THIS is how to use a Compass (Lensatic Compass for beginners)

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A short video on what a lensatic compass is, what the different components of a military compass are, and how to use a compass when conducting land navigation or orienteering.
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@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Check out my Navigation playlist for more (and better quality) videos. ru-vid.com/group/PLdH0eQIL1uhPzR5pXqZQA69u0acXHd6vx

@DanaWebb2017 3 года назад

I don't remember what I paid for that exact campus but it was expensive. lol

@boyjava00 2 года назад

8880

@Rose373u 8 месяцев назад

❤@@DanaWebb2017

@devildog6899 4 года назад

Eight years in the Marine Corps 68 to 76 before GPS and a year in Vietnam that's how we traveled through the jungle day or night. The man speaks the truth so all you gadget guys might want to learn how to use said instrument.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Semper Fi Devil Dog! Thanks for the comment and sharing a solid reason why - from experience - that this is a vital skill.

@bruce9897 4 года назад

Boxing Bro theres always one ☝🏽 great share

@sirtigalotwolfe2962 4 года назад

I believe you, and I did learn in the California Cadet Corps, part of the California National Guard. 7th grade - 10th grade. 1986

@transatlanticdylan8229 4 года назад

SirTigAlot Wolfe lmfao

@Ladysuesue 4 года назад

i grew up with a Captain in the Marines he helped me get ready to join and taught me how to shoot and all i would need to know, he was going to go with me when i was going to sign the papers. but one day i was training in wrestling i was hit on side of knee, and well that did it i was never going to be able join now or any time in future, i was to have surgery on my knee. so i lost out on that dream so that you for your service to our Country. And to Captain David Berkman, i miss his company and his laugh we moved.

@Mr40tt 5 лет назад

I was in the Army, and it took them hours to explain what you did in just a few minutes. You made it so simple and the Army needs to hire you. Thank You!

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thank you! Am prior service Marine, been in the Army since 2010. Thank you for your service!

@Mr40tt 5 лет назад

@@STOKERMATIC Without much explanation, Thank You! I was a US Army Ranger, we knew that we could not do what we did without the full efforts of "all" of our comrades in arms! Our group always gave a moment of silence to honor them.

@donotneed2250 Год назад

My JROTC instructors were this simple in the 1970's.

@jesussaves2131 3 года назад

I camp with my two boys 9 & 11 years old, they will be watching this video too! Thank you for your service sir!!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on brother! Have fun with your boys!

@Skarwind 5 лет назад

Holy hell... better than any nco has ever taught me how to use a damn compass in 2 years. No fancy talk, no fancy crap. Learned more in 10 mins than a 4 hour course... thanks!

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thanks! If your interested, check out the other ones in my FieldCraft or Amrit playlist. If anything comes to mind that you would be interested in seeing done, let me know. Stoker

@tigerazoz2910 3 года назад

yeah the nco has a lot of time so he tries to give you more than a basic information but this man needs to be as simple as possible thats why he is better

@airbornesoldieramerica7125 Год назад

@Skarwind, Doubt if it changed since I've been in. Not bad mouthing military, but so many of these drill sergeants, sergeants, officers etc.... are not to bright. In most work places if they managed those businesses or companies like they do in military, 99.9% of them would be fired on the spot, or probably never would had been hired. Not to mention so much waste of money in military, on how and what they spend our money on, with so many other things, which lots of it is not necessary. They could use lots of that extra money to pay our military service members more money and or better training on other things like this. But can go on and on with that topic.

@ariotahasoni12 5 лет назад

You can also lock the floating plate (dial) by closing the sighting lens down, for easier reading. you can charge the night sights with a flash light. you can count clicks (when it's dark) and multiply it by three to find your orientation. Nice tutorial. Thanks

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Great tips! Though I think I mentioned a couple of them in this or other vids, I don’t think I’ve mentioned how closing the sighting lens down will lock the azimuth, it’s a cool trick. Thanks for the great comments!

@Shannon_Robbie Год назад

How do you "count clicks"? I assume you mean count the clicks of the bezel when you turn it.

@ariotahasoni12 8 месяцев назад

Yes. The black ring on top of the azimuth has a dot and line indicator that will glowing if you give them some light. Turning it makes some clicking sounds and helps to count by mils (6400mil = 360 degree) each click is 3 mils. At night, that helps your reading.

