Here at The Manual, our number-one backpacking essential for every outdoor adventure is the humble map and compass. It’s no ...

In the days since GPS was invented, many of us have lost the skill of navigating by a good old compass and map. As a family ...

After tracing out your route, pull the string straight and measure it against the scale line in the map legend. Another method is to use a compass (the mathematical kind) set to a narrow distance on ...

Lee Kolosna says some old-school hikers might find this piece of advice heretical, but the number one item he recommends people bring on a hike is a smartphone with a portable phone charger. A veteran ...

A durable backpack is essential for carrying all your essentials during a trek. Look for one with adjustable straps, multiple ...

Expedition does not feature a mini-map, as its producer says the team wants to preserve the player's sense of discovery.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won't include a minimap for its exploration, though a compass will be added to the explorable ...

A spade, a tape measure, a metal detector, and his son Ethan with his trusty compass. The map says to start at the old climbing tree and walk north for ten metres. It’s Ethan's job to find north ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Lee Kolosna says some old-school hikers might find this piece of advice heretical, but the number one item ...