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ReTire
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Garmins Mexico topo map chip
How do you like it? Or does someone have an alternative chipset they use?
Sure seems like a digital map would be real handy for Baja.
Although I still use good ol paper map and compass as well.
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looks like it is just a re-branding of the BiciMapas chip
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norte
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It says that is where it comes from if you read the fine print.
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Use Back Country Navigator or Gaia on your phone. Much better than Garmin.
Standalone GPS are going the way of the dinosaur.
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Hmm. I do have Gaia on my tablet. Was not aware that it’s coverage extended into Mexico. I should be able to port it over since it is subscription
based.
I will look for that bicimapas chip, as I do like the Garmin Montana for motorbikes.
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A lot of phone apps need a connection to work though!
I know that you can take clips on Gaia for the area you are interested in.
Thanks for the tips
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Quote: Originally posted by ReTire  | A lot of phone apps need a connection to work though!
I know that you can take clips on Gaia for the area you are interested in.
Thanks for the tips |
Exactly. Preload all the maps you want while you have connectivity -- all work great once you're offline, in remote Baja.
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| Quote: Originally posted by ReTire | A lot of phone apps need a connection to work though!
I know that you can take clips on Gaia for the area you are interested in.
Thanks for the tips |
You can download all the maps to work off line. I have all of Baja on my phone.
One device, great maps (satellite and topo), huge screen with a bright display, really easy to use/understand UI, use the same keyboard you use
everyday, share back and forth with Google Earth on a desktop.
I've had 5-10 Garmins over the years. Complete trash compared to today's phone apps. Back Country is my favorite, but Android only. They have an
iPhone version in beta, but I don't think it supports track importing yet.
Other's love Gaia, which looks very good. MotionX is terrible.
[Edited on 11-28-2018 by JZ]
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just as I thought - no real topos
http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/Topo_Mexico_MGA.htm
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As JZ said, a phone app is the way to go. The only good Baja maps for Garmin are the E-32 but they run about a $100. I use the E-32 on my Garmin and
run my phone as my main source. Phone app's are so easy to use compared to Garmin anything! I use Osmand app on my phone, I have the high dollar($3)
paid one, lol..
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E-32 now available as an APP for you phone or iPad ... works excellent.
| Quote: Originally posted by advrider | | As JZ said, a phone app is the way to go. The only good Baja maps for Garmin are the E-32 but they run about a $100. I use the E-32 on my Garmin and
run my phone as my main source. Phone app's are so easy to use compared to Garmin anything! I use Osmand app on my phone, I have the high dollar($3)
paid one, lol.. |
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| Quote: Originally posted by Desertbull | E-32 now available as an APP for you phone or iPad ... works excellent.
| Quote: Originally posted by advrider | | As JZ said, a phone app is the way to go. The only good Baja maps for Garmin are the E-32 but they run about a $100. I use the E-32 on my Garmin and
run my phone as my main source. Phone app's are so easy to use compared to Garmin anything! I use Osmand app on my phone, I have the high dollar($3)
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It took them 5-10 years too long to do it. And is Apple only. I emailed the guy way back in the day about app support.
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So using your phone with no connection will give you your current position? or do you still have to have a GPS connection.
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| Quote: Originally posted by norte | So using your phone with no connection will give you your current position? or do you still have to have a GPS connection.
[Edited on 11-28-2018 by norte] |
Yes, no cellular or wi-fi connection required for location services. Phones have built in GPS. Doesn't require cell connection.
But not all iPads have GPS, you have to get one that isn't Wi-Fi only or use an external GPS. Not sure about Samsung tablets.
[Edited on 11-28-2018 by JZ]
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I'll have a complete topo map set for Baja to offer soon.
The good old pdf version.
Printable!
Searchable!
Perfect if you are truck based and have a pad or a laptop.
On a stick or as a download.
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I can attest to the “not all iPads have a gps”!
I got the WiFi only version....no gps...grr!
The workaround is to buy a 3rd party gps and plug it in. It works, but you have to have it plugged into the tablet. Using the Bad Elf unit...so far so
good.
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | I'll have a complete topo map set for Baja to offer soon.
The good old pdf version.
Printable!
Searchable!
Perfect if you are truck based and have a pad or a laptop.
On a stick or as a download. |
Would love to see it Harald.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | I'll have a complete topo map set for Baja to offer soon.
The good old pdf version.
Printable!
Searchable!
Perfect if you are truck based and have a pad or a laptop.
On a stick or as a download. |
Would love to see it Harald.
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will set it up
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Count me in, too!
I like beer, better than most people.
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