Learn Map & Compass in One Minute

Learn Map & Compass in One Minute | Silva 1-2-3 System

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Base Plate compasses were invented in 1933 and they make navigating with map and compass completely simple.
I teach the silva 1-2-3 system that can be learnt in a minute and basically is 75% of all you really need to know for using map and compass expertly. To this lesson add how to adjust for declination and triangulation and that is 99%
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@booshallmighty 3 жыл бұрын

Actually shocked how easy that was. I had to watch this a few times to see if I was missing something. Perfectly explained, so many people make seem so much harder than it needs to be. Thank you.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@ellysabourin2229 3 жыл бұрын

@@verysurvival Hey hi! I was wondering about magnetic declination adjustment with the 1 2 3 method, also if you line your map up to magnetic north? Also does the red arrow on the bezel ring have to point to north grid on the map? I hope you can find the time to answer these questions. Thanks Elly

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

@@ellysabourin2229 if you know how to adjust for declination you can easily incorporate into the 123 method. do not line the map up with magnetic north, but Yes the red arrow must point north on the map , it must point to the top of the map page

@Tonygarry78 2 жыл бұрын

As humans. We tend to make things more complicated then they really are!

@jimo9555 Жыл бұрын

if it was that easy could you make a video and explain it? cos i didn't get any of this!

@GlutiusMaximaus Жыл бұрын

TLDR: 1. Align the baseline of compass along the route of travel (take note of the map scale and distance of travel needed) 2. Rotate the housing (orienteering lines) so they're parallel with the north-south gridlines on the map 3. Move the compass around until the red magnetic needle sits inside the red engraved arrow in the compass housing. The direction of travel arrow should now be pointing in the direction you wish to travel. Bonus step: walk towards a landmark in your direction of travel, and once you get there repeat steps 1-3

@user-td4de5dz4w Жыл бұрын

What he failed to mention in the video is that when you align the baseline of the compass to the route you want to take, you should ensure that the direction of travel arrow is also pointing the right way, otherwise you will end up going the exact opposite direction you want to. I guess the remaining 30 odd percent that isn't covered by this video concerns magnetic deviation, but that isn't too much of a problem over relatively short distances.

@Mr0rris0 Жыл бұрын

@@user-td4de5dz4w so when he moved those lines parallel with the grid lines on the map... was there not 2 choices really Was something unsaid about him putting the red arrow "up"?

@Mr0rris0 Жыл бұрын

@@user-td4de5dz4w nvm I think I see what happened from watching this other one about red in the shed or whatever He essentially accomplished that by putting the thing on the map diagonally and not wanting to go north east this time

@Mr0rris0 Жыл бұрын

I guess we will know who based on people who always end up south west

@user-td4de5dz4w Жыл бұрын

@@Mr0rris0 Setting the red arrow 'up' merely aligns the bezel of the compass with north. But if the baseplate is 180 degrees out, then you have set the compass up to travel in the opposite direction to the one you want. When lining up the baseplate with your route on the map, it is important that the direction of travel arrow on the compass does indeed point in the driection you want to go. He didn't mention that, and I have seen people making that mistake in the field.

@camperp195 2 жыл бұрын

I navigated the north of dartmoor for two days using this system,for the first time ever,i took my time,didnt rush,checked and checked again,spot on,didnt get lost,hit all my destination points,and very enjoyable too,thanks for this,really helpful,and ive added another skill 👍

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

great testimonial about a great sounding trip!

@grantio1 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t done map reading for about 10 years brilliant video to jog the memory thanks mate

@eqlzr2 3 жыл бұрын

It seems to me many/most compass videos don't really do a good job of explaining the "why" of the steps of using a compass. Instead, they focus on the "how". People (at least I) used to forget the steps, until I learned the rationale behind the steps. It helped me to just remember that a baseplate (orienteering) compass was just a combination of essentially two tools: a ruler and a protractor. You use the ruler part to draw or establish your line of travel, and then use the protractor to determine your angle of travel with respect to north. Remembering those two simple steps will allow you to use most any compass. Many thanks.

