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Great info there! I'm glad to see that people still use the compass.
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I agree! Its amazing how many dont have a clue.
Rather than one being better than the other, I think they all three were made to be used together, and work well together.
The one compass you dont show, is the one type I personally think is the best, the USGI lensatic compass. It allows for more precise navigation.
One method that is very helpful, and also very good for young scouts to learn, is a basic traverse method that only requires you to keep track of time and azimuth. Its especially helpful if you want to get back to where you started, and will bring you in right on the money and tell you almost to the minute when you will get there. This little book sums it up real well and has other good info in it.
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Berets-C...8827841&sr=1-4