This will work, even if it is a cloudy day and you are not sure where the sun is. To find where the sun is, simply hold a pencil or stick upright over a light piece of paper or a lighter part of the ground or a light rock. Even on a cloudy day the stick or pencil will cast some kind of shadow. As in using any compass, you'll need to keep rechecking which way is south. If you want to go east, simply go at a 90 degree angle to the right of south.
North is opposite from south.
West is 90 degrees to the left of south. To reduce the number of times you have to recheck directions, once you have determined which way you want to go, look as far ahead as you can and pick out some prominent point, tree, rock, cliff, etc. and keep heading for that feature. Its important to keep your eyes closed so as not to bias where your hands meet. Submitted By ahunter Description I am a 56 year old Forestry type person. Share your knowledge.