What is Reddit's opinion of BackCountry Nav Topo Maps GPS?

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I 2nd Backcountry Navigator Pro. Intuitive, supported, still being developed on, and not expensive. With a caltopo backend, if that's the source you choose. I love it. Here is the free demo.

I've heard of this one before but never taken the time to try it either. Will take a look and test it out though, thanks!

I'm pretty down on Garmin too. I justify having a standalone GPS more to save my smartphone battery for pictures and phonecalls because the actual software on Garmin is pretty bad.

I have BackCountry Navigator for Android as a backup and it's pretty decent as far as phone apps are concerned, although the interface is still pretty clunky. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator

I bought Backcountry Navigator for Android a while back and like it.

Never tried any other ones so I can't compare but am generally happy with that.

Android? I just used Backcountry Navigator on a four day trip, and I was impressed. I downloaded the topos I wanted beforehand and was good to go.

No - no compass. The map doesn't reorient as you turn around. Your current location is only shown as a dot.

While navigating, the map points in the direction of travel. When you're not navigating, it shows north-up and a dot with your location.

I'm not sure what you're looking for... but, personally, while hiking I use Backcountry Navigator (there's a free version available too) - I bought the app at least 5 years ago and love it. For offline use, you can download detailed topo maps. I'm very impressed with the included wear app (shows a map, your tracks, and an indicator of your direction of travel; swipe to get to your travel stats). A watchface is included too with your map & tracks as the background, some travel stats and, of course, the time.

If you just want a map, caltopo.com is where it's at. I download and print them from there. You could save the file to your phone.

If you want an app, Back Country Navigator is awesome! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator

You can download maps and use them offline, record your tracks, etc. Not sure of the limitations of the free version, I have the paid version. Hope this helps!

We've downloaded an app called Backcountry Navigator. It's mainly meant for hiking I think but you can download full topo maps and buy additional maps for it. It's very detailed and allows you to turn your smart phone into a GPS device when you have no service. You can drop pins and track routes, etc.

This is a pretty good app. It's a little out of date, at least in my area. But you can zoom, screenshot and print easily

If you have Facebook... checkout this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jeepnationmi/

There is a bunch of members in the Grayling area that organize rides. I've meet up with them a few times near Camp Grayling and down in St. Helens for rides.

Also... if you have an Android, checkout this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator&hl=en

That's what I use with their topo maps... most trails are labeled on them.

I've got Backcountry Navigator - its a fantastic app; I use it while hiking all the time. You can download maps for offline use, and there are a lot of map sources available - TOPO maps, recreational maps, and even OpenStreetMaps (which actually has some half-decent trail maps for popular public trails).

It has a watchface with a map, your current position (always centred - the map scrolls around you), and your tracks. And, it has a watch app with some additional stats (elevation/speed/etc). The wear apps are focused on pushing information to the watch; unfortunately, basic functions like zooming/scrolling have to be done on the phone, but its usually not a big deal.

Gaia works on Android and it's probably the best app out there. But it's $20 and then they lock away more features like map layer blending and stuff behind additional in-app purchases. If you're adverse to all that, a good alternative is the free ad-supported backcountry navigator. It used to be free, but now there is a $12 paid version and the free ad supported demo. I'm not sure if it's worth the $12. Usually when apps hit a certain threshhold of quality, they go non-free. I'd test both and see which you like better.

I literally just checked, here's the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator

Free version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator&hl=en