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In the vast wilderness, it does not take but a second to become disoriented in your location. Once this has occurred, finding your way home becomes seemingly impossible. While getting lost in the wild is never a fun experience, the adventure can be made all the more terrifying when you realize you do not have a compass to help guide you. Luckily, with a few tricks up your sleeve, you will be able to navigate without a compass at any time in any terrain.
Tips & Warnings
To remember your directions, start at the top of a compass, move clockwise and remember, "Never Eat Soggy Waffles," North, East, South, West. This will help you to orient yourself when finding only two directions using the above instructions.
If using a digital watch, you can use the watch method by drawing a clock on a piece of paper. Draw a line where the hour hand should be and use this to find your way.
To remember your directions, start at the top of a compass, move clockwise and remember, "Never Eat Soggy Waffles," North, East, South, West. This will help you to orient yourself when finding only two directions using the above instructions.
If using a digital watch, you can use the watch method by drawing a clock on a piece of paper. Draw a line where the hour hand should be and use this to find your way.
The watch method does not work at the equator and works best between 40 and 60 degrees latitude.
Article Written By Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford has enjoyed writing professionally since 2004. Her articles have appeared in ModernMom.com, DailyLife.com, ParentsHut.com, Trails.com and On-the-News. She also works intimately with several small businesses to prepare business plans and other marketing materials. Rutherford is seeking an Associate of Arts in business from North Idaho College.
