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04/09/2023 at 01:43 #139117
Samantha Herald
ParticipantI generally carry and map and compass but mostly rely on an app with offline maps and gps tracking. What do you use?
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12/09/2023 at 00:53 #139486
Darren Edwards
Keymaster::I used to only use a map and compass but these days, I find an app on my phone is a great way to quickly find my location. For the most part, I visually read the terrain to understand where I’m going and where I’ve been. I always have a compass in my pack and take a hard copy topo map on more challenging or remote hikes.
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15/09/2023 at 00:03 #139616
Samantha Herald
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12/09/2023 at 00:57 #139475
Darren Bowman
Participant::I’m old school and rely on map and compass. I recently learnt how to upload a gpx file into my Garmin watch, but I don’t like the lack of context the small screen provides, especially without a background map. I guess a gps with maps would be better. I’ve only ever used a basic gps to confirm my position.
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12/09/2023 at 00:59 #139487
Darren Edwards
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17/09/2023 at 21:14 #139679
Torsten Bunge
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18/09/2023 at 00:13 #139681
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18/09/2023 at 07:31 #139683
Torsten Bunge
Participant::There is a free version but really only lets you record your workout and not much else. Around $100/yr gets you the premium features and access to their other services such as Fat Map and Recover. Beacon is another great feature, lets you share your live workout with contacts who can then track you live. Good piece of mind if you’re out on your own and also part of the free version I believe.
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18/09/2023 at 13:57 #139698
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18/09/2023 at 21:15 #139704
Torsten Bunge
Participant::I’m the same when it comes to subscription but love Strava. Only started using the paid version a few years ago but wouldn’t go back; the features are great, developers reinvest to improve features and services and the platform was integral to my recovery from a serious injury. Wouldn’t be without it,
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19/09/2023 at 01:29 #139705
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19/09/2023 at 01:53 #139706
Grant Hollingworth
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