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This is why basic compass and map skills are so important. "Using a map with a compass is a skill that a lot of most people probably don't possess anymore," Bieri said.

Reasons you need a compass 1) Proper navigation is hugely rewarding: finding your way through the backcountry using a map and compass is good fun and provides a sense of achievement.