Here are the links to the items in the video: The Garmin NuviCam LMT W/Dashcam: amzn.to/35f1Oh1 Magellan TRX7 CS Off-Road and Trail GPS: amzn.to/2LoLjYR The OnX Offroad for iOS and Android: www.onxmaps.com/offroad-app
No group runs currently planned because of The Plague, but be sure to add your email address to our notifications list so you get notified of the next run! Here is the link: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/
Gaia has been really good. Not perfect, but works with Apple Carplay, and it's easy to download offline maps in advance. There are a ton of map layers as well. Thanks for sharing. I'll look into OnX
I've been using OnX Offroad for about a month and really like it so far, being able to download offline maps is fast and has helped me stay on trail when in unknown area.
I'm pretty impressed with GaiaGPS. It's easy to create routes and waypoints at home and is easy to download to your phone or iPad. You can easily record the trail (and enter waypoints) while off road and it will upload the file as soon as you have data reception. But what really impressed me was the selection of maps available, even historical maps can be downloaded. It's yearly subscription is less than a tank of gas, so it is far from a financial burden.
Finally!!! I've been on the fence about the Magellan trx 7 for a few years. I couldn't talk to anybody that had used it. You described exactly what I wanted to know. I don't care about the online stuff. Cuz I don't use computers I just don't like them. I've got a phone and that's all I need. I just wanted something preloaded and easy to use. Without an on going cost. Magellan owes you a commission. Cuz I will buy one now. The one with out the camera. Thanks so much.
I really enjoy using Gaia app for my off-riding and over landing. I have made some really cool treks on it but I have ran into roads that showed going through that did not go through any longer
I use two with the Android system: One is Tom Tom for street and state by state navigation annual fee (reasonable) all maps upgrades are included in that fee, same software loads on my phone and tablet. 2: For off road I use and like GPX Viewer Pro, a program that is constantly being upgraded and a one time purchase gives lifetime maps and upgrades (both on line and offline) This one I have used in seven states and have not found any trails not on the map, but it does not show ownership or if legal or not. works great in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montanna, South Dakota and Arizona so far. You can now record your own trails add way points in real time save the track and export it to other devices 3: For the Tom Tom the Google store has the app and the annual fee and you can use one subscription on multiple devices and it found places to eat, gas lodging etc. in all of the above states while traveling using offline maps. It used to be you had to use their device but no more and that is why I went back to them! Just some alternatives.
Thanks for the review. I use Gaia but it is buggy with a poor interface but that's what I use on an iPad mini in my Jeep and RZR. If OnX ever fixes their app so it works in landscape mode I think that would be the best.
I use Gaia on my iPhone since it can be displayed on CarPlay. I download trails in gpx format and upload it into my Gaia account or build my route on my iPhone, iPad or Mac and it just syncs to my account. Most of the planning takes place on my Mac with a large 32-in display. CarPlay is so much easier to use for with a large screen rather than directly on the phone's screen. I'd like to try OnX but with no CarPlay, it's not likely to be a long term solution for me.
Over the years I tried al kinds of gps devices including legendary garmin 376c. Now I use my ipad 12.9 with gaia gps software. The ipad is rock solid mounted to the dash of my truck with four strong €5 magnets. The gaia gps has superior functionality and gives access to the best maps available. The ipad is also connected to my Garmin Inreach device for emergency situations. For me this setup is optimal. The ipad gives almost Tesla comfort in my 2002 truck!
How does the Garmin units compare to this Magellan. I was about to pick-up the Garmin Montana 750 which is suppose to be good for off-roading and hiking. I think there online services sound much better. Is magellan still in business?
I've been using a Samsung tablet with BackCountry Navigator installed on it for a couple years. Great app with lots of flexibility. Highlight is being able to export overlays back and forth with Google Earth. Allows me to modify overlays and add different points of interest.
Gaia also has an overlay that shows public and private land. On Android (as I am) the overlay is free but I think it cost extra if on an Apple product.
