Jargon: What is Declination?

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Declination refers to magnetic declination – the difference between true north and magnetic north. This poses a conundrum when navigating and utilizing maps, as maps are oriented to true north, but your compass needle points to magnetic north...

In our Issue 55 Jargon installment, we take a look at declination and why it's important for backcountry navigational purposes. Take a look at the links below:

Jargon 55: What is Declination?

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Buy a compass that adjusts for declination and adjust it for your location.