@Wayneawebb 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I am not a complete novice (I at least know the business end of a map & compass) I bought the book you mentioned & found it a good supplement to this video. I am new to Orienteering/Bushcraft/Survival, I am also in a wheelchair but that's never stopped me (I have just decided to buy an ATWC(All Terrain WheelChair)

@brianfield792 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne well done you,

@tikitavi7120 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you bro! Get out and do it.

@frogworth1622 Жыл бұрын

Wow I've watched other videos and felt like an idiot. But you explained it so clearly! 1)Line up the baseline to the direction you want to go 2)Line up the parallel to North lines 3) Don't move the compass and walk where the direction arrow is pointing. Thank you so much! 🙂

@livelife4471 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the straight forward explanation. Also, thank you for the quick review of the book. I will purchase a copy of it.

@rrjeanskylar 4 жыл бұрын

Good pointers towards the end. Reading books and watching videos isn't enough. Go out and implement these strategies in order to have it ingrained into your mind ⛰ Thank you for sharing

@dannyrampling 4 жыл бұрын

Precise easy to follow tutorial not read a map since the 80's TA service this vid has been helpful.

@MrWkdWilly 3 жыл бұрын

lol.......exactly same as me...needed a refresher!

@eusiahcruz9340 2 жыл бұрын

The clearest YT tutorial I've ever watched. Thank u for this! Really helpful

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

i'm glad it was useful

@ashooranjith9241 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a Silva today for my first venture. This has got to be the best video I have come across for explaining how to start navigating....thanks.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🍀

@elliottg.1954 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best instructional vids on YT, it's to the point and brief. Well-filmed with good sound, in spite of ambient wind ;) Well done. A lot of (actually most) videos on these things are 60% waffle.

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Lloyd1885 Жыл бұрын

I agree, this was clear and to the point.... I watched a few recently and lost interest pretty quick

@justinhebert5155 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just received a silva compass as a gift for Christmas and have been wanting to learn the basics for a while now.

@JorgeGonzalez-ei6ft 2 жыл бұрын

That was very well expressed. Thank you. Bought my first compass last week. Now to get some local maps. Cheers mate

@jinxthegreat6533 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,like most,I needed a memory job,and you nailed it.

@mannyg9059 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of a question in a quiz from high school we once had in class back in Sheffield which was: "How do you measure the height of a building using a sextant?" We were all puzzled since a sextant is a naval reading instrument. Finally my mate Jack came up with what we thought was a clever solution: 1. Climb to the very top of the building. 2. Grab your sextant and point it to the horizon making sure that it is quite level. 3 Tie the sextant to a long rope and lower it until it reaches the ground. 4. Make a mark to the top of the rope. 5. Measure the rope. Brilliant!!!! I wish my mate Jack was here for this 1,2,3 tutorial explanation. ha-ha-ha.

@samarthur1847 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, the best tutorial I have watched on KZfaq. Thank you.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JoshMckeeDrums 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers

@metropolized5343 4 жыл бұрын

A terrific video. The clearest and most useful explanation we've ever seen. Thank you.

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@callumjenkins6266 3 жыл бұрын

This was an absolutely cracking video mate! Well done for putting it into such digestible steps. Top bloke.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - thank you. I was taught map reading etc in the army about 50+ years ago, so I may be a bit rusty.

@duckhunter8203 4 жыл бұрын

Top video! I’ve got a orienteering fell race tomorrow and you save my skin not done one for a while , if you don’t use it you loose it👍👍

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Duck Hunter good luck

@duckhunter8203 4 жыл бұрын

Humble Trekker Thank you it went well, found my checkpoint bang on! Top teacher👍👍

@MM-uy9hd 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you very much!

@lukebrady3728 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, thanks for a really great, no BS and helpful video Really appreciate it. Happy new year and greetings from Melbourne, Australia

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

@benjamind.gordon 2 жыл бұрын

I have just acquired a silva compass, and this was the first video on how to use it correctly. Thank you immensely for the clear and concise explanation.

