What NAV do you use when no network available?

[RRD]

So while driving around this week in the mountains my phone lost all cell signal about 1/3 way to the trails. In my Taco I had built-in Nav so it was not an issue however my BS OB does not.

What do you guys all use for trails/mountain driving when you have no cell coverage? I thought Google Maps would be smart enough to download the map at where you were going, apparently it is not. Fortunately I was not going deep trail driving so I kept my baring's while off-road but I do not want to push my luck and there is always that moment you can get confused on what turn you took.

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[ChefDank]

So while driving around this week in the mountains my phone lost all cell signal about 1/3 way to the trails. In my Taco I had built-in Nav so it was not an issue however my BS OB does not.

What do you guys all use for trails/mountain driving when you have no cell coverage? I thought Google Maps would be smart enough to download the map at where you were going, apparently it is not. Fortunately I was not going deep trail driving so I kept my baring's while off-road but I do not want to push my luck and there is always that moment you can get confused on what turn you took.

There are some apps you can buy and then be able to download OHV trails and what not.

I want to buy this; but can't get the wife to agree to the price

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/685257/pn/010-02195-00?gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbfrx89FOC7_0bmjMmlbh7XaCniUZLawY8RamO_aw9_NvfcfwcGu6UhoCy7UQAvD_BwE

 

[RRD]

There are some apps you can buy and then be able to download OHV trails and what not.

I want to buy this; but can't get the wife to agree to the price

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/685257/pn/010-02195-00?gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbfrx89FOC7_0bmjMmlbh7XaCniUZLawY8RamO_aw9_NvfcfwcGu6UhoCy7UQAvD_BwE

That does look sweet, maybe I can get it for "early Christmas" from me.. to me.

 

[ScareCrow]

So while driving around this week in the mountains my phone lost all cell signal about 1/3 way to the trails. In my Taco I had built-in Nav so it was not an issue however my BS OB does not.

What do you guys all use for trails/mountain driving when you have no cell coverage? I thought Google Maps would be smart enough to download the map at where you were going, apparently it is not. Fortunately I was not going deep trail driving so I kept my baring's while off-road but I do not want to push my luck and there is always that moment you can get confused on what turn you took.

If your using google maps, you should be able to download that area to your phone ahead of time. Google map downloads.

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[RRD]

If your using google maps, you should be able to download that area to your phone ahead of time. Google map downloads.

Google Map Downloads

Oh that is a nice feature. I will use that in the future but thinking I like the ability to have a GPS that has all the maps already installed with a focus on trails/off-road like the one linked above.

 

[RRD]

Anyone ever use Gaia GPS? It seems to work with Carplay, which would be a requirement and Onx Offroad does not seem to support... for whatever reason.

 

[ODucksfan17]

Anyone ever use Gaia GPS? It seems to work with Carplay, which would be a requirement and Onx Offroad does not seem to support... for whatever reason.

I use Gaia GPS. It's an excellent app and great with CarPlay. I don't have the premium option, but there are a ton of good free map layers you can use. Here are some of the map layers for off-road use:

https://www.gaiagps.com/maps/offroad/

Another offline CarPlay navigation app I use is Sygic.

EDIT: Forgot to add you need to pay for premium to download offline maps with Gaia. I used to have it but I don't have it currently.

 

[dejones64]

Anyone ever use Gaia GPS? It seems to work with Carplay, which would be a requirement and Onx Offroad does not seem to support... for whatever reason.

I plan on giving these two a try when I get to that point, Gaia and Onx.

 

[SLJ]

Don't use NAV. I use my GPS. More accurate, no dead spots, and leave the main screen for other things
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[RRD]

Don't use NAV. I use my GPS. More accurate, no dead spots, and leave the main screen for other things
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Which Magellan is that? I looked at one that looked like that but everyone was sold out.

 

[SLJ]

Which Magellan is that? I looked at one that looked like that but everyone was sold out.

It's a Garmin. I have two with 7" screens. Garmin RV780 and a less expensive Garmin DriveSmart 65. Both also display the Garmin backup camera on the rear of my camper.

 

[RRD]

It's a Garmin. I have two with 7" screens. Garmin RV780 and a less expensive Garmin DriveSmart 65. Both also display the Garmin backup camera on the rear of my camper.

Do both show off-road trails? Forest roads, etc?

 

[SLJ]

Do both show off-road trails? Forest roads, etc?

They show some topography but wouldn't use them for off roading. I use the RV 780 for towing. I've sometimes used Gala GPS (app) on my phone for backcountry.

 

[RRD]

They show some topography but wouldn't use them for off roading. I use the RV 780 for towing. I've sometimes used Gala GPS (app) on my phone for backcountry.

Yeah I think I might just bite the bullet and get the Garmin Overlander

 

[Cabezone]

So for road trips, I download off Google maps. You can download huge areas. I have all the West Coast download on my phone.

For trail maps I use Gaia and a tablet I got off of Craigslist for 70 bucks. That's a really good budget option and works great. You just need to make sure the tablet has GPS.

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