OnX vs TrailsOffroad: It’s not even close

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024

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  • @Trailsoffroad
    @Trailsoffroad 11 месяцев назад +23

    Really appreciate you and the incredible work you put into your guides and sharing information with the offroad community, just like our mapping crew does! It says a lot that you share opinions from the trail based on experience in the dirt, not just from behind a computer screen. Catch you guys out there! 😎

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for making a great app and being a true by off-roaders for off-road era company!

  • @JayElement13
    @JayElement13 11 месяцев назад +5

    I prefer trails off-road and I recommend it to anyone who ask me what’s trail app they should use

  • @JanetGraniteJeep
    @JanetGraniteJeep 11 месяцев назад +7

    Very happy with Trailsoffroad! We met the Colorado mapping crew on Black Bear Pass last year. They were super friendly and even helped us down an obstacle. Really great guys that really are into helping the off-road community!

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, I’m friends with a few TrailsOffroad mappers including filming a guide with one… they’re actual off-road enthusiasts and that’s what I love!they knew it’s critical to get it as right as they can.

  • @TheTinManTJ
    @TheTinManTJ 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for not being yet another mindless OnX huckster.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +2

      I don’t quite understand the OnX RUclipsrs… if you want people to know you’re for them, then wouldn’t you actually push good products instead of anyone that throws money your way?

  • @JoshSpring3746
    @JoshSpring3746 11 месяцев назад +2

    OnX advertising is super annoying. Lots of sell-outs on RUclips pushing it to make an easy buck.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +2

      As a creator, I see their side as ad revenue is hit or miss. As a viewer, I lose faith when they sell out. The thing I wonder… is do they truly believe the bs they say about their sponsors?

  • @HatchetWarrior99
    @HatchetWarrior99 Месяц назад +1

    Appreciate the video. I have only heard of OnX and planning a trip to Moab next month I'll make sure to check into the other apps also.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  Месяц назад

      The other apps don’t have the money OnX has. OnX came to me and offered me enough cash on top of affiliate percentages to pay for my TJ and Liberty builds. TrailsOffroad hasn’t even been able to give a t shirt lol.

  • @FearlessTrailhawk
    @FearlessTrailhawk 11 месяцев назад +4

    Great video my dude! After spending the week with you in CO this fall i'm a believer in Trails Offroad, though i haven't pulled the trigger on the purchase yet, but will definitely do it before the spring! I'll still keep my Gaia as it does have its own strengths.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Yeah, I love GAIA too, but I love trails off-road more but that’s because I love trails. You do too so I bet you’ll be like me and like TrailsOffroad over GAIA as you use it. Still, I wont get rid of GAIA!

  • @rollingedges9469
    @rollingedges9469 11 месяцев назад +4

    Trailsoffroad all day! Had it since beta test and it just keep's getting better.

  • @JonDZ_Adventuring
    @JonDZ_Adventuring 11 месяцев назад +2

    On-X had inaccurate trail info when we were in Gunnison Colorado. It said level 3 “slaughter house gulch” was level 5 South Lottis road….. needless to say, we weren’t expecting this trail to be this difficult. I plan on making a “Halloween” episode called “OnX horror story and the demon cows” 😂
    Also, I just used TrailsOffroad to find overland camp 2 nights ago. Worked great!!

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s gonna be awesome! I’ll may do one last little dig into OnX when I edit horse creek, but feel I said my peace on it between the GAIA vs OnX video and this one. This was a long time coming tho as an OnX RUclipsr called me out on the GAIA vs OnX video and then recently another OnX RUclipsr tried to tell me it’s the best off-road company out there. I was like, do we have different versions of the software? Anyway, I’m glad you found TrailsOffroad! TrailsOffroad is awesome as it’s made by off-road adventurers for off-road adventurers. Yeah, and for true off-road camping, TrailsOffroad is killing it. Such good spots in their waypoints!

