For this technique you will need:
A protractor compass
A map covering your current location and your intended destination
Knowledge of your current position on the map
Step 1
Lay the map down on a flat surface so that you can see both your current position and your intended destination. The map does not have to be correctly aligned with [...]
When I set out to purchase a handheld GPS unit I was looking for something that would be sophisticated enough that I could leave the paper map in my backpack and not have to consult it. Essentially that meant finding a good mapping GPS unit. The eTrex Vista Cx with its large colour LCD display [...]
