Gaia Pro or ON-X Offroad- Why? Why not?

100% team GAIA, i use it for work and play. Im an archaeologist and GIS specialist. Amazing amount of map layers you can choose from and configure how you like.
I have found countless spots and went on many adventures thanks to gaia.
Also you can import kmz’s on the web browser.

I feel onyx is good for hunters and gaia is good for people who really want a ton of map layers at their fingertips

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Okay i just downloaded onX offroad to see wussup and i have come to the conclusion that onX is a web map while Gaia is a GIS. So if you want a pre-made web map, and would rather keep it simple, go onX. If you want to custom build your own maps: Gaia

 

Well said. I agree.

 

On the nosey!

 

Another vote here for Avenza Maps + freely available GeoPDFs.

I used Gaia for a year but didn't find myself doing anything much more custom than overlaying a snow layer on a USGS topo, so I ditched it when they raised the subscription price.

Area-specific OHV maps can usually be found for established trail systems, and the USGS quads are good for fartin around forest roads.

Some things are clunky about the app, it but it does the job and the free version gets me by for now. I may see if I can bulk download all the Oregon quads and read them from a USB stick.

 

Does OnX have an option to use MGRS Coordinates?

 

For Android users, check out Locus Maps. It's usable in it is free form, and it let's you get as carried away with setting up maps as you want.

I use Google Earth to organize tracks and points, and then import the kmz into Locus. Free Base maps include USGS quad maps and somewhat low resolution aerials.

I also use Avenza for MVUMs to supplement tracks I find online from various websites.

 

Here are screen shots from Locus Map of Engineer Pass with various free base layers. Track was downloaded from AllTrails I believe. All free, subscriptions are for chumps.

 

OnX backcountry app on the iPhone sucks. There’s lots of colors/layers but not much usable info. The desktop version 3D mode is pretty useful. The hunt version is good, especially for property lines, but only useful out west. No experience a the off-road. Gaia is slightly more difficult to use but vastly better as an app. If you do any off trail hiking/navigating then it’s a better planning tool.