    • @JonDZ_Adventuring
      @JonDZ_Adventuring 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers My latest video has a little video of my using it to find camp close to Tuscon, Arizona. I had to drive over there for a little partnership meeting about new product. Saved me from a hotel stay.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      The shower one… I’m working 13 hour days plus I broke my camper that I’m so behind on watching videos.

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie 11 месяцев назад +2

    I too like TrailsOffRoad in conjunction with Gaia. My only problem with TOR is their photography can be confusing when they are showing an intersection. OnX has proven to me to be a real pain, as has Avenza, so those 2 are going into the trash.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      I know they’ve been putting their trail authors through video and photography workshops so I bet they’ll be getting better. They seem pretty good to me but I’m a video person, never was good at photography.

    • @brunnie
      @brunnie 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers .. Part of it is tell you to "go/continue straight" at an intersection... Just tell me when I have to turn, straight is assumed at all other times. And line up the vehicle in the turn, not pulled over along side the road. With video you can actually show taking the turn as well as any signage.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      I think they put that in at places some people get confused at… it doesn’t bother me, but I agree with your point.

  • @Petesmotoadventure
    @Petesmotoadventure 9 месяцев назад +2

    One reason you may not be aware is OnX you get 6 months premium free when you buy a new jeep. Thanks for the cool content and information.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks and I know. Just wish it was actually decent software. The trail guide I’m editing now is one of the trails OnX failed me on.

  • @b16crxt
    @b16crxt 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the video. Regarding the affiliate link/kickbacks. Who cares? You spend your time producing content for us and you deserve all you can get from that hard work. It speaks volumes about your character that you even mention them, but I feel it's unnecessary. People should be happy to support the channel in any way they can and an affiliate link costs us nothing.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that! Thank you! I try to put more into this channel than it earns as I truly enjoy filming as making videos for others. I’m getting more confident hosting, but I still hope to find someone to take over so I can be the videographer and driver lol

  • @DH.Maker.Artist
    @DH.Maker.Artist 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very fair comparison! You provided plenty of hard evidence and your personal experience. Not just an opinion.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks buddy! I tried, but I ready to pump out trail guides and not these kind of videos… can’t wait for Blanca! I’ll get the narration done!

  • @robertb880
    @robertb880 11 месяцев назад +2

    I agree I found on x has let me down several times. I now have giaia and trails offroad. Love them

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      I’m not surprised by how many of us have been let down from OnX… but I think it comes down to the fact that they just aren’t overlanders/off-roaders.

  • @prrnrngr
    @prrnrngr 4 месяца назад +1

    Tardy to the party...haha. But your points are a big reason I've stuck with TO. ONX is a mess to look at compared to TO or Gaia GPS.

  • @davidbutler5114
    @davidbutler5114 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have been using Trails Offroad and like it better than OnX. Bought a Jeep Rubicon 2004 and put a 2" lift and 33/10.5 tires. its way better than the jl Diesel on 35" tires.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      I think you’ll like my stock to stock comparison. I think that’s how you should evaluate vehicles off-road as almost anything can be built to be awesome on the trail. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffbluhm7314
    @jeffbluhm7314 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this informative video, helped me decide which app to renew.

  • @brassknucklecustoms
    @brassknucklecustoms 22 дня назад +1

    OnX sucks.

  • @njcomaz3487
    @njcomaz3487 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm new to offloading and was using onX and fond some of it useful. I do own the FunTreks off-road books, and think that it gave better information than OnX. Do you know if Trails Offroad gives that same amount of information?

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      I know they’re small pics in this video, but hands down TrailsOffroad has so much more info than OnX. I used our recent filming sessions to show the differences. I’d say TrailsOffroad probably had double or triple the info OnX had on the same trails. Also, the best OnX guides are from funtreks, and as much as I love those books, TrailsOffroad has more room to have more info being a digital guide. Hope that helps!

