Need suggestions for Ipad Offroad GPS apps please...

[Big Blue]

Hey gang,

So I just got back from the Snoball last week. One of the things I brought was a Garmin Nuvi 500 that was supposed to provide offroad Nav...It didn't.

So now I plan on getting my wife a new ipad 4 and taking her current ipad 3.

Question:

For those with ipads, can you please provide the names of any GPS offroad apps that will work and your experience/opinion of them??

I would like to be better prepared for the TRR in April.

Thanks.

 

[MotuMute]

During the Snoball Run, Joe & RW had good things to say about the GAIA GPS app

 

[Big Blue]

During the Snoball Run, Joe & RW had good things to say about the GAIA GPS app

Thanks man!!! I just checked it out, Great reviews and only $20! Nice.

 

[Squatting Dog]

I had issues with any cell phone (droid razr maxx) related gps applications Back country navigator worked great for awhile, then it was totally useless when cell signal was low (even though I had topo maps downloaded on the phone)..

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[firematt422]

GAIA: $20
iPad 3: $400
new windshield: $100
landing that jump around a blind corner: priceless

 

[Milhouse]

We use Motion-X GPS and we're really happy with it

 

[BigJ]

I had issues with any cell phone (droid razr maxx) related gps applications Back country navigator worked great for awhile, then it was totally useless when cell signal was low (even though I had topo maps downloaded on the phone)..

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

The Maxx as an "aGPS" Greg. As in an "assisted GPS", which means you have to have cell signal for it to work (as you found out). Get a smartphone with a dedicated GPS chip and BackCountry Navigator will be your best friend.

As for the iPad, +1 for MotionX. I don't use it myself but have a few buddies who have iOS devices and they swear by it.

 

[Squatting Dog]

The Maxx as an "aGPS" Greg. As in an "assisted GPS", which means you have to have cell signal for it to work (as you found out). Get a smartphone with a dedicated GPS chip and BackCountry Navigator will be your best friend.

As for the iPad, +1 for MotionX. I don't use it myself but have a few buddies who have iOS devices and they swear by it.

Oh yeah our group found out quickly.. Luckily Matt and Keith were around to redownload lowrance map file on a phones micro sd card and get my lowrance working again...

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[Big Blue]

We use Motion-X GPS and we're really happy with it

The Maxx as an "aGPS" Greg. As in an "assisted GPS", which means you have to have cell signal for it to work (as you found out). Get a smartphone with a dedicated GPS chip and BackCountry Navigator will be your best friend.

As for the iPad, +1 for MotionX. I don't use it myself but have a few buddies who have iOS devices and they swear by it.

Thanks guys! Even better reviews than the GAIA version and its a Free App to boot!!

 

[RaptorWifey]

You'll also want to get on of these. Worked great and I'm pretty sure night Raptor 1 is in love with it. He even stuck it to the table at lunch...lol
Just keep an eye on the price. I nabbed it for $38, but its showing $50 right now.
Amazon.com: RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-166-AP8U Ram Mount Suction Cup Base for the Apple iPad Car Windshield Mount: Electronics

Here it is on the front window, can also mount it to the side window.