Mapping with a Ipad or the like

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mapping with a Ipad or the like

Posted: 8/22/2016 7:10:18 AM EDT

Anyone have any experience with any kind of Ipad/tablet device using mapping software? I am looking for satellite images overlaid with topography on a device that could save the images and not need an internet connection. I have used google earth but would love to get something with grid lines on the image itself. Any info is appreciated.

Posted: 8/22/2016 7:54:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Try Tactical NAV. I just download the google earth maps to it.

Posted: 8/22/2016 1:36:02 PM EDT

[#2]

I use and highly recommend the Gaia Topo bundle.

https://www.gaiagps.com/apps/ios/

Posted: 8/22/2016 8:36:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys. Reading into them now. Also, if anyone has experience we are going to be doing a kayaking and camping trip. This is where I want to use this program so obvious waterproofing is required, any suggestions? I realize topography is not needed on water

but if this works like I hope I have some hiking trips where I would like to use it further down the road. This is why being to use it "off-line" is important, there wont be internet

(can't wait!) Thanks again.

Posted: 8/22/2016 8:45:24 PM EDT

[#4]

I really like GaiaGPS personally. Get that and the high end map pack that's offered then just pinch and swipe your way to gigs worth of downloadable Topo maps. Only downside is the cost, at $45-50 plus when you figure in the map service. But it's the easiest to use and the best constructed.

Posted: 8/23/2016 3:32:03 PM EDT

[#5]

Another fan of GaiaGPS.
Decided to try it after my Garmin eTrex died on me. Haven't found a need to go back to a regular GPS.
I carry one of those external phone charger batteries in my pack in the event I am out much longer than planned.

I don't turn it on and leave it on all the time, I typically stop, drop a waypoint or get a fix and then keep moving. My iPhone5 will run all day without a recharge using this method and airline mode.

Posted: 8/24/2016 12:36:47 AM EDT

[#6]

I recently downloaded MotionX for my iPad. It allows downloading maps so it can be used with wifi iPads.
Haven't used it in the wild, just started playing around with it.

There are several YouTube videos on it.

Posted: 8/27/2016 12:00:53 AM EDT

[#7]

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I recently downloaded MotionX for my iPad. It allows downloading maps so it can be used with wifi iPads.Haven't used it in the wild, just started playing around with it.

There are several YouTube videos on it.

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Messing around myself on your recommendation and one or two youtubes.

It comes with a wide array of maps, imagery for online use. For offline use, only the MotionX flavors are available (3 types--terrain, road and something else). For an extra $5, you can add additional map servers for both online and offline use, which opens up pretty much anything. Looks like it should fit the bill pretty well.

Posted: 8/27/2016 8:40:54 AM EDT

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I really like GaiaGPS personally. Get that and the high end map pack that's offered then just pinch and swipe your way to gigs worth of downloadable Topo maps. Only downside is the cost, at $45-50 plus when you figure in the map service. But it's the easiest to use and the best constructed.

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I really like GaiaGPS personally. Get that and the high end map pack that's offered then just pinch and swipe your way to gigs worth of downloadable Topo maps. Only downside is the cost, at $45-50 plus when you figure in the map service. But it's the easiest to use and the best constructed.

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Another fan of GaiaGPS.
Decided to try it after my Garmin eTrex died on me. Haven't found a need to go back to a regular GPS.
I carry one of those external phone charger batteries in my pack in the event I am out much longer than planned.

I don't turn it on and leave it on all the time, I typically stop, drop a waypoint or get a fix and then keep moving. My iPhone5 will run all day without a recharge using this method and airline mode.

I agree with these two. You can install it across multiple iDevices on your iTunes account with one purchase also. So you can use it on your iPad at home and with your iPhone on the trail for example.

Posted: 8/27/2016 9:29:11 AM EDT

[#9]

Ive been looking at hunt gps. Its a little pricy at $30 per state, but it has land ownership information as well.

hunt gps

Posted: 8/27/2016 12:51:05 PM EDT

[#10]

I have the Trimble outdoors app and it works great. Allows me to store maps for offline usage too. I think you can get a free trial one?

Posted: 8/27/2016 9:29:38 PM EDT

[#11]

Thank you everyone. Anyone had luck with a tablet that wasn't an Ipad? I use a surface and love it but would love to hear others opinions.

Posted: 8/27/2016 9:58:16 PM EDT

[#12]

The URL should explain it well enough: http://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/nearly-every-usgs-topo-map-ever-made/ for free

Posted: 8/28/2016 1:05:51 AM EDT

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The URL should explain it well enough: http://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/nearly-every-usgs-topo-map-ever-made/ for free

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I like free

Posted: 8/28/2016 6:57:10 PM EDT

[#14]

Check this out! Natgeo map all their maps free to print http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads

Posted: 8/30/2016 1:34:01 AM EDT

[#15]

for ~$3 get MotionX GPS

Absolutely the best reason to have a smartphone.

Overlays 2 dozen map types, you can precache maps then go offline and you and your maps show up.

Worth $500

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