  • @sevendewey
    @sevendewey 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m only 2 years into off-roading and briefly tried On X and was not a fan. I used trails off-road in combination with Gaia before their integration with CarPlay. Now I have had some issues with the app crashing but those seem to be resolved now.
    I think they are the best option for off-roaders for all the reasons you stated. On X should stick to hunting 😅

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      Let them know if it happens again. From what I understand, TrailsOffroad is really responsive to issues. I’ve luckily not had any issues with their app on my iPhones, iPads, or laptop… but I’ve not tested it on android based systems.

  • @Travisj9935
    @Travisj9935 11 месяцев назад +1

    Trails off-road is very limited where I live. Sure it may be great in Utah and Colorado. But there is nothing on it here in South Dakota

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      Let them know and they’ll likely send someone out. As I said, small company expanding coverage.

  • @jscotangus
    @jscotangus 3 месяца назад

    I've been a Gaia user for user a long time (started as a backpacking user), but the usability and features are crap so.. since I clearly still have to manually create all the routes found on Trails Offroad (upload to Gaia creates a track... which isn't useful at all... it should create a route) ... and the features inside Gaia make it a PITA to do this (system admin sucks, folders and saved stuff is a train wreck to understand and manage across iOS and website)... so I'm just going to stick to CalTopo and Trails Offroad.
    Really wanted to my Gaia and Trails Offroad combo to work, but... it's just too shitty.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! I don’t have those issues, but GAIA is simply recording my trip and I use trailsoffroad to stay on my intended path using follow me.

  • @Ridesaway24
    @Ridesaway24 11 месяцев назад +1

    A lot of great info to consider. Thanks for presenting the options. Trailsoffroad seems to be your choice, what do you think about the updates such as trail open, conditions are handled on trailsoffroad?

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      So, I think both TrailsOffroad and OnX allow users to update that. Generally I find the TrailsOffroad user base to be more knowledgeable and therefore more accurate. Also in TrailsOffroad you can submit photos… like in my mount Baldy video, there was a sketchy rock slide I shouldn’t have attempted, but I’m almost certain that there were pics of that slide in TrailsOffroad. That’s what makes TrailsOffroad reviews awesome!

  • @JayElement13
    @JayElement13 11 месяцев назад +1

    I miss Living in Grand Junction. Hopefully I could move back.

  • @S-420
    @S-420 Месяц назад

    Jeeps or not off-road vehicles they're lying to you they're meant for milk runs keep them off my trails

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  Месяц назад

      Lol, sure bud! Let me know all the trail maintenance you do to them to claim them as your trails.

  • @jeffbluhm7314
    @jeffbluhm7314 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this informative video, helped me decide which app to renew.

  • @WorkFromHomeFriday
    @WorkFromHomeFriday 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude! What a great, in-depth review! And you got a discount link!! That's so awesome! Looking forward to wheeling together again sometime!

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Let’s wheel! You want to do poison spider in early November?

  • @supacheef1
    @supacheef1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Trails off road for sure. Onx has given me nothing but issues

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      It’s been good for me too… but that’s why I made this!

  • @karlmurphy1751
    @karlmurphy1751 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, Dewey. Me and The Old Goat have been using Trails Offroad this year. The problem is that the "Follow Me" doesn't always work with my tablet. That and Trails Offroad tends not to show how to get to the trail head from the primary acess highway/road. Otherwise, I've been please much more than OnX. By The Way, Me and The Old Goat (2005 slightly raised Liberty that is otherwise stock) have done Poison Spider a couple of times. I recommend a talented spotter for the first waterfall up from the trail head and a couple of other spots. But on the whole, competent, skilled driving will get your Liberty thru Poisoned Spider just fine. Yours, Karl and The Old Goat.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Let them know… I had issues with navigate to the trail, but it’s fixed for me now. I don’t run a tablet in my Jeep so I’m doing everything with my phone. We’re finishing filming Poison Spider in early November, want to come?

