In the old days we called it a reciprocal bearing, thats not a criticism just another way or word. Im really appreciating this series and sub, sent here by corporals corner......... Thank you for your content
Thank you so much for coming over David! Shawn has one of the best instructional channels on YT in my opinion. He is an excellent instructor and a good friend. I really appreciated his endorsement of my channel. I am glad you are enjoying these videos and I truly appreciate your time, interest and the sub! Take care.
These videos make understanding bearings very easy. Was having trouble with the bushcraft 101 manual but your videos are clarifying so much. Thank you!
well stated....easy to follow instructions. Was watching a series of programs called "I Shouldn't Be Alive"over the last week....some of these folks would have benefited greatly from these last two land nav videos of yours....!! Some situations are out of your control, but knowingly going into the wilderness without proper gear & training is asking for a disaster.
I agree 100%! That is really one of the resounding themes that come from videos like this. The things is, proper gear really isn't complicated or cumbersome and doesn't cost a fortune but it can however make the difference between life and death in extreme circumstances. Thank you so much for your kind words and support Todd!
from what I can tell, exposure (hypo/hyperthermia) kills most folks in a wilderness setting. I also gather that lack of proper navigation skills/gear/maps get them into that position to die from said exposure...
Very good explanation. I am glad you started with the very basic ideas. Without a good foundation of solid skills, the advanced skills are mostly useless. For those of us learning this get outside and practice.
Thank you Shawn. I appreciate you tuning in and your kind words. I agree 100%, navigation is a skill that needs much practice and then occasional practice from there to keep the skill sharp.
Absolutely brother! I really enjoy practicing these skills and seeing how accurate I can be. It is always a skill that requires practice and honing. Thank you so much for you your time, interest and kind words Michael!
Great video, explained in term's easily understood. Although I/we, had to take and pass a land navigation course in the Marine Corp's, there have been a few sunset's since 1969, and skill's once attained will fade. With the November elk season fast approaching, you share a perfect refresher course. Thank you!!! and Happy Trails.
Very informative. It's looks like a great technique. When I'm in the mountains I use geographical features to navigate but I can see that in the peidmont or coastal plains it would be more than useful. Thanks for the video and I hope you have a fantastic week. - Josh
Thanks for this very clear video this, but I was wondering, isn't it easier when shooting a back azimuth to just put the black arrow 'in the shed'? Gives the same result, but no need for dialing or maths. Or am I mistaken?
That is definitely a possible way of doing it and on occasion I have used it. However, I don't like to teach it this way because I think when people are first starting out, they need to develop a solid habit. If they sometimes put the red needle in the shed and sometimes put the black in the shed they may easily mix this up when shooting azimuths and realize their mistake after traveling over distance. Again, it can be done but could be confusing for some. Thank you for your kind words and I appreciate your time and interest to watch! Take care.
Thanks for the video on map reading. New to bushcraf. Where are you at ? Can you recommend any survival courses in the south Georgia Alabama north Florida or do you have on? 🚶💀
Hi Phillip, I am in NC. I sent you some info on Georgia Bushcraft which may not be too far from you and there are lots of guys there that you could connect with to get some training. I teach for the Pathfinder School LLC. Most of those classes are held in Jackson OH except for special occasions. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and interest!
Sure, every unit can be divided by 10 hence the math is simple to do in the field. It is an easy conversion from centimeters to meters and meters to kilometers, etc. My personal pace count averages 1.5 meters which also makes to easy math when pace counting. When we do map and compass navigation, we also use metric dealing with grid coordinates. Thank you for your interest and for tuning in and commenting.
Outstandingly well trained and knowledgeable simultaneously keeping it simple
Another great job mate. Easy math is good math. I'm learning. Your a great teacher bud. God bless
Thank you so much Jack! I truly appreciate that my friend! Much more to come! Take care!
In the old days we called it a reciprocal bearing, thats not a criticism just another way or word.
Im really appreciating this series and sub, sent here by corporals corner.........
Thank you for your content
Thank you so much for coming over David! Shawn has one of the best instructional channels on YT in my opinion. He is an excellent instructor and a good friend. I really appreciated his endorsement of my channel. I am glad you are enjoying these videos and I truly appreciate your time, interest and the sub! Take care.
