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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Best iPhone apps for gps |
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07/24/2016 09:50AM
I don't know if they have it for iPhones, but I use Backcountry Navigator Pro on my Android device. I use it all the time in the backcountry and even while working out around town to track my mileage and elevation climbed.
Worth ditching the iPhone and moving over to Android for. Just my opinion.
Worth ditching the iPhone and moving over to Android for. Just my opinion.
07/24/2016 07:33PM
quote awbrown: "Don't you sort of like need cell phone service for these things to work? Not much of that in the BWCA."
Nope, download maps before you go so they're on the phones hard drive, the gps receiver in the phone does not use cell towers it uses satellites.
07/24/2016 08:52PM
I know you are looking for a free app but for anyone looking to tackle the waters in BWCA you will not be disappointed with Navionics. It provides full topography with GPS. I use it on an old iPhone I have laying around and ordered a water proof case with a wrist strap from Amazon and is by the far the most bang for buck utility. You don't need cell service since the maps are downloaded to your phone and only utilizes satellite communication to find your location and overlays that over the map. Always works, I even use it on airplane mode to avoid a email from civilization getting through.
07/25/2016 06:13AM
I have had pretty good luck using MotionX for the past 5 years or so. Not sure if its the best because I haven't checked out others, but I haven't checked out others because this has worked so well for me.
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07/25/2016 07:22AM
quote redoleary: "quote awbrown: "Don't you sort of like need cell phone service for these things to work? Not much of that in the BWCA."
Nope, download maps before you go so they're on the phones hard drive, the gps receiver in the phone does not use cell towers it uses satellites."
Thanks for the information. I only recently purchased a "smart" phone and learn something new every day.
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07/25/2016 08:24AM
quote quark2222: "I just found this link, which seems to have a lot of pertinent info. Have to spend some time looking at it:
Tomster
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As an owner and user of several handheld units and also use a smartphone for some apps as a mini tablet (primarily email, GoPro monitor and GPS, have no dataplan current with it but get good wifi when near a hotspot)). The comparisons listed are a bit overboard.
I just bought a refurbished Garmin 62st for $225, it takes easily found AA batteries and will run continuously and track for 20 hours. It is rated for water immersion and the unit is much more rugged.
I have no trouble with the smartphone GPS use, but that article is pretty much biased to favor smartphones.
butthead
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07/25/2016 02:13PM
quote butthead:
I have no trouble with the smartphone GPS use, but that article is pretty much biased to favor smartphones.
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07/27/2016 07:22PM
I've used an iphone app called Paddlenav that runs $9.99 for the past couple of years. I have been pleased with this application. It shows all of the portages and campsites.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paddlenav/id665699447?mt=8
Dave
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paddlenav/id665699447?mt=8
Dave
07/27/2016 07:45PM
quote Ohiopikeman: "I've used an iphone app called Paddlenav that runs $9.99 for the past couple of years. I have been pleased with this application. It shows all of the portages and campsites.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paddlenav/id665699447?mt=8
Dave
Hi Dave--with paddlenav, are you able to download maps and save them prior to entering the BWCA? The reviews I read seemed to be negative, but it sounded like people were trying to open and access maps with cell service with no luck(duh). If they can be downloaded and saved, I think this would be perfect!
07/13/2017 08:10AM
Any iPhone running software prior to IOS 8.2 may not work without being a battery hog.
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