If you have a compass, you can know the direction exactly, but not many people carry a compass with them all the time. Also, smartphone apps with a compass function may not be usable in an emergency ...

Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. Little magnetic needles have been pointing the way for explorers ...

A compass is a navigational tool that helps people find their direction using the earth's magnetic field. It contains a magnet that aligns itself with the earth's north pole to indicate the direction.