Originally Posted by
robow
I always carry a small quality compass when I tour. It takes up minimal room in my handle bar bag but has justified its inclusion several times when it contradicted my innate sense of direction.
+1
Wish I had learned the stars when I was younger, knowing the North Star has been enough so far though.
Would like to learn the sextant, but haven't yet.
I eschew GPS almost all of the time, I prefer paper maps. Rarely do I need the compass, but I usually have one with me.