@SgtBooker44 3 года назад

As a kid in the Boy Scouts I was lucky to have the parent of another scout who was a Marine Sergeant who taught map and compass. This is a great refresher.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

That's awesome!

@Harleyrk99 4 года назад

I was Army special forces, no worries to all you marines out there, I won't hold that against you. lol.. I lived in the woods many many months with just the compass. My grandson is also Army and he tells me they don't teach much of the compass anymore. I think everyone should know how to use it. This is the best video I have ever seen for clarity, thank you very much Stokermatic.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Appreciate your service Harley! Bet you’ve got some great stories. We teach map and compass a few times in institutional schools - and a few of us teach it in regular units. I’m a dinosaur guess. Lol Stoker

@Harleyrk99 4 года назад

@@STOKERMATIC I don't think you are a dinosaur Stoker, I think you are a realist, I think the military has gotten lazy. My Grandson also tells me they aren't allowed to cuss and scream at them. I mean what is that.

@makeminefreedom 3 года назад

Thanks for the refresher. I am a veteran and it has been years since I have used a lensatic compass. I really appreciate you taking the time time to explain it.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Thanks for your service amigo! So glad the content assisted you! Stoker.

@rudychavira5558 Год назад

I'm in the same boat used in marine corp and recently had 2 brain surgeries, got my lensatic out as if I have never used it, time to re learn thanks nam great video

@timcarter3439 3 года назад

Thank you brother . We may all need a compass to navigate with in the future if we don’t get our country back on track...

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

May we all read our azimuth true.

@airbornesoldieramerica7125 4 года назад

They should teach things like this in elementary school .

@VahidCullsberg 4 года назад

That's where we learn it here in Scandinavia ;) I'ts called "orientering" or orientation. We learn to read maps with compasses and then go out in the woods to find markers using what we learned. We stamp our "tickets" at the locations as proof we found the right markers. Meanwhile our gym teacher sits back at his office sipping coffee with donuts and wait for his students. We called him "Bullen" which literally translates to donut or pastry...good times

@Dizzykitty817 4 года назад

@@VahidCullsberg That sounds like a ton of fun. Here in the states, PE is more or less a joke. Usually we gather in a gym, take attendance, then the PE teacher/coach just hands out basketballs then goes into their office.

@VahidCullsberg 4 года назад

@@Dizzykitty817 yes that happens here too 😂

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Most civilians call it orienteering here in the States as well. Awesome to hear about your experience! Thanks for sharing it!!

@abijahdixon2771 4 года назад

We did a little in our small Alaskan school. We surveyed deer droppings lol

@v.e.7236 5 лет назад

Learned this in Basic Training, but nice to know I haven't forgotten. Grey matter still functioning.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Glad it brought back some memories! Thanks for your service!!

@espltd1000 5 лет назад

Great video. Learned more in 10 minutes than hours of other confusing videos. Thanks.

@ajdutari 3 года назад

Excellent explanation. It is of the utmost importance to ensure that the lensantic compass stays level so that the north seeking arrow plate card moves freely. If it is not level, the floating plate will jam against the casing while pointing at the wrong direction. As a tenderfoot scout I made that mistake on an orienteering camporee where it was not permitted to look up, only downwards to the compass. A standard compass is less forgiving to leveling errors than a lensantic one. Be Prepared.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing that!

@fr3qh0pp3r 3 года назад

Great video. Learned that method (bezel to N arrow alignment) method from a Vietnam vet NCO in PLDC in ‘83. Came in especially handy during nighttime movement and night land nav. Another great NCO in USAEUR taught our platoon to determine or estimate our pace count in three levels of terrain. 1. Flat ground 2. Going up a hill and 3. Coming down a hill. Each terrain difference affects your pace count (as well as the gear weight you carry ruckin’). Then later on in my Mil life I got good and taught field expedient methods of land nav (day/night). Fun stuff !!! Thanks for the memories !!! Peace !!!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Thanks for your service brother! And super glad you enjoyed the content!

@mrthomas7511 4 дня назад

This. This is the way to teach. I could actually understand it. I don't want to read a whole text book for 6 hours

@prtrpr82 5 лет назад

I like this short and simple simple tutorial on how to use a Lensatic compass. That in itself is probably a couple hours of classroom instruction in Basic training. Not to be confused with actual land navigation which would definitely require a lot more instruction. This will at least get you going in the right direction.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thanks for your kind words!

