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Many people plan to spend some time hiking, recreating and backpacking in the wilderness. You will be amazed by how more comfortable and confident you have after having getting more knowledge. Using maps and compass can help you recognize landmarks, surroundings and navigate easily using a simple compass. Every person going hiking should carry a hiking compass. You might need it sooner than expected.

Basic features of compasses

•        Some of the basic features of a compass include: rotating bezel that adjusts the heading

•        Orienting lines and arrows or work with maps

•        Baseplate with rulers to use on maps

•        Magnetizing needle pointing to the magnetic north

Types of hiking compasses

I will focus on one of the types of compasses that’s mostly used.

Liquid filled compass

There are many types of compass you can use when going for your hiking, camping or backpacking. Some people prefer a baseplate compass and maps while other love more advanced compasses with a handheld GPS especially if they are advanced hiking. Here are three common types of hiking compasses that you should consider taking along.

Hiking is fun, but it is also tiresome. Whether you are hiking as a group or you decide to go on a hike by yourself, it is important to know some of the things that will help you through the hike. 

Different hikers have different opinions about trekking poles. There are those who would not go hiking or mountaineering without one and others think they are a nuisance and they avoid them. 

Trekking poles seem like they have split the walking community, but the number of people using them has grown significantly today. Research has been done and the use of trekking poles has been recommended by many. 

Here are some of the benefits of a trekking pole:

·         Just like ski poles, a trekking pole allows your arms to help propel you upward and forward. The pole will help you increase your average climbing speed whether you are walking on flat ground or climbing up steep hills.