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Increase Accuracy of Magnetic Compass

How to increase the accuracy magnetic compass? Is there a good way using multiple ones? I searched the Internet and Philip Werner suggested at Section Hiker web: use the most current declination data ...
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Can I record my route electronically when underground?

Portions of a hike I did recently involved me going through tunnels that had some twists and turns. How would these work with an app like AllTrails or another GPS tracker? As I understand it, assisted ...
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Will a compass work underground or underwater?

Because they rely on radio signals, GPS units generally do not work underground or underwater, but what about a plain ol' magnetic compass? Are the magnetic fields of earth present at all depths? ...
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