ShastaBert Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm sick of the small size of handheld GPS's and I want to get a tablet to use for Geocaching. I assume they use the default Google Maps and I want REAL mapping like you would find on a GPS (with forest service and BLM roads, creeks and landmarks). Is there a proven system available for this? Can someone experienced enlighten me, please? ShastaBert Quote Link to comment
+user13371 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Try this. http://www.gaiagps.com Quote Link to comment
39_Steps Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm sick of the small size of handheld GPS's and I want to get a tablet to use for Geocaching. I assume they use the default Google Maps and I want REAL mapping like you would find on a GPS (with forest service and BLM roads, creeks and landmarks). Is there a proven system available for this? Can someone experienced enlighten me, please? ShastaBert It may be that a version of the app you are looking for is already available for newer full featured Win 8.1 tablets (not Win 8RT). The application is called Delorme Topo10 for Windows - the same powerful application that many geocachers decry as having too steep a learning curve. Topo10 North America for Windows can be purchased bundled with a gps receiver for the USB port for around $100 US. The included maps of North America and Mexico are default Delorme maps, not default Google maps. Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Sure, there are lots of apps. Which ones depends on what operating system you want. Apple, Android, Windows? Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Sure, there are lots of apps. Which ones depends on what operating system you want. Apple, Android, Windows? The forum title said android so let's go with that. Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 If caching is the main use, you can use the Groundspeak app. It will store maps on the device. Beyond that, go to the app store and search. There are many to choose from for offline maps. Which one you want depends a lot on your use and your preferences. Quote Link to comment
ShastaBert Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Try this. http://www.gaiagps.com Thank you, this seems to be the most viable solution. I'm going to talk to them this afternoon for specific information. It's a little different since I want to use it like a GPS with maps already loaded instead of WiFi access on the fly. I intend to purchase a device specifically geared to accommodate this application. Appreciate everyone's imput Quote Link to comment
gaiagps Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Try this. http://www.gaiagps.com Thank you, this seems to be the most viable solution. I'm going to talk to them this afternoon for specific information. It's a little different since I want to use it like a GPS with maps already loaded instead of WiFi access on the fly. I intend to purchase a device specifically geared to accommodate this application. Appreciate everyone's imput I am one of the Gaia GPS developers (Andrew), and I'm always happy to answer questions. We just did a big Android release, and we have another one coming up for Christmas! I am hoping to get feedback about how we can make GaiaCloud sharing better for geocaching, in particular. Quote Link to comment
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