$15-30used in 6 side quests
Orienteering compass with declination adjustment
A handheld compass with adjustable dial to compensate for the difference between magnetic north and true north. Teaches real navigation skills that work when your phone dies.
What to look for
- 1Declination adjustment scale (lets you set offset for your region, typically ±20°)
- 2Clear baseplate with ruler markings for map work
- 3Rotating bezel with 2° increments minimum (1° better)
- 4Luminous markings for low-light use
- 5Sighting mirror or notch for taking precise bearings
Skip
- Button compasses without baseplates (can't use with maps)
- Fixed declination or no declination adjustment
- Compasses marketed as jewelry—accuracy matters
Used for: Map-and-compass navigation practice · Finding cardinal directions of buildings · Measuring street grid alignments · Learning true vs magnetic north
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
Urban Exploration
Urban Adventure Skills Progression System
Turn every city into your training ground with skills that make you unstoppable in any urban environment.
Personal Growth
Urban Skills Academy: Level Up IRL
Your city is the classroom. Time to earn some real-world XP.
Personal Growth
Urban Skills Development Through Real-World Quests
Your city's a training ground—learn to read it, move through it, and own it.