Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
If you become lost there are tried and trusted methods of finding your way to safety. As an additional bonus we'll go through how to use the official NATO Survival Compass.
If you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness with no map or GPS, knowing how to use a NATO survival compass (or in fact, any compass) could be the difference between finding your way out or spending a long, uncomfortable night outdoors. This isn't a toy or a fashion accessory—it’s a serious military tool designed for survival situations.
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about using this simple yet effective navigation tool. Unlike standard compasses, the NATO survival compass is built for escape, evasion, and self-rescue, not land navigation with a map.
We’ll cover:
How the compass works (its minimalist, no-frills design)
Using cardinal directions to orient yourself and find your way
A structured search method to retrace your steps and get un-lost
This knowledge isn’t just for military personnel—it’s for hikers, explorers, and anyone who loves the outdoors. Even if you don’t have a compass, we’ll show you alternative methods to find your way back safely.
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Link to the Sun navigation video: youtu.be/M3Mnp5CyilA
Like to the manufacture’s website: pyseroptics.com/natosurvivalcompass
If you become lost there are tried and trusted methods of finding your way to safety. As an additional bonus we'll go through how to use the official NATO Survival Compass.
If you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness with no map or GPS, knowing how to use a NATO survival compass (or in fact, any compass) could be the difference between finding your way out or spending a long, uncomfortable night outdoors. This isn't a toy or a fashion accessory—it’s a serious military tool designed for survival situations.
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about using this simple yet effective navigation tool. Unlike standard compasses, the NATO survival compass is built for escape, evasion, and self-rescue, not land navigation with a map.
We’ll cover:
How the compass works (its minimalist, no-frills design)
Using cardinal directions to orient yourself and find your way
A structured search method to retrace your steps and get un-lost
This knowledge isn’t just for military personnel—it’s for hikers, explorers, and anyone who loves the outdoors. Even if you don’t have a compass, we’ll show you alternative methods to find your way back safely.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Link to the Sun navigation video: youtu.be/M3Mnp5CyilA
Like to the manufacture’s website: pyseroptics.com/natosurvivalcompass
