Do You Use a Compass?

[oldsarge]

Originally Posted by TroyS

My son actually asked me a few days ago while I was teaching him how to use a compass if there are times when they won't work. I have to admit I was a bit dumbfounded by it. I told him "No," but after reading here that there are some that bring more than one compass, I just have to ask if it is possible that a compass can become inaccurate?

For whatever reason, I've had compasses hang up and not spin properly. So at a glance you think you are heading one way and in turn you are heading another. I've only had this happen a handful of times. Mostly in the military. Even though the compasses we used are really good, they take a real beating sometimes and I think that's why they screw up. A good reason not to purchase a cheap compass to save a buck.