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Find a straight stick that is 2 feet (0.61 m) long. If you’re in a wilderness situation, there are likely branches all around you. A straight stick at least 2 feet (0.61 m) long will cast a clean, visible shadow so you can find your direction. Generally the longer the stick, the longer the shadow will be. This helps make the shadow more visible.[1] X Research source The thickness of the ...Poke the stick into flat, clean ground. Insert the stick so it's standing straight up. If the ground is hard, poke a hole with a knife or other tool you may have. Notice how the stick casts a shadow—that’s the shadow you’ll use to find your direction.[2] X Research source Use rocks or dirt to keep the stick standing up straight. It’s important that the shadow is cast on flat ground ...Put a rock at the end of the shadow. This rock marks the shadow’s original location. Mark the original location because as the sun moves across the sky, the shadow will move too.[3] X Research source Since the sun moves across the sky east to west, it’s casting a shadow on the opposite side. This means that the shadow’s original location is your western-most point.Wait 20 minutes. This allows enough time for the sun to move across the sky. If the shadow hasn’t visibly moved enough after 20 minutes, wait another 10.[4] X Research source If you have no way to keep time, then just keep an eye on the shadow. When you see that it’s moved, you can mark the new location and proceed.Mark the shadow’s new location. As the sun moves, the shadow will move east. Put either a rock or stick at the end of the shadow to mark it's new location.[5] X Research source Remember, use something that won't blow away. If you lose both shadow locations, you'll have to start over.Remember, if you’re lost in the wilderness, the best survival tip is to stay put. This helps rescuers find your location and get you to safety. If you keep moving, rescuers will have to track you, delaying their work. Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 2If you have a GPS device (or even your phone) handy, use it to load a map of the whole area with your GPS location—that can be really helpful. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0- 2.4M
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- Become Your Own Compass. This first technique is the most basic and will give you a general idea of directions. Simply identify where the sun comes up and sets in your location.
- Use a Watch and the Sun. If you have a watch with hands rather than a digital one, then you can use the sun to give you a slightly more accurate sense of direction than the method above.
- Look for Moss. If you're in a wooded area and it's an overcast day, then you can use this straightforward technique to get a good general idea of directions.
- Use the Stars. If you're in the northern hemisphere (which is above the equator), then on a clear night, you can find the north star or Polaris to get a bearing on directions.
- Look to the stars. If it’s night time you want to look to the stars for guidance. If you can locate the North Star then you’ll know where north is and consequentially, east, south and west too.
- Two sticks, one star. If it’s still night and you can’t find the North Star, there is another way. Find two sticks and lie down. Push one stick into the ground so it’s at eye level.
- Shadow. If it’s daytime you have a few options. The first is to take advantage of shadow. Put a stick in the ground and mark with a stone where the end of the shadow falls, then wait for half an hour or so.
- Analogue watch. If you’re wearing an analogue watch – i.e. one with hands on it as opposed to digits – hold it horizontally in the palm of your hand and point the hour hand to the sun.
Dec 5, 2023 · First, find true north. The most accurate way is by finding the North Star. Make a mark on the ground that is not apt to be disturbed by walking over it. Make another mark indicating north. Or, in the daytime, use a shadow stick method that has equal shadow lengths.
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