Daily Survival Guide

How to Find Direction Without a Compass
(Moss Method)
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Locate moss.
Mosses grow in places with lots of shade and water: areas that are cool and moist. On tree trunks, the north side tends to be more shady and moist than the south side; therefore, moss usually grows on the north side of trees. However, this method is not infallible--in many forests, both sides of a tree can be shady and moist.