Gps and app

[MT_mulies]

I have two questions. What is the best gps/hunting app out there that doesn't require data or internet for when your out of cell coverage and I want maps? I take my phone for pictures, check in with the mrs in case I do get service and to tell time. And does elk101 have an app?

 

[cowboystl1]

hunt maps or the x maps like spots saidhit up Team Hunt on here they have tons of info

 

[Micarden3]

Hunt maps! works great in gps, I believe you can get a download for an ios or android device.
If your worried about reaching your wife, get a satellite messenger, you must pay for your messages, but if you want a happy wife, it's well worth it.

 

[montanaelk31]

GPS GAIA is by far the most useful.  $19.99 1 time fee.  Why I like it is you can toggle between google earth images and topo.  Mark POIs with pics.  You probably already have the cell phone! Got rid of my Garmin when I found this.  Drawback is you can't see who owns the private property, not that that matters to me.  OnX and hunt maps are OK but not as user friendly IMHO. 

 

[AWHunt CDAID]

Trimble Outdoor Navigator. Use device only for GPS, turn on Airplane mode so you don't eat up data. You can also DL maps but they cost$.

 

[MTbowhunter1984]

You can always use the onX app and just cache the maps before you go ou.  Then just put in field mode and you are good to go.

 

[Elk crazy]

I have Philip Endecott topo maps on my iPhone,  really like it, free, simple, very easy to use, works great.

 

[COLOelkman]

I"ve been using Backcountry Navigator the last couple years and really like it.  It's been updated often and now shows public/private boundaries which I like.  I've tried the OnXHunt maps too and don't like it at all as I can not get it to zoom in satisfactorily.  I've talked to them at a show and they said they are wanting to improve it but no matter which map source I choose, it still doesn't zoom in enough and property owners names dissappear if you try to zoom in.  Could be me but I've tried it many times and always stick with my BC Navigator.

 

[usmcvet]

I've used Topos2Go ($1.99) & MontionX-GPS. Both require you to download maps before going into the backcountry. They're all I use now & keep my regular GPS in pack for back up. I'm sure you already do, but I still always carry my map(s), compass, protractor to update my positions in case technology sh!#ts the bed.