It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.

Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...

With a compass, you can navigate a map, shoot bearings to find your location, and even participate in fun activities like geocaching, an orienteering-based scavenger hunt.

How to Use Your iPhone's Built-In Compass To access the compass, open the Compass app, which appears by default on all current iPhone models.

Try old-school navigation by learning to use a magnetic compass The handheld device has been helping explorers for hundreds of years.

Peter Isler explains the techniques of using an analog hand-bearing compass for sailboat racing tactics.

To use the compass on your iPhone, you simply need to launch the Compass app and calibrate it. Here's what you need to know.