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One crucial aspect to backcountry navigation is knowing how to set declination on a compass. The difference between true north (how your map is oriented) and magnetic north (where your compass points) is called magnetic declination. In order to accurately trek to your destination along a bearing, you have to adjust and correct for it. Failing ...
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