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Best Apps for off road, repairs, survival, overland, etc

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by neverstuck, Mar 17, 2015.

  1. Mar 17, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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    neverstuck

    neverstuck [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So there are a few old threads about your favourite Apps (mostly the best games in 2013) but nothing dedicated to 4x4, trails, camping, overloading, survival, hunting, that kind of stuff.

    During hunting season I use Hunt Buddy (BC edition) for its great maps and regs (both available off-line with no reception) but I continue to use it year-round for the map and tracking capabilities. You can download very HQ topo maps and track your movement on it, lay down markers, save trails, etc. It was a free app with a $20 in app map upgrade which has made my iPhone the most user friendly GPS and trail tracking device I've ever used.

    I also use GasBuddy all the time to make sure I'm getting the best price on gas without having to think about it too much.

    I'd like to hear about apps you may have found that are useful for repairs, wheeling, camping, etc.
     
  2. Mar 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    LeadNav for iOS. "Advanced Off-Road Racing and Backcountry Navigation". I've heard great things, but own an Android phone so have no personal experience.

    For navigation on Android when offroad, I use Backcountry Navigator TOPO. Once you buy the app you can search and download, for free, the area you will be in to be able to access offline. Highly recommended!
     
  3. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:01 PM
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    Maybe it's not available in Canada. I just searched to check it out and found nothing.
     
  4. Mar 17, 2015 at 8:38 PM
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    skygear

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    SO I would start off saying

    BackCountry Navigator Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator.license

    Radar Scope https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.basevelocity.radarscope

    Audubon Trees, Mushrooms, Birds, Flowers, Mammals, Insects, etc. https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Green+Mountain+Digital

    eWeather HD https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Elecont.WeatherClock


    SAS Survival Guide https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trellisys.sas

    It is nice to know the weather, RADAR, have offline navigation maps, and know what the animals and surroundings are. Edible, non,

    SAS Guide is great too.
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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    Seabass

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    I second and third the vote for Backcountry Navigator Pro. Worth the $5 I spent on it a couple years ago. All the offline maps you need in topo and in satellite view. I don't go to a new area without it loaded up. Plus with my 7000mah extended battery on my Samsung phone, I can navigate for 2 full days in airplane mode before needing to bust out the battery pack or the solar panel.
     

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