@jloren4647 3 года назад

Pretty much worked how I thought. Spent a whole lot of time in the woods but never used one, at least properly. Would def use one in unfamiliar woods/places. I think the military Jargon that goes along with navigation throws a lot of people off (not you, just in general). I appreciate it!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

You got it brother!

@willie9433 5 лет назад

Thank you you broke it down as simple as it can be. I haven’t picked up one of these since I left the Corp. But I just purchased a brand new one and can’t wait to go out and do some navigating. Thank you again and Semper fi

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Semper Fi!

@ShellShock11C 3 года назад

Former soldier here. We used these in Basic back on '05. These days I'm more into survival and nature, so this is great as a refresher. Thanks!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Good stuff brother!

@zechariahprice605 3 года назад

I never thought I would watch a video of Kenny Chesney teaching me how to use a compass

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Yet here we are - KILLING IT!

@Richard-bs8xe 5 лет назад

Thank you for a straight forward explanation of how to use the lensatic compass.

@brunot7525 4 года назад

Man i remember having a hard time with this in infantry school yet in ten minutes I'm good to go excellent

@pinkstar9430 5 лет назад

Thank you for your help. Your instructions were clear and not rushed like the REÍ video I seen. I’m going to go hiking this summer and this is my way of preparing.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Johanny, that’s one of the best compliments I’ve ever received! Thank you for your generous words. I hope you have a great time camping! More videos are coming to the FieldCraft playlist. If you have any questions let me know. Look forward to hearing how your trip goes! Be safe!! :: Stoker

@jeffreydonaldson7003 5 лет назад

I wear glasses . So the centerhold method would be good for metal frames. Glad you covered that. I had classes in the Army PLC school in serious land navigation in 1985. I would rather trust this compass than any GPS. . I'm getting ready to do n AT hike and this is good information for anyone. In case they get off trail. Great for hunting, backpack in unknown territories. Thanks for the video.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Jeffrey Thanks for the comments! I too will trust my map and compass over a GPS (as handy of a gadget as they are). Good luck on your hike!

@vincedunn9983 5 лет назад

Yes, compass over battery operated GPS. Also need to know your pace count in brush/woods. Its different than on open road / dirt roads.

@chico305SIGMA 5 лет назад

In the Arctic AKA the North Pole you will definitely need GPS because a standard Magnetic Compass will start spinning like crazy in the North Pole so GPS is the way to go when you're in the North Pole. It's very scary to see a Compass spinning like crazy in The Arctic. Lol

@philmetcalf7421 4 года назад

Best Explanation of the Lensatic Compass that I've heard so far!

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Thanks Phil!

@spartakip9507 5 лет назад

Haven't used a compass in years. Thanks for the refresher.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

alex, thanks! I’m actually working on a video discussing how to use a lensatic compass at night - hope you check it out!

@spartakip9507 5 лет назад

@@STOKERMATIC excellent!

@keithakui7719 4 года назад

Its been awhile since I used a Lensatic Compass while in the Marine Corps but this short presentation really brought back memories of my days hoofing through the boonies even at night1 Good job!

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

I appreciate it Keith! Looking forward to redoing this video in the spring

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Oh-and Semper Fi!

@jasonmashburn1280 5 лет назад

I don't think I have ever heard this laid out more simply then you just did. Great job, and awesome video.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Jason, thank you! Glad you found it useful!

@DROFHAPPINESS 5 лет назад

AGREED!!!

@joebennett5592 5 лет назад

Great ved

@elcucuy497 5 лет назад

Better than the instructor I had in boot camp

@totallyfrozen 4 года назад

EL Cucuy Totally! I agree. I struggled with Land Nav in the Army because no one explained it this clearly. Maybe that’s because the cadre were trying to teach too many people at once in too short of time.

@thehandyoutdoorsman9014 3 года назад

Awesome demonstration. Been 10 years since I used a Lensatic compass. Watching your video brought it all back. Thanks for sharing!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

👊 🇺🇸

@dalejohnson9342 4 года назад

I see you gave a good basic use of compass lesson as we were taught in the military. We did go farther with this and were also taught how to use the compass with a map in order to find the final destination and to navigate with it. Being in the Navy I was also taught how to use the compass to make sure that I could follow a course to a given spot. I have not used the ocean direction training for many years now and will need to relearn that issue again.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Dale, I appreciate you sharing some time and thoughts with us here. It's great to have you. Thank you for your service! I've received and given several blocks of instruction on Land Navigation as well (former Marine and current Army First Sergeant). Stoker

@ericdee6802 4 года назад

I just ordered a Camenga lensatic Tritium myself. I have a Luminox Tritium watch and so far it's illumination has lasted 16 yrs, if i'am not mistaking, Luminox says it can illuminate 25 yrs but they guarantee 12 yrs. Great review, simple, to the point. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.🇺🇸✌️

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Eric, sounds like a great watch! It’s true that the tritium will last that long - anything past the half life and it’ll be hit or miss. Glad to hear your watch was a hit!

