Love the crank radios and shake type flashlights - with one hard and fast rule about them. Neither are allowed anywhere near my airplane as they can throw the compass off by several degrees. In a SHTF scenario or other emergency, it may very well be the only navigation I have.
I bring this up for those of you who may have orientering as a feather in your proverbial survival cap. just remember that the magnets used in these devices (they're just little stator coils) WILL throw the delicate needle of a compass off when in close proximity.
I bring this up for those of you who may have orientering as a feather in your proverbial survival cap. just remember that the magnets used in these devices (they're just little stator coils) WILL throw the delicate needle of a compass off when in close proximity.
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