• This compass is filled with a liquid that
muffles the movements of the needle thus
permitting a quicker reading of the direction.
3. Orientation with the compass
This compass is suitable for the determination
of the cardinal points as well as – with the
help of a map – basic orientation in open
country.
Watch out! For orientation in difficult terrain a
special walking compass is absolutely vital. In
order to determine the orientation you hold
the compass in the palm of your hand in front
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