@semco72057 4 года назад

That is a nice demonstration of how to use the compass and I will try to remember it for when I go out camping again. Thanks for sharing this information with us all.

@lay1back 3 года назад

It’s much more complicated than what he described if you want to find your way. A map and compass are used together. First you read the map legend to find the difference between magnetic north and true north. You will add or subtract several degrees to get the true north value. Then, you lay your map down and orientate your map to your compass. Now you can plot a course. If the terrain is flat and easy to navigate, you’re in good shape. But, if you must deviate to avoid an obstacle it can be much more complex. Find your first waypoint and use the map to determine the distance. Assign someone to be a pacer, using string or rope to record distance by tying a knot in it at regular intervals. Shoot azimuth, and find a feature on that azimuth, and walk towards it. Repeat this often.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Appreciate you sharing that Peter

@louispepin3659 5 лет назад

Thank you Bruce Willis for explaining how to use a compass.

@robertedson2374 4 года назад

He looks more like Joe Montana if you ask me!!! LOL!

@bobmar9239 4 года назад

He's not the real Bruce Willis. The real Bruce Willis would have done the demonstration from his hot tub.

@amoledor 3 года назад

I was thinking Kenny Chesney

@OAleathaO 3 года назад

Aside from the focus issue during the azimuth part at 7:58 this was a great tutorial for someone like me that has never used a compass like this. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Stay Stoked!

@vincedunn9983 5 лет назад

Nice little refresher. Haven't used a compass since 1999, when I got out the military. Have a Coleman brand lensatic (military style) compass now.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Vince, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Hope the Coleman Lensatic treats you well!

@vincedunn9983 5 лет назад

@@STOKERMATIC , haven't had the NEED to use it yet. But tried to teach my daughter how go use it at home.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Vince, good to hear. Time well spent with our kids. All three of mine have enjoyed picking up a compass and learning how to use it. :: Stoker

@MexicanMovie 3 года назад

I always make sure i know what heading i need to get from my hunting treestand back to civilization in the dark after i climb out of my tree. Been using a cheap compass but finally got my Cammenga 3H in today !!! Thanks for the video, been 35 years since i used one of these in the military.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Awesome! Happy hunting!

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

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@papax4815 5 лет назад

Compass is worthless without a map!

@SuperHunKing 5 лет назад

The magnetic north is moving towards Siberia so you would take that into consideration.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

timothy chung depends on what it’s made out of.

@Raven.flight 5 лет назад

@@papax4815 Very much disagree with this. A map certainly helps, but if you're lost without a map but have a compass, you can fairly easily follow a bearing and ensure you're going in a straight(ish) line, which increases your chances of getting SOMEWHERE instead of walking in circles or in a winding path.

@mkmulin13 5 лет назад

Ian N: Exactly! I was going to say this as well. Case in point: You’re on a hill/mountain and can see destination/POI and get your azimuth/bearing. After you proceed it gets dark; your compass will tell you if you’re going in the correct direction and assists with moving in a straight path!!

@baronedipiemonte3990 3 года назад

This is an excellent video. Proves that there's still a few things of value on RU-vid ! Better than a military field manual !

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

I do what I can amigo! Thank you so much!

@baronedipiemonte3990 3 года назад

@@STOKERMATIC you do pretty damn good !

@ECA2 5 лет назад

Best instructions ever, simple and informative. Thank You.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thank you E.C.!

@GruntProof 2 года назад

This is by far the best compass how-to video on the internet

@STOKERMATIC 2 года назад

I LOATHE this video. I need to redo it in focus. 😂🤣

@Madmun357 5 лет назад

8:04 "As you were". Haven't heard that since I got out the USMC.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Semper Fi!!

@elcucuy497 5 лет назад

I'm thinking 0311 probably????

@SkeezyFPV 4 года назад

Now go hydrate. SF gents!

@jcashfloors 4 года назад

He was definitely prior service/or still in,,, im saying ARMY! Im biased tho! Great video! To easy!

