A compass doesn’t tell you which way you’re going. Nor how far you’ve gone. For that matter, unless you’re off the west coast of Florida, it doesn’t even point north. So why even bother with one? If ...

Using just a topographic map, I can competently navigate in areas like the High Sierra and Colorado Rockies, which generally have distinct landforms and open views. Even so, for added accuracy and ...

Hiking is basically walking in the woods — putting one foot in front of the other while enjoying the beautiful scenery. You don’t need much gear to day hike, but you do need the right gear. The 10 ...