scothunter 12,609 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Anyone know a good cheap uk seller. Was gonna buy a cheap one but cant find a seller in the Uk. And i wouldn't trust a chinky made one lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,653 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 any stationary store mate. w h smiths 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 By a silva compass that's in mills rather than degrees much more accurate. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,266 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Not trying to be pedantic but learn how to use it, I've seen people pulling them out on the hills in bad weather expecting it to be a life saver and proceed to hold them upside down 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 No point taken mate. Its just i know there a few points on ben nevis that if you stray off the path in bad weather its a sheer drop. I can get the compass points to stick to online. Might being a bit cautious though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Learn how to take a bearing and back bearing mate but don't just blindly rely on your compass use your map and the features around you ...... ? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,266 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 That's not a compass job mate, much like a gps in tandem alongside a 1 : 25000 map, Sensible approach though , DDCRAPS ken lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 This is where map and compass navigation come in. To navigate down from the summit in poor conditions you must take a grid bearing of 231° from the trig point located on top of the summit cairn near the emergency shelter, and follow it for a distance of 150 metres. This will take you safely to just beyond Gardyloo Gully. To stray off this course in poor weather conditions could lead to a fall off the edge as even expierenced climbers have done in the past! Even chris bonington described the mountain as very dangerous in poor conditions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Do you know how to take a grid bearing mate and also your correct pacing on uneaven ground ........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 That's not a compass job mate, much like a gps in tandem alongside a 1 : 25000 map, Sensible approach though , DDCRAPS ken lol Have you done the mapric course mate ........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 @socks to be perfectly honest not really mate. I did a wee read last night and it was saying to allow for magnetic something or other and if you dont know what that is ypu have no business being there haha. Im not concerned about the hike up its if i reach the summit and i cant see shit up there im concerned about losing the path down.im assuming this 231 degrees is just looking @ compass on that bearing. I can judge a 150yards but if its howling in rain and wind and totally knackered not so sure. im relying on it being clear and other folk there. I got all the major stuff clothing torch food etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Magnetic variation between a grid bearing and a magnetic bearing over such a short distance is negligible mate and is nothing to worry about ....... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 29,063 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 What ever you do don't leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind in the hope you can follow them back in the morning a young couple tried it years ago, went so horribly wrong they wrote a book about it, be safe 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,614 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just leave a trail a bread crumbs haha Na only messing. Do yaself a favour Scot an go get a lesson or shown how to use compasses an map properly. I honestly believe it should be taught in schools It was in my school as part of PE , though most of us just f****d about getting lost round the wood we was in 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yea it was called orienteering, but as you said chid like a lot more of things @ school didnt listen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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