@El_Topo19 3 года назад

“As you fucking were” to be more accurate

@es-xu3dn 4 года назад

I got lost in Kowloon Hong Kong way past midnight on my own - knowing this much got me home safe. Show this video to anyone you know who likes to travel - a decent compass and this video will keep them out o trouble. Well done Stokermatic.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Thank you!!

@michaelballman6938 4 года назад

es 101 what the fuck I have too many questions

@Tsiri09 5 лет назад

Thank you. this is one of the best explanations I've ever heard.

@semco72057 3 года назад

While in the Air Force I was briefly taught the basics of the lensatic compas once and after retiring from the service I learned more by viewing a few basics on the compass from an ex-Marine on RU-vid. I have one of the compasses at home somewhere and have a similar type in my backpack.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

There you go! And thank you for your service Sidney!

@puzzled4163 3 года назад

I have never been lost because there is always someone willing to tell me where to go.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on.

@rprdm5811 4 года назад

This helps out alot dusting off old skills, feel like I could cross to Canada without detection and without getting lost, BZ my brother!

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Glad you found it useful Raul!

@eakinj 4 года назад

Thank you for this, I've never had anyone explain this to me so clearly.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Jerry, thank you! Wish my camera work was clear in this one, lol.

@jankerson1 4 года назад

People defiantly need to learn this stuff, I learned it all back in 82-86 when I was in the USMC. A compass and knowing how to use it can save your life.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for your service and Semper Fi!

@amirazizi6303 4 года назад

Really simple explanations and easy to understand. Thank you!

@heavymetalweld805 9 месяцев назад

Idk how I passed land nav in basic. You made this so simple. Thanks. It's taken me 21 years to understand this.

@ricardotirado3521 5 лет назад

Good way to use a compass,never knew that about lineing up.Thanks.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thanks Ricardo! Glad it shared some useful info. Have a few other related vids in my fieldcraft playlist as well if your interested. Stoker.

@primaryendo 4 года назад

Best compass video out there. You explain it in a simple and straightforward manner that's easy to understand. Thanks!

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Thank you!

@oscarfigueroa6288 5 лет назад

Nice. Simple. Clear! Well done!

@tcswag801 3 года назад

Wow this is pretty cool . I bought a low end Wal-Mart engineer compass for 5 bucks. . tried out your method this am on a hike and it worked perfect . awesome thanks

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Awesome!!

@sephroth5710 5 лет назад

I loved "Compass to cheek , as you were" habits die hard

@pammcreynolds 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your video. I just inherited a vintage Engineers Directional Compass that belonged to my step father who was a geologist with the USGS. I wanted to learn how to properly use it before I got out and try it. I'm so glad someone made a video that truly made sense. Thank you again.

@STOKERMATIC 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like a hell of a man. Peace be with you.

@richr108 3 года назад

As a land surveyor the compass is the most simple of my navigation tools when in the forest. Now if I can only figure out how to stop counting my paces...1,2,3...

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

LOL! Right!

@DaveyL1954 3 года назад

I love the vid. The info is great, and all of it made sense. Please please please, never change your style of delivery. The slips, the un-slick approach is truly wonderful. It shows you are human. Best wishes, Dave in Yorkshire, England.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Dave, thanks brother! I hope if you check out a more recent video, you'll see the same - but maybe a little more refined. But I do try to bring myself to the table. It either resonates, or it doesn't. Hope all is well in Yorkshire friend! Stay Stoked!

@jdcastillocastillo3492 5 лет назад

very good explanation of the correct use of a compass,god job.I learned how in the Marines,one of those skills that you're glad you have.nice!!

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Semper Fi!

@bluemarshall6180 5 лет назад

jdcastillo Castillo My father tought me how to use the Compass until in my Boyscout years. 😆

@desertlover5027 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I've been so confused about my compass for several years so I just put it away and stuck to the trails and my Garmin (always hoping it wouldn't fail me). This is the most useful video I've found. I'm ready to go out and start practicing what I've learned. Thanks again!

@STOKERMATIC 2 года назад

Glad it’s been helpful!

@buchtan54 3 года назад

I’ve been getting ready for my units Ranger assessment to get a slot for school. This video was a good refresher for me as I’m a medic and haven’t done any land Nav since basic

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Awesome! Check out my landnav playlist to keep you going!

