Basic Illustrated Map and Compass (Basic Illustrated Series)

This is a great book for those who know nothing about orienteering or those who need a refresher course. Very easy to understand and contains great tips for compass work out in the field or on the lake. Not as in depth as it could be, but definitely enough to get you where you need to go and back safely.

I'm about 1/2 way through this book. A good book to brush up on skills... I've been out of working with maps for some time, this was a great way to get a refresher on things. It's written well, such that a beginner would benefit having this book on their bookshelf.

Really informative, helped me learn how to properly utilize a topo map and compass when backpacking.

This is great for someone who has never looked at or knows how to read a map and a compass

The book was very informative. Explanations were understandable. The cost of the book was reasonable. A worthwhile book to carry on the trail.

This is as good a book as any on the subject but it makes the same as every book I've read on the topic. It starts out very simple and then makes a quantum leap into more difficult material. Like going from 2+2 to algebra in the turn of a page. Despite attempts to simplify material like this the only real way to learn it is to practice it with someone who knows what they're doing. And then practice, practice, practice on your own.

Understand this one more than the others I have looked at.

Great book. Very helpful and gave me a headstart on an orienteering course I took at REI.

Shame it is American but useful

If you only wanted to read one book on how to read a map and use a compass, I would read this book. It gives you all you need if you are a weekend camper or canoer. Cliff is to the point and I found his advice very good. I liked his advice on what compass to buy. You don't need the most expensive professional compass out there.

Easy read and good sketches

I enjoyed this book as the way it approaches and presents the topic at hand. Being already familiar with navigation I can say this book can and will help many people. Good job on this book.

Easy to understand with helpful photos and illustrations.