Bee,

I use the Brunton 3DLU Expedition compass. I have taken several map and compass classes so I know how to use it. I tend to miss the marks sometimes and wonder if the mirrored compasses are more accurate. They taught us to hold the compass in both hands against our chest, rotate our body as needed, box the needle and then look up. The Brunton 3DLU Expedition works great on the map!

I bought some pace beads at an Army Surpluss store to help keep track of my pace. I think my biggest problem is when there are hills. I loose sight of the target I was walking toward. For me it could be more of a problem of not walking straight and the correct distance than not getting a good barreing.