Navigating with a map and compass is one of the most fundamental skills anyone who spends time in the outdoors needs to master.

Mike Jones aka Garand Thumb spent a good portion of his career teaching military personnel how to survive in a variety of environments. Leveraging his expertise he’s produced this video to help others learn the fundamentals up to medium capability.

Here’s the video description:

Learn the fundamentals of land navigation with a map, compass, and protractor. This video covers essential skills from reading and plotting MGRS coordinates to applying magnetic declination correctly. We’ll also demonstrate how to navigate between points, use practical movement techniques, and even cover burden carrying methods for real-world field conditions. Whether you’re preparing

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