Alpkit Compass

This is a review of the Alpkit Compass, a cheaper alternative to the popular Silva Type 4.

I’ve been using Silva compasses consistently throughout my life in the outdoors. First …

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A group practicing night navigation with map and compass

As the nights start to draw in, the chances of having to do some navigation in the dark increase. Far from being something to fear, night navigation can be great …

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Silva Expedition Compass

For decades the Silva Type 4 compass has been the choice of Instructors, Guides, mountain leaders, serious walkers and navigators. However now Silva have redesigned the Type 4 and renamed it …

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Two people prating night navigation on a course in the Peak District

Night navigation is a great way to hone your navigation skills. With the longer hours of darkness, you don’t even need to crawl into bed at 2am after a few …

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