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Post by arctrooper on Feb 26, 2017 17:42:52 GMT -8
Can anyone recommend a good OFF-ROAD GPS unit that will cover most of the trails out there and doesn't cost a fortune?
thanks
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Post by Bling65 on Feb 26, 2017 19:13:11 GMT -8
Can anyone recommend a good OFF-ROAD GPS unit that will cover most of the trails out there and doesn't cost a fortune? thanks Most of us use california trail maps on Iphone or android device |
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Post by arctrooper on Feb 26, 2017 19:25:52 GMT -8
Thanks yeticon we will give that a try.
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Post by jchappy on Feb 27, 2017 12:17:20 GMT -8
I have a nexus 7 tablet that runs Ca. trail maps that way it's not on my phone. plus the tablet runs other aps
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Post by arctrooper on Feb 27, 2017 14:15:24 GMT -8
I thought about that as well so I loaded them on an iPad mini that we don't use much we're going to give that system a try this Saturday make a run to Superstition Moutian and work on our land navigation. Thanks for the info. You guys are great
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Post by jchappy on Feb 27, 2017 14:46:51 GMT -8
I'm not sure if the ipad mini has gps built in. That's why I went with the nexus7 is because it had built in GPS so you can use maps off-line.
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Post by arctrooper on Feb 27, 2017 15:15:25 GMT -8
Yeah it works with the maps offline just needs to use a bunch of the hard drive for storage but has no g-s location unless I use my unlimited cell place a create a hot spot for it. We shall see how it works going to try it both ways.
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Post by Mac on Mar 13, 2017 19:44:35 GMT -8
I use an iPad mini cellular with no SIM card. GPS IS FINE. In conjunction with that I use GAIAGPS nav ($20 at App Store) ($40 /pro version) Android available also. Prior to a trip I can download any topo map, Street map or so on and use when not in Wi-Fi. Much like Google maps offline works. . I can also create tracks with waypoints and upload them from my desktop and then download the .gpx or .kml file from the site to my iPad. When on the trail you see your location and can lay down a track, nav to your waypoints and so on. I'm still learning how to use it but so far works like a charm. here is the Dos Cabezos run I did with the club last Oct: www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/9a93f28a82b362048158d783b5bf1adc/?layer=CalTopo |
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Post by arctrooper on Mar 14, 2017 10:15:50 GMT -8
Cool thanks for the good info there
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Post by scottg on Jun 18, 2017 4:08:07 GMT -8
not cheap of course, but maybe you already have an iphone? works great with CA Trail Maps
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