JEEP TRAIL OFFROAD GPS: What GPS is everyone running?

[NVAnvilJK]

When your iPad does not have GPS built in, how do you keep it connected to the GPS signal for using apps like GAIA?

 

[Lojo]

I use on X hunt. You can download maps of the area you are going to use when you don’t have cell service. It still picks up satellites. Also the layers allow one to see private properties,blm land, burn areas, and state land so you don’t drift accidentally.


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[WiscoHR]

When your iPad does not have GPS built in, how do you keep it connected to the GPS signal for using apps like GAIA?

I use a Dual GPS receiver. It connects by Bluetooth to the iPad.




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[Steve Williams]

When your iPad does not have GPS built in, how do you keep it connected to the GPS signal for using apps like GAIA?

I second the Dual receiver, it works extremely well.


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[CrazyTrainJK]

I use LeadNav and Gaia on my iPad Mini. I use the Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS Receiver.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYAZENY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Drixtin]

Garmin Overlander, is it worth it?

I was thinking of getting the Garmin Overlander. Wondering if anyone has used it, or if there is something better for trail maps.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/overlander/

 

[wayoflife]

Personally, I prefer to use GAIA on my iPhone. Works on a tablet as well and can be had on Android too if needed.

 

[bhaner]

Personally, I prefer to use GAIA on my iPhone. Works on a tablet as well and can be had on Android too if needed.

I started using the same about a year ago. Very impressed with it.

Best part is that it will sync to all my devices.

 

[WJCO]

I was thinking of getting the Garmin Overlander. Wondering if anyone has used it, or if there is something better for trail maps.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/overlander/

Merged here. Lots to read. I personally use the Gaia app on an iPad with a Bad Elf GPS receiver. Love it.

 

[-AINOKEA-]

Another Gaia user here. You can download the maps to your phone so you can still see where you’re at even if there’s no service. Was thinking about having a dedicated iPad with a Bluetooth gps but haven’t really had a need for all that.


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[Whitarmy]

I just downloaded Gaia and have been playing around. How does everyone find cool trails in their area? The Texas hill country has some. But I’m having issues getting them on the app. Or do I just need to figure out way points and build my own route?


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[Brute]

Another Gaia user here. You can download the maps to your phone so you can still see where you’re at even if there’s no service. Was thinking about having a dedicated iPad with a Bluetooth gps but haven’t really had a need for all that.


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Yet...wait till you get to the mainland brah...

 

[-AINOKEA-]

Yet...wait till you get to the mainland brah...

I would love to go wheeling on the mainland. Can only dream about it and watch videos. Lol.


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[Edwrds]

I use MotionX-GPS


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[OverlanderJK]

Gaia.


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[TrailHunter]

Gaia.


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Do you need an account or pay a monthly service to search and download trails? I’ve had the free version for a while but there is no database of trails.

 

[BaddestCross]

Do you need an account or pay a monthly service to search and download trails? I’ve had the free version for a while but there is no database of trails.

There is, but it's community generated. I pay yearly because I like the additional map layers available.

You can download tracks and import them into Gaia.



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[Speedy_RCW]

I just downloaded Gaia and have been playing around. How does everyone find cool trails in their area? The Texas hill country has some. But I’m having issues getting them on the app. Or do I just need to figure out way points and build my own route?


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I’m not sure you can from the app but if you go to Gaia on your PC you can select an overlay of all the tracks that people have made public. It’s pretty useful.

Do you need an account or pay a monthly service to search and download trails? I’ve had the free version for a while but there is no database of trails.

I didn’t know there was a free version, I think I bought the app for $20 but there’s no monthly service. The only database of trails I’m aware of is the public tracks I mentioned above.


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[TrailHunter]

I’m not sure you can from the app but if you go to Gaia on your PC you can select an overlay of all the tracks that people have made public. It’s pretty useful.



I didn’t know there was a free version, I think I bought the app for $20 but there’s no monthly service. The only database of trails I’m aware of is the public tracks I mentioned above.


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You’re right... I did pay a one time $20 for the app. But I never created an account or subscribed to a monthly/yearly fee.

 

[TrailHunter]

There is, but it's community generated. I pay yearly because I like the additional map layers available.

You can download tracks and import them into Gaia.



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So you did this all through the PC version like Speedy mentioned?