Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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Why should you stop and take bearings again while walking?

To make sure you do not drift off course.

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  1. To make sure you do not drift off course ✔
  2. To rest your compass
  3. To count your paces twice

Why: Rechecking bearings corrects any drift as you travel.

Huh, didn't know that: Rechecking bearings corrects any drift as you travel.

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Rechecking bearings keeps you from drifting into trouble.
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Answer: To make sure you do not drift off course. Rechecking bearings corrects any drift as you travel.

  1. Scouting America: Orienteering www.scouting.org/merit-badges/orienteering
    stop and take your bearings again to make sure you don’t drift off course
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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