Offroad Tracking Systems

What are u guys using. I just want to be able to
At any point start tracking myself where ever I go
So i can be able to back track wnv i just want to head back the same way i came.
Set some way points.
And save them.
Ive herd about TRX7 and
Lowrance Elite 7ti

 

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I have Avenza maps on my phone. It's free, and seems to work great so far. You have to download maps for the area you'll be off-roading. It's actually nice because you're not dependent on having any cell reception.

Here's a screenshot of what the maps look like. The highlighted roads are ones that I marked for my own reference

 

Gaia + BadElf

 

I use a Galaxy Tab 4 with the free Gaia app, no subscription. You can find many trails available on different sites for download or create your own routes from saved offline maps. You can track and record your progress. All this cost me $40.

Forgot to mention whatever device you use make sure it has GPS.

 

Gaia. Probably over 1000 miles this year alone

 

an ancient Garmin GPS60 tossed up on the dashboard
Works Great, and I can upload the tracks to Google maps.

 

How do these work 2 track u if u dont have any cellphone reception. I was using GPX Viewer but for some reason it logged me out. And keeped running into dead ends for my way back so after that crazy incident. Now im looking for something secure. Thanks for all ur guys input. Ima start doing my research now.

 

Btw also bring multiple paper maps and compass as well. Should go without saying.

 

Pre-download the map.

 

If u dont have any cellphone reception how does this track u.

 

The stock nav system does this also, as much as it sucks

 

I herd the same thing. Something abt Bread Crumbs but i couldnt find that option

 

GPS is independent of cell coverage hence why I said get a device with GPS.

 

Bingo,
that GPS60 I mentioned is over 15 years old, works perfect, runs all day off 2 AA Batteries and can do all that you are asking.
less complicated, and more robust.

Used ones can be had for cheap.

 

Hey! Nova Scotia ! Can I come visit? Haha kidding. But quick thread jack. How's the public access for back woods these days? Similar to down here? Ours exist but you have to hunt a lot.

 

Hey can you explain how? I'd like to get this and then upload off roading trails.

 

Another vote for Gaia. I use it for hiking and back country skiing. The version I have lets you download maps to the device in advance. So if you're out of coverage range you can still reference the maps in real time.

 

+1 for Gaia