@Gouki6669 4 года назад

My first reaction at the start of the video was ... wtf.. bruce willis?

@Automata_Omega 4 года назад

same :O seems only we noticed it ;D

@rprdm5811 4 года назад

🤣

@luemn7691 4 года назад

I was like whaaaat in the world

@islaprobinsyana1953 2 года назад

Studying environmental technician and this helps me a lot thank u soo much

@smc1942 3 года назад

Excellent video!!! Short & simple. I don't use gps or any electrical devices. People get hooked on these gadgets, & are LOST when the battery dies. No thanks! I have the same compass you showed here, "ol' reliable". Easier to use than any new electronic gadget. I thought I explained it well--in under a half hour. You're better! I'll be sharing this with some friends of mine! Thanks again for an excellent video! I'd give you a million 👍 if I could.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Appreciate it amigo! I hope your able to check out my other content on the subject. 🇺🇸

@tonys1202 4 года назад

I learned in the scouts. No abuse in our group that knew of. Lots of learning and fun.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

I'm an Eagle Scout myself Tony!

@Loosie_fur 5 лет назад

I follow the compass that's in my heart.

@g-rock6329 3 года назад

Very good information and examples!! I was one step off, but now i know how i was goofing up. THANKS

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful brother!

@garymacsgian6813 5 лет назад

Geat post! Thank you for making it easy.

@alexflores7652 3 года назад

I remember having to learn compass and landnav while in C.A.P. for search and rescue. This was a great refresher in its use. Also knowing how to use a compass also is needed in plotting your flight plath on an aerial sectional chart.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on!

@jessie97 5 лет назад

THANK YOU for the great information.

@johnpaparella7345 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this tutorial. My father used to say I couldn't find my ass with a compass but after watching your video and practicing a little bit I can now find my ass! For sentimental reasons I now carry a compass in my back pocket and my father is really proud of me!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on! Glad the video helped and sounds like your dad was quite the character! Be stoked!

@juliosantos9289 5 лет назад

Great video. Simple and to the point. A lot of times we get addicted to technology but when things happen that disrupt the environment and you cant get a signal and you forget this stuff you're screwed. In the Army National Guard we continually trained in Land Nav-( Day & Night) even though we had GPS equipment. FYI: If you use the center hold technique and your current or ex- military take off your dog tags and put them in your pocket. It will mess with your readings.

@maces1405 5 лет назад

When I started this video I was like "what nonsense is this guy going to say?" Then you said Pacific Northwest. As a born and raised Oregonian, I instantly knew you will be spot on. I moved to Florida at 16 against my will. Lol. But I learned as a child. You do NOT want to get turned around in woods in the Pacific Northwest. It's literally life or death. Hell, I beat my Drill sergeant to way points at FT Jackson SC in BCT and again in land nav training in FT Sill Oklahoma. F your dager give me a map and a compass. Lol When you're carrying 700 pounds of elk! It's best to know the best way to the truck. 🇺🇸

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Truth Mace! Thanks for sharing!! Who knows, maybe you’ll end back up here!

@michaelanderson1859 5 лет назад

When your carrying 700 lbs of alligator in the Everglades, or.now 700 lbs of python. ( that could be as few as 3 snakes. You dont wanna get lost either. Too bad you don't like Florida. My dad moved us here from Illinois in 1969. So glad he did. And now your state is overrun with manbun antifas.

@Robloscream 2 года назад

I’m in JROTC in high school as a lle2 and we were also practicing use the same compass as that. Hopefully this video helps me.

@STOKERMATIC 2 года назад

You got this!

@iHaveContrl 5 лет назад

The camera is shaking and not focusing the objects well enough. I can't see anything... Do a fixed camera version would help.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Appreciate the feedback. Definitely have room to improve. Thanks again!

@iHaveContrl 5 лет назад

@@STOKERMATIC All good. Keep it up!

@guythatstillusespocketwatc3145 4 года назад

I learnt this in pdrm cadet camp and I couldn't get much cause I couldn't see much of what the instructors were teaching and this really helped thanks a lot

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@OOTurok 5 лет назад

Compass shmompass... we don't need no stinkin compass. Last words of a dead hiker from the city, with all his electro gizmos.

@rishirishiroopnarine5067 5 лет назад

OOTurok Up your asscome

@daleslover2771 5 лет назад

OOTurok Give me a needle, oil off your nose one teaspoon of water, I'll dial you in,, on magnetic north. Worst case scenario I will follow the Stars. True north, Magnetic North, Grid North, Hunter's North,,, and Ollie North (last one iam just B Shitin.)

