OruxMap's - My GPS Replacement!

[Baldeagle]

Whoever mentioned OruxMap this week I want to thank you.
My ol' Garmin eTrex is pushing 8 years old and I think its time for a replacement. I have been looking for a good Phone/GPS replacement and have been playing around with BackCountryPro for a few trips now. I just seem to revert back to the Garmin.
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This week I installed OruxMap on my HTC M8. I have been playing around with it a few days now and have begun to like it. Today I was pulling updates from GPSDepot and see the file of WV that I normally use includes OruxMap files too. I even found directions for pulling offline maps from Google and Bing including Hybrid, Topo, Streets, and Aerial.

I think I am sold.
This weekend I am leading a few local guys around the back trails of WV. I have a route set and plan to use OruxMaps 100%. Wish me luck!
But, I will still have my ol' trusty Garmin in the bag somewhere. lol.

Who else use OruxMaps for long distance mapping?
Have any suggestions, tips, or tricks?
Thanks.

Do you know if there is an IOS version or only android?


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[JTW]

Do you know if there is an IOS version or only android?


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Only android.. if there was an iso version we wouldn’t be having this convo. There just don’t seem to be any real good options for iso.

 

[knuckledeep]

There is an option for ios its called android

 

[JTW]

There is an option for ios its called android

Dick! You’re one of those people that cause green text!

 

[jinx]

Check out Gaia GPS for IOS. It used to be well rated

 

[JTW]

So if anyone is contemplating which tablet to buy.. below are the 7” & 8” Samsung tab a’s. I personally didn’t care for the more squared screen profile of the 8”.. it’s really a shame the 8” kindle fire HD doesn’t work as it’s dispaly format looks more proportional. For reference that’s my wife’s iPhone 7.

 

[Baldeagle]

What works with iPhone???

Avenza PDF is similar


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[Baldeagle]

What works with iPhone???

I use avenza PDF and it works very well. Rarely ever pull out a gps anymore. Would like to take a look at orux.




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[nbomar]

Only android.. if there was an iso version we wouldn’t be having this convo. There just don’t seem to be any real good options for iso.

Motion-x is great on iOS. I’ve been using it for years. It’s the equivalent to the backcountry navigator used on android.


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[nbomar]

So if anyone is contemplating which tablet to buy.. below are the 7” & 8” Samsung tab a’s. I personally didn’t care for the more squared screen profile of the 8”.. it’s really a shame the 8” kindle fire HD doesn’t work as it’s dispaly format looks more proportional. For reference that’s my wife’s iPhone 7.

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Your hand looks “chubby” just saying. I doubt that brings much to this discussion though.


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[JTW]

Your hand looks “chubby” just saying. I doubt that brings much to this discussion though.


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They’re very girthy... I keep trying to rub that characteristic off onto other parts.

 

[JTW]

Motion-x is great on iOS. I’ve been using it for years. It’s the equivalent to the backcountry navigator used on android.


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I think I have that but I’ve never learned to use it.. can you overlay maps and use garmin files?

 

[nbomar]

I think I have that but I’ve never learned to use it.. can you overlay maps and use garmin files?

There is so much crap you can do with it, it’s silly. I haven’t spent the time to learn it. I overlay my travel on the topo map and keep breadcrumbs running when I’m somewhere I don’t know. I’m not sure if you can overlay a Garmin file or not. The guy we are riding with this weekend is very well versed in motion x so I will try and see if he can show me some things...


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[ohanacreek]

I think I have that but I’ve never learned to use it.. can you overlay maps and use garmin files?

No

Only recorded tracks, no basemaps. You can buy maps for motion x but none of them are for ohv systems.

Apple has NO app that will let you load a Garmin compatible basemap. There are dozens that will let you load a track or preset course, but not a basemap.

There are some that will let you use a picture or pdf of a map and you set known gps locations on it but they don’t work very well at all.

There are companies that have mapped various parks that will see you an app and then each map but I can’t find any that have mapped any of the parks I ride.

All Maps | CartoTracks

 

[Baldeagle]

Motion-x is great on iOS. I’ve been using it for years. It’s the equivalent to the backcountry navigator used on android.


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[Baldeagle]

Thanks



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Doesn’t look like motion x has the ability to load in custom maps as avenza pdf. With it all you have to do is geo reference ANY map in a pdf format and import. Great for off road.


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[Ragnar406]

So if anyone is contemplating which tablet to buy.. below are the 7” & 8” Samsung tab a’s. I personally didn’t care for the more squared screen profile of the 8”.. it’s really a shame the 8” kindle fire HD doesn’t work as it’s dispaly format looks more proportional. For reference that’s my wife’s iPhone 7.

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@JTW - Checking in which device did you get and how is it working?

 

[Kilo427]

Mine worked so well i threw it across the room after I fiddled with it for several days.

 

[JTW]

@JTW - Checking in which device did you get and how is it working?

I bought the 7” tab A... I loaded the stuff but haven’t messed with it much since. I’m planning on getting a tutorial from Jackal next time I see him

 

[JTW]

Mine worked so well i threw it across the room after I fiddled with it for several days.

Yeah.. apparently Kilo wasn’t impressed! Lmao