Well done. Thorough and concise, you pulled together what I've been picking up from hiking buddies. For those who commented that it was confusing. . . watch it again.

I SAW MANY VIDEOS ABOUT COMPASS! BUT NEVER ONE LIKE YOURS, VERY UNDERSTANDABLE AND CLEAR, I REALLY THANK YOU 4 SHEARING THAT VIDEO IS GREAT! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IT HELPED ME A LOT!

This is by far the easiest to understand 101 I have found. thanks!

I have to say. "Good examples, thank you. The lesson really helped explain exactly what I needed to know. It can be a little confusing at first, but following along with your video and your own compass in hand it becomes well comprehensible." Thanks again.

Thank you. I thought i knew what to do before i watched any of these videos, but after watching other videos I actually got more confused, until YOUR vid. Thanks for making it simple to understand.

As always, Matt, great video. I do not think it could be made more clear for a beginner.

Great job! Very basic and simple. I like the fact that you focused on just a few facts so not to overwhelm your noobie viewer.

Absolutely. I am a visual person as well. I am glad this was helpful for you. Thanks for commenting!

Very nice begging tutorial. Chopping up, into smaller pieces, the task of learning how to use a compass and a map, is a great way to see that people understand. Just bought a Silva Ranger 515. Affordable, and packed with goodies. Can't wait to get lost :)

Thank you as alway PakRat. This was an awesome refresher video for basic compass skills. It's been a while for me so this helped me get back in the game!

I'm going bushwhacking tomorrow and it's been many years since I've used a compass and map. Your vid reminded me how to take a bearing. Thanks Packrat.

Packrat, I can't thank you enough for this fab video - was totally clueless before. Thanks again!!

the best video i've watched on you tube among hundreds of other videos, clear and simple. Thank you man

Excellent job! It's great to have a visual instead of just reading about it. Thanks!!

clear and easy to understand thanks for the refresher course!

Thank you so much for explaining the basics...i'm a novice hiker and I bring a cheap little compass with me as a just in case tool, but I never really knew how to use it with a map. It' makes a lot of sense now. I think I'll try it first in places that I'm familiar with just to practice.

Thanks for sharing! I was having trouble in gym class when we had to use a compass and this REALLY helped!!!!

nicely done video! very clear and easy to follow. thanks for putting it up on youtube.

Great stuff, thanks for the refresher. I'm off to Yosemite for a week...rock on!

I am glad this helped. I appreciate you commenting and your support!

Awesome video. Plane and simple explanation. I learned so much. Thank you Juan.

Thank you for that. I am glad the videos have been helpful. I appreciate your interest and time.

Thanks to you know I can use a compass!! Now i spend my evenings practicing my orienteering skills!!

Thank You! I like the lantern as well! I use it in the shop at night sometimes, it gives such a warm and soothing glow! Take Care.

Exactly what I needed to preview. Thanks!

Awesome video. Planning go to backpacking in Yosemite so this will help out a lot. Thanks

I am glad this was helpful. Mission accomplished! Thanks for watching!

Thanks mate, nice & clear now I know the basics

This is the best instructions! Thanks for the help.

Very clear, easy to understand instructions, thank you very much!!

Great help PackRat556! Was able to teach my boy minus all the tech aspects till he's older. Sometimes ya just need a little reminder of the basics to be solid. Thank you...

Fantastic beginner's video, super helpful!

Clear & simple.Great video!!

good job on the basic use of a compass and map

Great stuff as always, look forward to what's next.

Thank you so much. It was very helpful!

Dude, awesome video! This has helped me a lot in refreshing my memory for the Boy Scout compass requirements. Very useful video and well described. Thanks!

Great job I will take your advice and start simple.

Your humble man, and good at what you do.....thanks bro

GREAT video - clear and precise. Thank you.

I love the Basics ... this vid, has provided a strong foundation..the rest is just add ons..Thannks for this

i saw about 3 different videos this was the most helpful thanks great video

I am glad that this was helpful for you. My goal was to keep it simple and practical. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Concise and to the point. Thanks for the info. I do like the background music too...😃

good vid, already know how to use a compass, but by far the easiest explanation i have heard, like all of your vids keep up the good work

Very nice and clear and love Habib Koite's music :)

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words. Take Care.

you make it real easy to understand....u teach well. and i like the atmasphere u create with the lantern in the video. nice touch.

Hey, thanks for your interest and support!

Great video and the best instruction!

Thank You! I appreciate your support!

this is a great video. most importent thing in this video is it is easy to understand. thanks!!!

Nice vid. Nice and clear. Great to refresh sometimes

Thank you very much.Your a good instructor and I just need to practice to secure the knowledge.

great video and great explanation, I am a beginner and this video was totally informative! Thanks!

I would love to visit Alaska someday! I am glad this was helpful for you. Take Care!

Love your videos!

LOL! Thank You! I appreciate you watching!

Fantabulous!!! Thanks for sharing.

Very good. Excellent training video on basic magnetic compass usage. Regards. AI4QT in Huntsville AL.

I learned this in Scouts, but that was a while ago and I completely forgot. Thank you for the refresher! I need to get myself a compass or two for backup when my GPS goes out. I have become to dependent on that beautiful invention (that can lose power). I need to get back to the "off the grid" mentality. GPS satellites could be turned off, and cell coverage too. All by my lonesome, bugging out (God forbid) and no sense of where I am or where I am going. Thanks again!

Nicely done! Good instructions!

Thank you, I have more ideas coming, just looking for the time to get them done.

Thanks so much. :) Clear, concise, informative!!!

Nice video, great for beginers like myself. Hope you will do more.

I am glad that this was helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

Really nice video. Thanks for posting.

Great video, man. Thanks!

very helpful,great video and great explanation

Thank you for making this video.

Super helpful. Thanks a lot!

Thank you very much I really enjoyed your video👍👌🏻 ✌🏻

Thank you. I am in the process of working on more compass related videos. Hope to post very soon... Thanks for watching!

when using a map and compass, it is important to figure out what declination is for the area that you are traveling in so you can add and subtract accordingly to get a precise bearing ground unto map = add map unto ground = subtract declination will differ depending on weather you are travelling on land or on water, so if you are partial to one or the other i recommend buying a compass with the feature "automatic declination" to make things easier for yourself. i like the brand suunto.

Finally, a tutorial i can understand. Thanks packrat!

best compass vid I've seen yet

I appreciate your support!

Thanks for the great video!

Great help for this beginner. Thanks.

good video good clear instructions i enjoyed it

Thanks, glad you found this useful!

Absolutely! I am glad it was helpful!

Good suggestion, I hope to do a second video to explain this more in depth.

Just what I was looking for. Thank you. :-)

Great job bro!

Thank you, this video was very helpful.

Thanks, I appreciate your support and interest, Oh and Survivalistguy got the music dead on!

If was a pleasure. I appreciate your time in watching it.

Thanks for this vid. I learned!

Nice! wish I was. Hope you can use this on your trip!

Thank you helped me alot! :)

@liquidus2172 Wanted to let you know I had a secondary video in that series to explain the concept of magnetic declination. Map and compass 101 was made to explain the most basic level of compass use for a novice. Map and compass 201 was the next step up. Take Care.

Absolutely! Glad it helped.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU! i have a presentation tomorrow and i have to teach the class how to use a compass, you saved my ass.

do you have a video showing how to get back on course with your straight line bearing between A. and B. if you have to detour around an obstacle

Really clear - thanks!

Absolutely! I appreciate that!

Thank you. Today i have learnt something.

Thank You! I appreciate it!

Thank you! I appreciate that!