Attachment to Objects in a Location

Here you will learn about various location details that you can use to avoid making a mistake or running too far when heading to the checkpoint.

Good attachment lines

Attachment to objects in an area means you move in the area until you encounter a prominent linear landmark that you will definitely hit. Paths, roads, streams, forest edges, power lines, and ponds are suitable for attachment.

On the way to the obvious "attachment line," there's no need to constantly look at the map—you know you'll eventually hit it. However, it's advisable to use a compass to ensure you're always moving in the right direction. And as you get closer, be attentive so you don't bypass the "attachment line" without realizing it.

Object Location Attachment under Different Linear Landmarks

Map fragment with two posts - attachment to the trail — Attachment to the path - a reliable way to find one's way through an area.

Map fragment - attachment to the stream — Attachment to the stream - such water bodies are always reliable attachment lines.

Map fragment - attachment to the pond — Attachment to pond - water bodies are excellent attachment objects.

Map fragment - attachment to electrical line — Line attachment to electrical line - long linear structures are reliable attachment lines.

TIP

If the checkpoint is along a linear landmark, which is also the point of attachment, you might need to aim slightly toward the pole. Then you’ll know which way to go when you hit the new guiding line. In the example above, you aimed slightly to the left towards the stream, to the right towards the trail, and quite a lot to the left towards the pond.

Find the path with attachment

Look at the map below. Here, you can use the anchor several times on your way to the next checkpoint. This way, you will shorten the route and probably reach the point faster, even if you don't follow linear landmarks the entire way. Do you see where you should go? Drag the slider.