@aav4bz 5 лет назад

OOTurok, in spite of all, you are correct. Everyone today has a cell phone. Most cell phones have GPS that is really handy, but is useless if there is no signal from the cell tower. Same thing, thinking that if you get into trouble in the wilderness, you can just "call" for help..... BTW it was "stinkin' badges"

@adorabledeplorable5105 5 лет назад

OOTurok Exactly ! Have you ever noticed that these hikers that always get lost and die are always called “ experienced “ ?

@steelbre 5 лет назад

Ronaldreganfan No.

@nathanxbond 3 года назад

That is so much easier than I thought. Thank you for explaining it! I can't believe I'm 35 and didn't know this already.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

👊

@MrSanteeclaus 5 лет назад

You can’t beat a compass and a topo map

@dave-yj9mc 5 лет назад

So so sooooo true!!!!!

@karhukivi 5 лет назад

Yes, correct! No batteries needed and waterproof.

@adorabledeplorable5105 5 лет назад

ralph crosby Also GPS is nice but a compass can’t be hacked ! I’ll stick too the compass and map .

@MrSanteeclaus 5 лет назад

Peter what happens when the sun goes down

@MrSanteeclaus 5 лет назад

Peter again relying on the stars and the shadow of a stick is like relying on GPS. You can not beat a compass for navigation

@derrickstableford8152 3 года назад

Learnt this in scouts but didn’t have a compass like this one. Watched this as a refresher. Great vid.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Derrick! I made Eagle a few days before my 18th birthday, and I still remember many things - most notably "Be Prepared"

@ericdee6802 4 года назад

I just received my (NIB) Camenga Tritium lensatic compass (manufactured date 2018) and it's flipping AWESOME. I fired up this video and learned the basics to use this precision instrument. Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge with us, I hike alot of old mining trails in the Angeles National Forest,your tutorial is vital and can save my skin in someday. Thank you, you have a new Subscriber. ✌️🇺🇸

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Eric - I'm glad you've dug into the channel so much so quickly! Glad the content resonates with ya. Look forward to the future!

@ericdee6802 4 года назад

@@STOKERMATIC I have checked out other Channels but didn't care for the presentation and personality very much, your vids are welcoming, that means alot. Chat with you soon.🇺🇸✌️

@solarsoltice9075 5 лет назад

Hello. Thank you for your service. As a forester, also in the Pacific Northwest, I have always used Silva Pro compasses. Very reliable. One thing you didn't mention, was setting the magnetic declination of a compass, for your location. It does change over time. When I began in forestry. I was declination, 19 degrees east. Now it's 14 degrees east in this area. Also, local attractions can be a problem, if the area contains metal, such as Iron mountain. Compasses, if used properly, can be used to plot an azimuth to a location. If the loci is on a map, your location also on the map. Put the compass on a car hood. Local attractions won't matter. Map under the compass.Keep the bezel at true north. Orient the face plate from where you are, to where you want to be. It will say something like 45 degrees, whatever. Trust your compass.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Silva does make some good compasses. Your right, I didn’t mention declination in the one, kind of by design as I didn’t introduce a map in it. Next one will - actually, my next compass video will feature a Brunton and I’ll walk through how to use it with a map as well. Would love to look into forestry work when I get out....we’ll see. Thanks for sharing some really insightful into! Stoker

@elcucuy497 5 лет назад

freaking outstanding both of you...

@goyeabuddy 5 лет назад

nice job explaining on how a compass works. this would come in most useful while boating & no land in sight.

@stephensano9156 3 года назад

Nicely done, Stokermatic. Just the refresher I needed from basic training in 1986!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on brother!

@garyrowe58 3 года назад

When talking about not having metal near the compass i was amused that you showed the compass in your hand - and the large metal ring you wear!

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

So true Gary! Good thing it’s titanium. 😉

@Richard52517 5 лет назад

Used the lensatic compass during my army life but believe it was phosphorus illuminated... Old school.....you're a great teacher keep it up...

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Thanks Richard!

@JoseDiaz-er4ww 5 месяцев назад

Very nice video, I have a lensatic and Brunton compass types, honestly depends on what you need to do, but always is necessary learn to use it, wherever you chose. I think any compass will save a lot of work, energy and resources if you learn to use it, as he explained. I like the cheek method, because is easy and quick way to find your route and azimuth. Thanks.

