Today, compasses are still considered to be a top 10 safety item by the National Park Service, but it’s a shame how many people don’t know how to use a compass. Here’s how to get started.

To help you pick the right compass, I tested the best compasses to evaluate their ... I took several into the Colorado backcountry using them with maps to navigate in different terrains. I also used ...

However you choose to use the Compass app, you'll need to calibrate it the first time you open it, something you'll be prompted to do. After that, the compass should calibrate automatically ...