    • @karlmurphy1751
      @karlmurphy1751 11 месяцев назад

      Hi, Dewey. You're killing me, Smalls! I'm out of leave time at work due to illness and the bank is real low for the same reason. Man, I really would if I could afford to. The Old Goat is going to not be happy, Dewey. What day(s) are you going to be in Moaba? Oh, bother. Getting old and decrepit sucks like a Hoover. Karl and The Old Goat.

  • @kayleighdrouin6378
    @kayleighdrouin6378 9 месяцев назад +1

    Found it thank you

  • @ccovemaker
    @ccovemaker 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've had subs to both. Trails Offroad information is better. I like it better but on my last trip I went to Red Bird IRA in Indiana. TO had BoH trails, with better info but only the BoH trails. The entire rest of the park was blank. No trails to even follow.
    I used ONX. ONX literally had every trail in the park. Offoad trails, ohv trails, hiking path.
    I used both. I can't really see using either solo.
    FYI I downloaded the entire state of Colorado on ONX. I am not sure where that offlineaps info came from.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      How did you download the entire state in OnX? I tried while editing and it was still just the three rectangles altho improved from the last time I played with it. I use them all, but I only trust funtreks and TrailsOffroad. The expanded coverage is coming, but takes time to do right!

    • @ccovemaker
      @ccovemaker 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers On the Android app I go to Offline Maps, scroll to an area, hit New Map, zoom and crop to what you want, and download.
      Looking back I had downloaded "Boulder Area" and "Ouray Area" for my trip so I didn't have to pull individual maps.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Oh ok, I see what you mean. I have done that, but I much prefer the TrailsOffroad download a whole state thing. I don’t even need the map.

  • @WYWander
    @WYWander 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool. Thank you! I'd signed up for most of the map apps, trying to figure out what's what. This helps. The issue I have, which is entirely a location issue, is that TO doesn't have much to show in WY. Granted, most of what is in WY is just FS roads. With the work you're already doing, you might consider applying to TO as a writer. I am considering doing it for WY but haven't followed through yet.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  5 месяцев назад +1

      The main issue with TrailsOffroad is that they’re a small team, but they’re rapidly expanding their location coverage. I’d definitely encourage you joining their team… there’s great people there. My plan is to be up in Wyoming this summer as we want to film a few trails. I have thought about joining TrailsOffroad, but until this year, I had no off days.

    • @WYWander
      @WYWander 5 месяцев назад +1

      I swear OnX heard us talking. I've been inundated with OnX ads lately.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  5 месяцев назад

      lol, they’ve bought out almost every RUclipsr

  • @Mallrunner
    @Mallrunner 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yeah I've started to notice more and more mapping bugs on onx. It's not a big deal when I'm solo wheeling but annoying when I'm leading a pack and we all have to turn around.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Yeah buddy, I think it’s because they’re not vetting their “guides.” Did you see the snuggly britches trail author? That was a screenshot. I checked it later and it was back to Trae, but onx is seems like Wikipedia where anyone can update their “guides.” Maybe if they get some actual off-roaders in charge, they’ll improve but clearly their leaders are not one of us. I’d be embarrassed to pitch OnX to others from actually using it. I still can’t believe Ian was ok narrating that onx ad… had he actually tried to use their 3D maps? It’s just frustrating.

    • @Mallrunner
      @Mallrunner 11 месяцев назад +1

      @coloradomallcrawlers no I haven't seen the snuggly britches trail author. I strongly doubt Ian and them use the app. They arnt going out and exploring like us.

  • @bpwillits
    @bpwillits 3 месяца назад +1

    Still have a discount code for the app? Anything we can enter to get you "credit" for getting the app? Good stuff, keep it up.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  3 месяца назад

      Yeah, it’s still active and in the description of this video. Thank you! They truly are a great company/app… actually made by offroad enthusiasts.

    • @DiegoHenaoV
      @DiegoHenaoV 2 месяца назад +2

      It does not seem the link is providing a discount.

