GPS Question

[Rx88]

so don’t know if this is the right area for this but I am trying to figure out how to install maps on my PC to load onto Basecamp to place on my GPSMAP 64s using openstreetsource maps any one have experience with this I download the file then the install file is now working anyone have suggestions?


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[slc_dan]

so don’t know if this is the right area for this but I am trying to figure out how to install maps on my PC to load onto Basecamp to place on my GPSMAP 64s using openstreetsource maps any one have experience with this I download the file then the install file is now working anyone have suggestions?


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Throw that GPS away, and use Gaia on that phone you used to type this answer.

http://www.adventurealan.com/iphone-gps-map-backpacking/

 

[Nick]

Throw that GPS away, and use Gaia on that phone you used to type this answer.

http://www.adventurealan.com/iphone-gps-map-backpacking/

^ This!

 

[Rx88]

Throw that GPS away, and use Gaia on that phone you used to type this answer.

http://www.adventurealan.com/iphone-gps-map-backpacking/

I’ve had my phone drop signal lose gps signal without cell signal. And am worried about battery life I appreciate your response but doesn’t really solve my problem I already have the equipment so I’m going to use it


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[Wanderlust073]

Actually the gps function isn’t reliant on cell signal. You can keep your phone in airplane mode to conserve battery and still use the gps.

That said, no idea on your original question. Good luck!

 

[cjhaines]

Used to think I needed to buy separate equipment, then I got Gaia. When I download the maps at home and put my phone in airplane mode I've been able to almost constantly use it for almost 4 days. That said, I don't know how to answer your question

 

[cjhaines]

Haha looks like you beat me to it almost word for word!

 

[john.maldaner]

Used to think I needed to buy separate equipment, then I got Gaia. When I download the maps at home and put my phone in airplane mode I've been able to almost constantly use it for almost 4 days. That said, I don't know how to answer your question

What if Gaia doesn’t have maps for areas of your interest? I downloaded Gaia and have tried to find any maps including the Shawnee Forest of southern Illinois. There’s a lot I don’t understand about the app, but it doesn’t appear to have maps of this area.


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[Dave]

What if Gaia doesn’t have maps for areas of your interest? I downloaded Gaia and have tried to find any maps including the Shawnee Forest of southern Illinois.

Which map set are you trying to load? The USGS topo maps have complete coverage for the lower 48.

 

[LarryBoy]

Extra battery pack is a lot lighter than a standalone GPS unit. Backcountry Navigator Pro is cheap and awesome.

Also whatever happened to that black hills trip you were planning? Believe you owe a trip report, kind sir!

 

[Rx88]

Extra battery pack is a lot lighter than a standalone GPS unit. Backcountry Navigator Pro is cheap and awesome.

Also whatever happened to that black hills trip you were planning? Believe you owe a trip report, kind sir!

That’s coming up! Dont leave for that till the ends of the month but it’ll be a 5-6 days and planning to write up a full report


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[john.maldaner]

Which map set are you trying to load? The USGS topo maps have complete coverage for the lower 48.

Wow! I need to figure out that app as I could not locate the topi maps you showed.

 

[LarryBoy]

That’s coming up! Dont leave for that till the ends of the month but it’ll be a 5-6 days and planning to write up a full report


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Yay!

 

[Rx88]

Yay!

Also have a 2 day in Shawnee coming up too and planning a big one for next year


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