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Hiking
Light – Here’s a Quick Link to Find Your Magnetic
Declination Even when hiking light you should take your map
and compass. When you travel and hike in a
new area, remember that your magnetic declination changes.
Most maps include the declination. If
you trim the map and carry only part of it, make sure the declination
is written somewhere on the remaining part of your map.
Magnetic declination in a
location will change slowly so it’s good to update your maps. The following website explains how to quickly
find your magnetic north declination. Just
insert the zip code for a city near your hike, or the latitude and
longitude. Then, click on “Compute
Declination.” You’ll be given
the declination in degrees. Hike light. Have fun. Be safe. Click here to see our compasses and other
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