You can purchase a cheap but reliable plastic compass for about $6 or $7 at most sports' retailers. If you don't already have one, get one and learn how to navigate with it.

Check out the entire video below to learn how to use a compass.

The compass is one tool every survivalist should have in their gear bag. Whether you're camping, bugging out, or planning for SHTF, a compass will help you figure out how to get to your next destination hopefully in one piece. Be sure to invest in a reliable compass and learn how to use it ahead of time — you never know when it may come in handy!