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- 1—How To Make A Compass

- 2—improvise a compass can make a huge difference in an outdoor emergency. This is especially important if you are dealing with overcast weather, thick forests, or any other conditions that would eliminate a lot of modern navigational techniques.

- 3Two of the best everyday items are needles and razor blades. these should be standard carry in your first aid or survival kit,Other metal items like paper clips, small nails, and safety pins can also be used as compass needles.

- 4To magnetize the needle or razor blade in the field, you have three options: tapping it, rubbing it, or using a magnet.

- 5—Suspending The Compass Needle

- 6The way to suspend the magnetized piece of metal is to find a way to float it in water. This can be done with a needle by laying the needle on a leaf that can float.

- 7The needle should pull the floating leaf clockwise or counter-clockwise to orient itself north-south.

- 8questions?

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