    • @TA_DAT_TAM
      @TA_DAT_TAM Месяц назад

      Following for the discount code also

  • @mikegallagher2732
    @mikegallagher2732 11 месяцев назад +1

    THANK YOU for this Dewie !!!! I use TRAILS OFF ROAD AND FUNTREKS for wheeling and ON X BACKCOUNTRY for hiking/backpacking Which IS Good...I TRIED ON X off road and am NOT a fan .... DONT know why people think its great ....

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, I really wanted to like OnX when I first got it especially when it looked like they had a partnership with Funtreks. However no credit given to the funtreks team really rubbed me the wrong way. Then the errors and software bugs had me realizing it was just a cash grab to get us off-roaders to buy in. Thanks! Blanca is next!

    • @mikegallagher2732
      @mikegallagher2732 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers CANT WAIT for BLANCA !!!!😄🤘

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      I won’t watch it till y’all can, but Sean reviewed it and said it’s awesome! I need to record some audio for it but it’s mostly ready to go I’ve heard. I hope people watch it… Drew had 13 hours of footage yet probably 5 hours of footage without audio as my main narration GoPro didn’t record sound. I want to pay him a lot for editing it!

  • @daveharness70
    @daveharness70 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've struggled with OnX for 3 years now. It has never ceased to disappoint. Downloaded maps in high detail are still blurry. Map doesn't stay centered on your location. Maybe it is user error....but definitely a pain.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      You and me both. But I can get GAIA, TrailsOffroad and various other apps to work right. I think it comes down to using map software as trail software. I still want to know how they had all of funtreks trails on their maps with funtreks info. Especially when funtreks had their own app (which I need to give a try).

    • @daveharness70
      @daveharness70 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers just signed up for a year to give it a try. Looks like they have a few trails near Daniel Boone NF in Kentucky which is where I typically go. I've read the description of one of the trails we typically do and it is spot on!

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      They’re expanding too… I’m Facebook friends with some of their traveling guides and I’m jealous of all the wheeling he’s doing!

  • @wayliengchoy576
    @wayliengchoy576 11 месяцев назад +1

    Does Trails Offroad work for Canada??

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад

      Surprisingly, I did see some Canadian trails when I was downloading offline trails. It was only a few tho, but I know they’re rapidly expanding… they’re based in Colorado yet I keep seeing new Tennessee trails added.

  • @speedyforde3404
    @speedyforde3404 11 месяцев назад +1

    Downloaded and bought trails offroad with your code. Thanks😊

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      I hope it’s as great as it is for me for you!

    • @speedyforde3404
      @speedyforde3404 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers have any trail days in the next few weeks?

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  11 месяцев назад +1

      @speedyforde3404 we do! I broke the camper, but my plan was to film one last Colorado trail with it this weekend. May not happen now unless I just fix the camper myself (I want a professional to take a look at it). Besides that, I’m planning on lots of Moab this winter.

  • @brassknucklecustoms
    @brassknucklecustoms 22 дня назад

    I see a lot of train yards in the background of your videos? Do you work for the railroad?

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  22 дня назад +1

      Yes sir, I’m a locomotive engineer.

    • @brassknucklecustoms
      @brassknucklecustoms 22 дня назад +1

      @@coloradomallcrawlers Nice. I’m a welder for UP. I was working up in grand Junction about a month ago. Probably headed back up there next month.

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  22 дня назад +1

      Yeah, I don’t disclose my employer because I don’t trust the social media policy (it has an open ended we can fire you for anything rule). So I just say I work for CSX Colorado Division 😉

  • @baileydennisw
    @baileydennisw 10 месяцев назад

    do have done trails in indiana yet?

    • @coloradomallcrawlers
      @coloradomallcrawlers  10 месяцев назад

      It looks like they haven’t made it there yet. Send them a message and they’ll try to get people out there to document them.

  • @hotflashfoto
    @hotflashfoto 11 месяцев назад +1

    Comment #1.