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Turn the sight glass (2) on the rotating rim (3) so that
the somewhat longer yellow line on it forms a line
with the sight wire (1) and the sight slot (4).
Arrange the compass and hiking map, one above
the other, as described in the section "How do you
orient a map?"
Aim at an objective (e.g. a church) (Fig. 1), whose
location you can find on the map, through the sight
slot (4) with the sight wire (1). Through the magnify-
ing glass (5), read the number of degrees (7) on
the 360° scale and remember that figure. Then
place the compass on the map. Align the compass
on the map so that the sight wire (1) points toward
your goal (Fig. 5, objective A) and lines up with your
degree figure. On the map, plot a line as shown in
Fig. 5. The north line will help you with this.
Repeat with another objective (Fig. 5, objective B)
in a nearby direction. Your location is where the
lines to the two points cross on the map.
TIP: If you aim at a third point and plot it with a line
on the map, you can determine your location some-
what more precisely.
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5. Hiking to a destination on off-road terrain
The yellow lines on the sight glass (2) are intended
for fast walking under difficult conditions. You see
two lines, one longer and one shorter. Together,
they produce an angle of 45°. First orient your
compass toward north, then turn your rotating sight
glass (2) on its swivelling rim (3) so that the line
points in the direction, in degrees, that you want
to travel. Now you can take a quick look at your
compass at any time. As you walk, simply orient the
compass toward the north and then hike the direc-
tion that the line indicates. You can also use this
method when you can no longer see your object,
e.g. if you are hiking through valleys and depres-
sions.
CAUTION: Only hike with an adult, never hike
alone!
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