Tag: travel

Topographic map and compass

Maximize Your Adventure: The Importance of Map Reconnaissance

by outpost95, posted in Fieldcraft, land navigation

A map can help you tremendously with planning any trip to a new area. A map reconnaissance is a common technique used to get a lay of the land, before you physically go there. This is commonly used by the military and others as a first step in planning activities in a new area. If … Continue reading Maximize Your Adventure: The Importance of Map Reconnaissance

Natural Lines of Drift

by outpost95, posted in Fieldcraft

A foot path is an obvious example of natural lines of drift, making a lastly impression over time. One of the basic tenets of fieldcraft is being able to locate and observe both people and animals. When we do this, we don’t want to wander aimlessly about. Rather we are best served to use a … Continue reading Natural Lines of Drift