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@highpeaktrails 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect tutorial and thanks for the book recommendation. I've been using GPS for years and fancied doing it 'properly' again; like I did in the RAF. Your tutorial was perfect. Cheers. 👍

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@blacksheepdetecting 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man been a few decades since I've used a map and compass, your video is great easy to understand. Thanks again

@Nato934 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thank you for making this video

@bradhouston4734 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for cutting to the chase. I’ve done off road treks years ago and just needed a refresh 😀🥰👊🏝🇦🇺

@BushCraftBums 5 жыл бұрын

Great overview! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day

@verysurvival 5 жыл бұрын

You too bro!

@lukepippin4781 11 ай бұрын

I’ll have to come back to this video when it’s not midnight so I can retain the information, but even as tired as I am, this made all the sense in the world.

@teamtls Жыл бұрын

Thank you....you made that so simple.

@roblakey9581 2 жыл бұрын

It's the method I used to introduce my scouts to. Awesome presentation. KISS Keep It Super Simple! Looking forward to reading the mentioned book. As a nurse I can tell you that refreshing material (whether you use the skills once or 1000 times) it's always prudent to go back to the basics and check in with the younger version of you.

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@annjessup1670 2 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I wanted to know! Thank you!

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@beargreaves Жыл бұрын

Great video - can't believe how simple it is, many thanks!

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@angelabaldwin6580 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was great. I’m a new Boy Scout leader who was never a scout, so this is exactly what I needed.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@brianfield792 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video,really helpful and easy to understand,

@peterfielding4527 6 ай бұрын

I remeber learning land navigation in cadets as a kid and i know 1 and 3 but i knew there was another step somthing to do with the red arrow and as soon as you told us it clicked and now i wont forget again, thanks for doing this episode

@seanthomasdowd 5 жыл бұрын

great video, I have used the 123 system for 45yrs and have very rarely gone off course

@JennyBroadbridge 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and to the point. Thank you!

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@Landlordbloke 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this simple, in the very best sense of that word, introduction to using a map and compass. Thanks very much.

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@petefrys545 8 ай бұрын

Great video and so simple to learn

@b.justiceforall9544 Жыл бұрын

Thank you well done.

@user-sy9oc5ji2p 8 ай бұрын

dude i was glued at 2minuites respect my man from uk brilliant!

@verysurvival 8 ай бұрын

Cheers

@andrewatherton6166 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful video, I've not used a map and compass since I was in scouts nearly 30 years ago. Thank you

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-fo3jp5zs8r 10 ай бұрын

Wow extremely clear guidance on how to use. Highly recommend this video to know the 123 rule

@mrsmith709 2 жыл бұрын

Top video, given me a little bit more confidence as I’m heading out for a cheeky wild camp

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@bigdaddy7670 Жыл бұрын

Simple & to the point! Thanks

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

cheers

@thebrit1976 2 жыл бұрын

simply brilliant got my mountain leader this year not really done much map reading since leaving the military but this is a memory jogger great upload subbed🇬🇧👍☕

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@adventchild5150 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@isaaclevy7469 5 жыл бұрын

En karta från Sverige... Very well explained, thanks for sharing

@verysurvival 5 жыл бұрын

Självklart ;-)

@deanhancox7620 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much, had done all this at school, but just couldn't remember. Great easy to follow video.

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

🍻

@jamesedwardkay4994 2 жыл бұрын

Was brought up map reading and hiking not used the sikll in awhile this video was great to help remind me , thankyou

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GemintheMud Жыл бұрын

A really helpful video - thank you!

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

thanks

@jackhazz5777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I woukd like to start hiking this year and I am intimidated with maps and compass...This will be a good start.

