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iomatic
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Aug 31, 2008, 08:30 PM
 
Does anyone go on trails around here?

It looks like Earthscape Basic is a really good start, and Geopher is definitely a decent great geocaching tool. But is there a current or promising application on the iPhone that will provide online and offline navigation, waypoints, altitudes and the like?

No, I will not buy a dedicated GPS unit. Just want to pull out the iPhone "just in case". Can usually navigate by stars and landmarks, no problem.

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Sep 1, 2008, 09:33 AM
 
EDIT: Sorry, didn't mean to sound rude. You probably don't want this thread to talk about whether or not you take a iPhone hiking.
     
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Sep 1, 2008, 01:41 PM
 
Yes, there are. Track Me does what you're asking for, so does GPS Tracker.

Both applications work with satellite position only, meaning they don't need a cell connection to work. If you do have a data connection then they will both upload your current position to a web server where friends or emergency personnel can track your whereabouts. Keep in mind that these apps are not a replacement for google maps, where you DO need data connectivity for results.

I've used GPS Tracker in Northern Ontario and found it extremely useful.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 01:28 AM
 
Rail, no prob. (didn't actually read it, but I appreciate the retraction ). I would take it in a pinch.


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Sep 2, 2008, 09:14 PM
 
Actually, I used http://www.instamapper.com/ today and was pleased with it.

It updates your location on a website, so you can track your hikes, or allows family and friends to locate you if you don't report in.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 09:17 PM
 
It's also great for geotagging photography.
     
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Sep 4, 2008, 03:34 PM
 
What?
     
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Sep 5, 2008, 06:38 PM
 
What what?
     
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Sep 5, 2008, 07:40 PM
 
There was a spam post before mine, deleted by the mods.
     
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Oct 1, 2008, 01:31 PM
 
Started using GPS Kit. Really nice.

Wish there was a way to customize the interface; the um, Courier font is not to my liking.

More importantly, the topographical view, while excellent has two flaws:
1) no offline support (say, a few square miles of land for future use)
2) no zoom

Oh well, great for walking around lunchtime I suppose.
     
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Oct 1, 2008, 01:52 PM
 
TrailGuru is pretty nice and worth a look. It's free and you can view your hike on Google maps.
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