they aren't paid well explorers, so they can not afford to hire a tradie!
Astrolabes, maps
They made their own maps.
Clearly, the most important navigational tool available to sailors before was the Stella Maris.
Early explorers did not have the same tools we have today. They would have used the sun as a navigational tool along with a compass. They would have had crude maps, boats, sailing winds and even the experience of trackers.
yes, lots of explorers use ropes.
poor maps and navigation tools
According to Christopher Maynard's Book "Questions and Answers about Explorers," the compass after 200 B.C., the quadrant around the early 1200's, a floating log on a line to measure speed, and the chronometer in the 1700's.
Early explorers used maps to navigate unknown territories, keep track of their locations, plan their routes, and discover new lands. Maps were essential tools for them to understand the world around them and effectively embark on their exploration journeys.
a compass, journal, and a ship.
An explorer typically uses a variety of tools for navigation and survival, such as maps, compasses, GPS devices, and binoculars. They may also carry tools for cutting or clearing through vegetation, such as machetes or axes. Additionally, explorers often use cameras or video recorders to document their expeditions.
Explorers used tools such as maps, compasses, sextants, and astrolabes to navigate during their explorations. They also relied on celestial navigation by observing stars, the sun, and other celestial bodies to determine their position at sea. Additionally, they used landmarks and natural features to help guide them on land.
early explorers used the ground or a hole in the ground.