@RonnDogg9900 3 года назад

Thanks for the quick refresher on this important aspect of orienteering... it's been awhile for me. Your video is much appreciated.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

🇺🇸🥃👊

@floorbrat20thirteen Год назад

Great video. One thing is starting to get to me from all these compass youtube videos is that nobody ever mentions how the sight glass has a thin circular magnet on the bottom (compass facing side) that when closed & folded down on the compass will prevent unnecessary spinning and shaking by trying to seek north while not in use. It magnet also keeps the floating dial steady and flat akin to the protective glass preserving the moving parts to extend life & accuracy. I guess a bug's me because it's the only thing that doesn't get covered in a instructional video that'd be perfect if this little detail was included for once. I think it's kind of a cool moment for every guy when they first noticed this feature as we discovered something new on a favorite tool that we thought we knew everything about already. Maybe too much of an exciting moment, one that cannot be explained or understood by women

@MBro765 Год назад

That's not how the dial lock works on the compass he is using. The black lever that has the magnifying glass presses on a mechanism that goes through the case and physically presses up on the dial when the black lever is in the folded position. There is no magnet.

@waynebyerly9681 5 лет назад

You said "... any metals on the front of my body...". What you SHOULD have said was "... any FERROUS metals on the front of my body...", as aluminum or copper, which do not generate any magnetic interference, would not have had the first scintilla of effect on your compass. I know this is nitpicking, but as long as you are constructing an instructional video, it should at least be technically correct. Although the phenomenally MINOR error in what you HAVE produced is, for the most part, negligible. So please, forgive me for being nitpicking. I really DON'T mean to criticize. Oh!!! And for the most important part ... THANK YOU for the very informative instructional video.

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Wayne, no worries. Hell, that’s not the worst thing in that video...thanks for sharing some time, and your comments as well! I do appreciate it! Stoker

@waynebyerly9681 5 лет назад

Yeah, well, i'm just old and nitpicky these days (66). Thanks for your everso polite reply ... for NOT being a troll. It's everso much appreciated.

@Maxumized 5 лет назад

Very kind you are Sir!

@user-gn5uy6lx7z 8 месяцев назад

Just purchased this compass. Thanks for the video

@Gitplicker 4 года назад

I'm a forester, and use a compass fairly often when I'm in the woods. I'm also a Boy Scout leader and teach the Scouts how to use a compass and read topographic maps. I don't trust GPS since it might not work or the battery go dead, etc. I'd suggest you add in a little blurb about declination. In my area it's 10 degrees W. Not an issue on short lines or if you're not using a topo map, but on long lines or setting up a route on a topographic map it will make a difference. As you said, all a compass does is point to magnetic north. The needle does NOT tell you what direction to go. YOU use the compass to determine your direction by setting it up properly as you describe. One more point; always, always, always trust the compass. If you get disoriented and you think you need to go in a different direction than the the compass indicates ("I KNOW that's the right direction"), don't trust your "instinct". Trust your compass.

@STOKERMATIC 4 года назад

Man, what great insight - thank you for sharing all that! The scouting program is great - had such a good time in Philmont. Hope your able to continue that. Your words about declination are good ones to remember as well. Hope to see you around!

@billybennett7307 5 лет назад

Man, loved the content and the easy instruction - just next time work on your camera work. But great job!

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

I appreciate it! Yeah, had a few things I’d like to retake. Maybe I’ll do another video down the road and make it better. Take care!

@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 10 месяцев назад

Excellent 101 on this compass reading for beginners! Great demonstration! Thanks

@imanalien6461 5 лет назад

Okay, I'm totally lost and I'm being tracked by a very hungry bear. Tell my mom and dad I love them.

@coleparker 3 года назад

I have both types, Orienteering Silva and Military Lensatic. I have used both, but am more familiar with the former. I starting using Silva rangers since 1976, way before GPS units were introduced. As a back up, I always carry both compass and map as well as a GPS when I go out.

@STOKERMATIC 3 года назад

Right on Cole, thanks for sharing that!

@migranthawker2952 5 лет назад

Don't like that 3º click! What happens if your bearing isn't on a click?

@STOKERMATIC 5 лет назад

Great question! You have to Go in between. Even a baseplate only has clicks in increments of two. As long as your plotting distance and direction was accurate, being off a degree isn’t going to have a huge impact unless your traveling an incredibly long distance.