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@TooTall_hikes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@shandybrandy5407 2 жыл бұрын

Very wellexplained. Hank you

@AIK786AJ 3 жыл бұрын

Just the absolute best!! Can’t thank you enough!! For what appeared so hard to grasp....you explained it so easily in 3 simple steps!!!! Wow!! 🗺📍 🧭

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@GTFRANKS Жыл бұрын

This is ace. Thank you!

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@pistache28 2 жыл бұрын

Great video well explained and understandable. Thank you!

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@tahoe829 27 күн бұрын

Just ordered that book a classic read 😊 Excellent video sir ty!

@2wheelsrbest327 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. Probably knew all what you had to say but senility is obviously setting in and I needed reminding. You could not have explained it better in my opinion. Thanks.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

nice to hear

@alexw4570 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never navigated with a map or compass and with state of the world at present hiking is definitely something I’m taking up so this is definitely a useful video! Thank you!

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@tomesjt7642 3 жыл бұрын

Super useful thanks! Good to relearn basics again

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@LongRanger1 8 ай бұрын

Cool, just ordered the book. Thats just what i was looking for.

@verysurvival 8 ай бұрын

I hope it works for you

@user-rv7xb3sk6g 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@sister943 4 жыл бұрын

BEST. Have watched many.

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@allequalevery5691 9 ай бұрын

Thankyou for your knowledge 👍

@huevoneousmaximus2309 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding never thought it could be so easy. Thanks

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@tinsoldier5621 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Even easier than the system I teach my students. Ty. Liked

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@dragan3290 Жыл бұрын

Subbed and liked! Cheers from Australia 🙂 👍👍👍

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

cheers!

@trust5227 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks! This is so verry simple and i needed to learn this for my last First Class Requirment for Boy Scouts!

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@churnetvalleyrunner3635 Жыл бұрын

Great simple video. I’ve ran many fell races/ultra runs and map and compass has been mandatory race kit, I’ve always carried them but never actually known how to use them incase of an emergency. Thanks again, looking forward to practicing this.

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

thanks

@MadDogSurvival 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate

@bigmantc6721 2 жыл бұрын

thanks dave you’ve helped me overcome so many goals in life 😘

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@bollocknaked1975 3 жыл бұрын

Great help, ive watched other clips on KZfaq that left me none the wiser..

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@davidharte4703 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Brilliant video dude...Learnt loads within 2 mins...TOP MAN..

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@robbabcock_ 10 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

@desmo5514 6 ай бұрын

Just bought a new model Silva Expedition ( adjustable declination) so I needed the new info. I will check your videos for "declination for Rookies " 🤣🤣🤣

@bass_boosted_soundz8720 2 жыл бұрын

thanks, straig forward learnt quickly will make sure to look into it more but i got the general idea

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@jamesvardy3530 2 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

@kevinhawkswood3486 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for such an easy to understand lesson . 👌🏻

@verysurvival 5 ай бұрын

Cheers

@JasonVladimir 3 жыл бұрын

Good show, thanks for sharing!

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@bereader5524 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@Crazyoldman84 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you 👍

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Great 😊

@stanburk7392 4 жыл бұрын

that was perfect. thank you very much.

@verysurvival 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Lloyd1885 Жыл бұрын

Cracking little clip mate....cheers

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

Cheeers

@bartg1234 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks !

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@tennisphotography 3 жыл бұрын

thats soooo handy tip..thanks

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@leafocr1541 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, nice video very clear and well explained. Thanks for the book recommendation.

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@irishlad8163 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👌

@sniwashitu 3 жыл бұрын

Great simple explanation

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986 Жыл бұрын

Simple n easy thx bro

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

@grahamdonovan7135 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Made it really simple to learn and remember.

@verysurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@AliD99 Жыл бұрын

brilliant - thanks

@verysurvival Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@wayneC7 3 жыл бұрын

This was a simple great video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@jenniferpersson1967 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏 hilarious that I had to watch a KZfaq video in a foreign language rather than my own (Swedish) to understand how I should use the freaking compass. Thank you for making it easy to understand 🙏🙏🙏

@verysurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!