P500 GPS app

[sgerksinwi]

What is everyone's favorite smartphone GPS app for trail riding?

 

[K9Paco]

I use Maprika.




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[JACKAL]

For Android devices many of us use ORUXMAP application. Information about it here.

OruxMap's - My GPS Replacement!

Here it is setup on a 8" Samsung Galaxy Tab A but works on any Android phone or tablet.

 

[Wallace]

I have used Polaris Ride Command.

 

[K9Paco]

Thinking of picking up one of these for mapping and music storage. Any opinions?


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[JACKAL]

Thinking of picking up one of these for mapping and music storage. Any opinions?


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I would recommend getting the 8" 16GB version. Two reasons, the screen is better quality and the 16gb storage will ensure enough room for GPS tracks and the maps and trails you could want. Also IF you think you will use the tablet to stream music via bluetooth get the 32gb storage version.

Just my 2 cents, I feel the 8gb might leave you waiting more space if you are going to store several states of maps and trails.

 

[K9Paco]

I would recommend getting the 8" 16GB version. Two reasons, the screen is better quality and the 16gb storage will ensure enough room for GPS tracks and the maps and trails you could want. Also IF you think you will use the tablet to stream music via bluetooth get the 32gb storage version.

Just my 2 cents, I feel the 8gb might leave you waiting more space if you are going to store several states of maps and trails.

I will be expanding the memory with an SD card so is the screen that much better? That tablet is $118 and a 64 gig card is only $30


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[JACKAL]

When shopping for any mobile device you want to find out the PPI pixels per inch. The higher the number the better the screen looks. Also the type of screen a TFT is the older cheapest type where the IPS LCD is currently the better technology outside super expensive OLED

The Tab A 7" has a 160 ppi. TFT
The Tab A 8" has a 189 ppi. IPS LCD

Like anything you get what you pay for, so just know why it costs so much less it more. Just like speed, how fast can you afford to go. Longer battery life too is something to consider since you may be relying on it to get you home.

 

[K9Paco]

Will the Tab A stream music while I have the maps open?


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[JACKAL]

Will the Tab A stream music while I have the maps open?


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Yes, pretty much all of them will.

 

[K9Paco]

Thanks Jackal.


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[Chartmarker]

What is everyone's favorite smartphone GPS app for trail riding?

We use Backcountry Navigator Pro, it allows you to download sat. maps and records waypoints and tracks with lots of stats. Easy on battery on my spare S8+ and easy to see.

 

[100Acre]

I use the Garmin InReach Explorer. It used to made by Delorme, but they sold out to Garmin and I've used it for years in deep backwoods areas and it has never failed me. Nonetheless, I always bring a Benchmark road and recreation atlas with me as well.
inReach Explorer+ | Garmin | Handheld Outdoor GPS

 

[HUCK]

I use Motox-gps and Polaris ride command , they both work well and free . Not sure motox is still free .

 

[JTW]

Will the Tab A stream music while I have the maps open?


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Yes.. I bought both of them. Started with the 7” and then later bought the 8”. I ended up keeping and using the 8”. The tech is way better. It’s faster and it has the ability to split screen with ourx maps. Meaning I can have both my Spotify and maps pulled up displaying at the same time. The 7” wouldn’t allow me to do that. Also... the biggest reason I switched was finding a waterproof case for the 7”. I finally found an otter box for the 8” so I went ahead and decided to keep it. I would also suggest the larger memory as I notice even with 128 memory card I still have quite a bit on the tablet itself.

 

[DG Rider]

I use a US Topo pro app. Mainly because i have it and paid for it a few years ago. It will let you store and area on the phone for use when there is no service.
In fact, i use and old deactivated S5 or 6 as my GPS/Camera/Go Pro remote. Not that i need any of it these days...

 

[wizardoforange]

The best one I have found is Topo Maps by Brian Endecott - I think the company is Mappendix. I’ll include a screenshot of the icon and a screenshot of the program running on an iPhone.

The benefits of the app are:

1. These are the official USGS quadrangle maps.
2. There are no “in-app” purchases (once the app is purchased, you have access to USGS data forever).
3. You don’t have to supply an email address - no spam, ever.
4. You can drop pins on the map at your current location, annotate them, and have references for each ride you do.
5. No cell service required if you have pre-downloaded the maps for the region you’re in.
6. Excellent documentation within the app and on the publisher’s website.
7. You can export your pins by emailing them to yourself as a backup. I do this regularly to restore them to the app when I get a new phone, or in case my phone gets broken.

 

[Russ989]

The best one I have found is Topo Maps by Brian Endecott - I think the company is Mappendix. I’ll include a screenshot of the icon and a screenshot of the program running on an iPhone.

The benefits of the app are:

1. These are the official USGS quadrangle maps.
2. There are no “in-app” purchases (once the app is purchased, you have access to USGS data forever).
3. You don’t have to supply an email address - no spam, ever.
4. You can drop pins on the map at your current location, annotate them, and have references for each ride you do.
5. No cell service required if you have pre-downloaded the maps for the region you’re in.
6. Excellent documentation within the app and on the publisher’s website.
7. You can export your pins by emailing them to yourself as a backup. I do this regularly to restore them to the app when I get a new phone, or in case my phone gets broken.

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I’m going to get that app for sure, looks great.

 

[K9Paco]

Maybe I’m just not looking for the right maps. This is more of what I understand. These others are kinda complicated. Lol. Are you guys using these as a way in way out map? I use them to see all the existing trails that I want to ride.


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[Tramguage1]

If you ever want to upgrade to Lifetime trailutvmaps the larger internal store will be a plus.

also what days are you going to be at HF?