These videos make understanding bearings very easy. Was having trouble with the bushcraft 101 manual but your videos are clarifying so much. Thank you!
Easy to understand lesson, thanks.
Thank you so much Joe! I appreciate your time and interest.
well stated....easy to follow instructions. Was watching a series of programs called "I Shouldn't Be Alive"over the last week....some of these folks would have benefited greatly from these last two land nav videos of yours....!! Some situations are out of your control, but knowingly going into the wilderness without proper gear & training is asking for a disaster.
I agree 100%! That is really one of the resounding themes that come from videos like this. The things is, proper gear really isn't complicated or cumbersome and doesn't cost a fortune but it can however make the difference between life and death in extreme circumstances. Thank you so much for your kind words and support Todd!
from what I can tell, exposure (hypo/hyperthermia) kills most folks in a wilderness setting. I also gather that lack of proper navigation skills/gear/maps get them into that position to die from said exposure...
I definitely agree Todd.
Very good explanation.
I am glad you started with the very basic ideas. Without a good foundation of solid skills, the advanced skills are mostly useless.
For those of us learning this get outside and practice.
Thank you Shawn. I appreciate you tuning in and your kind words. I agree 100%, navigation is a skill that needs much practice and then occasional practice from there to keep the skill sharp.
very good talk sir...
Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate you tuning in.
Good stuff, brother! Great to brush up on Nav fundamentals from time to time.
Absolutely brother! I really enjoy practicing these skills and seeing how accurate I can be. It is always a skill that requires practice and honing. Thank you so much for you your time, interest and kind words Michael!
Liked the video and it was very easy to understand
Great teaching brother! I am really enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to tune in! There will be more in this series coming very soon!
Great video, explained in term's easily understood. Although I/we, had to take and pass a land navigation course in the Marine Corp's, there have been a few sunset's since 1969, and skill's once attained will fade. With the November elk season fast approaching, you share a perfect refresher course. Thank you!!! and Happy Trails.
Very informative. It's looks like a great technique. When I'm in the mountains I use geographical features to navigate but I can see that in the peidmont or coastal plains it would be more than useful. Thanks for the video and I hope you have a fantastic week. - Josh
This is basic however its taken me quite a while to fully wrap my head around all this navigation stuff haha
Do you have to travel in a straight line for a back azimuth to work?
Thanks
Great refreshment videos. Like we would say in the military its a perishable skill if we don't practice it.
Thank you so much for tuning in! I appreciate your kind words!
@@blackhatbushcraft no thank you Sir and God bless you and your family.
Thanks for this very clear video this, but I was wondering, isn't it easier when shooting a back azimuth to just put the black arrow 'in the shed'? Gives the same result, but no need for dialing or maths. Or am I mistaken?
That is definitely a possible way of doing it and on occasion I have used it. However, I don't like to teach it this way because I think when people are first starting out, they need to develop a solid habit. If they sometimes put the red needle in the shed and sometimes put the black in the shed they may easily mix this up when shooting azimuths and realize their mistake after traveling over distance. Again, it can be done but could be confusing for some. Thank you for your kind words and I appreciate your time and interest to watch! Take care.
Thanks for the video on map reading. New to bushcraf. Where are you at ? Can you recommend any survival courses in the south Georgia Alabama north Florida or do you have on? 🚶💀
Hi Phillip, I am in NC. I sent you some info on Georgia Bushcraft which may not be too far from you and there are lots of guys there that you could connect with to get some training. I teach for the Pathfinder School LLC. Most of those classes are held in Jackson OH except for special occasions. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and interest!
Can you explain why meters is used rather then yards or feet? Especially because we’re in the United States
Sure, every unit can be divided by 10 hence the math is simple to do in the field. It is an easy conversion from centimeters to meters and meters to kilometers, etc. My personal pace count averages 1.5 meters which also makes to easy math when pace counting. When we do map and compass navigation, we also use metric dealing with grid coordinates. Thank you for your interest and for tuning in and commenting.
Good information to know in case the gps stops working.
Yes sir! It is also a fun skill to practice. thank you for taking the time to tune in!
haven't watched it yet....but I bet it will incorporate +/- 180....
Spot on brother! You know your stuff :)
Easy to understand lesson, thanks.