The red end of your compass needle is magnetized and wherever you are, the earth's magnetic field causes the needle to rotate until it lies in the same direction as the earth's magnetic field. This is ...

Next, set the compass on the map with the edge of the baseplate along ... is aligned with the orienting arrow (this is called the “red in the shed” alignment). Note the degree indicated ...

As long as the orientating arrow and red magnetic needle remain aligned ... the baseplate is helpful when using a compass in conjunction with a map. According to REI, the primary features serious ...