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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?

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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