07-02-2013, 08:39 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-02-2013, 08:43 AM by sustainedchaos.)
What of there is no sun. Well this might help.
Keeping a course by the clouds...
What if it's a cloudy day with no sun visible to get a bearing on, or the bush canopy prevents you getting a clear "shot" at the sun?
Well, if you're lucky, it may be windy with the clouds moving in a constant direction - note the directional flow of the clouds, and adjust your course relevant to their direction.
e.g., If the clouds are moving from your front from right to left over your shoulders, keep them there, at the same time, sight an object straight ahead of you and head for it.
To retrace your steps in the same general direction, just do an about turn, then keep the clouds moving from behind and now left to right over your shoulders, and repeat the process.
Being aware of your surroundings will often pay off, so try to cultivate that habit.
As this may not establish true north or general north this could give you a sense of direction on where you were to get into a familiar area. I have used this before and it does work just like any time your lost it's easy to stray off the straight line you think you are walking. Pick a tree or other land marker straight out from you and walk to it and rinse and repeat this should help you keep a straight line.
agreed.I wish he would of touched up more on that. It's more straight forward and less messing around with rocks and sticks. Say if you want to go west just straddle you feet over the east rock and face the other rock and off you go west or visa versa.
Keeping a course by the clouds...
What if it's a cloudy day with no sun visible to get a bearing on, or the bush canopy prevents you getting a clear "shot" at the sun?
Well, if you're lucky, it may be windy with the clouds moving in a constant direction - note the directional flow of the clouds, and adjust your course relevant to their direction.
e.g., If the clouds are moving from your front from right to left over your shoulders, keep them there, at the same time, sight an object straight ahead of you and head for it.
To retrace your steps in the same general direction, just do an about turn, then keep the clouds moving from behind and now left to right over your shoulders, and repeat the process.
Being aware of your surroundings will often pay off, so try to cultivate that habit.
As this may not establish true north or general north this could give you a sense of direction on where you were to get into a familiar area. I have used this before and it does work just like any time your lost it's easy to stray off the straight line you think you are walking. Pick a tree or other land marker straight out from you and walk to it and rinse and repeat this should help you keep a straight line.
(07-01-2013, 10:58 AM)The_Colonel Wrote: I like the left foot, right foot part of it. I think that should have been his focus.
Just my $.02
Good video though
agreed.I wish he would of touched up more on that. It's more straight forward and less messing around with rocks and sticks. Say if you want to go west just straddle you feet over the east rock and face the other rock and off you go west or visa versa.
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