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Catching Feature

An obvious feature beyond your destination that tells you you've gone too far.

In the wild

"You're looking for a small track intersection. If you reach the creek beyond it, you've gone too far. The creek is your catching feature."

Rex's tip: Know what "too far" looks like before you set off.

Also known as

backstop

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