I’ve been a Gaia member for a year now, and still haven’t quite figured it out. I just need to download a map of the area I live in, and start driving around, while following my progress on my phone. Then I think I’d figure it out. The thing I really don’t know how to do, is running it through my iPad. I don’t know anyone else that’s into overlanding, so I’m kind of on my own. Being technology challenged doesn’t help either. 😂
Great video, I use google maps to get to the general area then I use google maps and Jeep gps. I drive in the brown and avoid the blue. Thinking of either doing an iPad with onxoffroad or the garmin. Garmin makes 2 great off road gps just don’t know if I want to spend that kinda cash.
I rode to South America and all the overlanders used Maps.me . Since that trip, I started using it on offroad trips and its been great. Its open source so all the trails are there and its free! You download the maps on wifi and its easy to share waypoints. If you have a spare tablet, its a great cheap option. It had all the back road routes in death valley and mojave trail for example. Maybe not as good as many other options, but its free
I’ve contacted the ON-X people as well about landscape mode. I use an 11” iPad for navigation and because of my (robust) Mount, it ain’t pivoting to portrait. I’ve been asking them to consider this for a year and it appears they have zero interest. That’s just bad design. I also use Gaia on the iPad and iPhone since Gaia works with CarPlay too. Thanks again for the vids and sorry this a late comment. Oh, here’s the general reason some apps work with CarPlay: it needs to be a turn by turn app that uses the controls apple provides. Reason? They don’t wan5 you fiddling with multiple ways of doing things when driving. And since On-x does have turn by turn, no CarPlay.
You should look at onxmap. It works on and off connections. I use it for hunting. It also let's you know other boundaries. I also use huntstand for maps offline.
I found your channel looking for GPS recommendations.. You are definitely in my neighborhood. Are you in any off-road groups? I'm currently deployed but looking to hit the trails when I get home.
We have our own group with over 800 members on our list. You can add your email to our notifications list and we will let you know when our next public event is - you can sign up here: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/
On Crutchfield website, I have seen double din head units that will mirror you phone. Does it work with OnX or other phone apps.... ???... But it is a consideration to take
The interface and computer transferability on the real GPS units as you mentioned is awful. GPS technology is about a half century behind cell phone technology. It's not a mystery that phone apps are light years ahead of clunky old GPS company products. I thought the TRX was going to be the beginning of a new era for GPS technology with its touch screen but it is not. They're lipstick on a pig in terms of computing technology and user friendliness. THey're great for knowing where you are and figuring how to get back home,,, and sometimes they're OK for figuring out how to get to the next destination, but mostly they're just a pain and not worth the frustration and expense. Some day I hope one of those companies will team up with microsoft or, god forbid, apphole, and figure out how real interfaces and programs work.
You said you didn't like the cost of Google Maps. I'm not aware of any cost of Google Maps (other than just being tracked by Google?). It works on iPhone and Carplay as well. It also lets you download an area so even if the street to the trail is out of cell phone, you have maps. I've even found it has a lot of our forest service roads, though I don't rely on it for that and switch to Gaia once I'm at the trails.
Here are the links to the items in the video:
The Garmin NuviCam LMT W/Dashcam: amzn.to/35f1Oh1
Magellan TRX7 CS Off-Road and Trail GPS: amzn.to/2LoLjYR
The OnX Offroad for iOS and Android: www.onxmaps.com/offroad-app
Any upcoming trail runs?
No group runs currently planned because of The Plague, but be sure to add your email address to our notifications list so you get notified of the next run! Here is the link: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/
Gaia has been really good. Not perfect, but works with Apple Carplay, and it's easy to download offline maps in advance. There are a ton of map layers as well. Thanks for sharing. I'll look into OnX
How have you liked onx compared to gaia. Or have you found anything better?
I've been using OnX Offroad for about a month and really like it so far, being able to download offline maps is fast and has helped me stay on trail when in unknown area.
Does ur tablet work with no cell sevice or wifi on it? I know u have offline but does it track u by GPS?
@@227giorgio in order for a tablet to work it had to have cellular service since they have a good chip. Wifi only tablets don’t have GPS chips in them
Another big vote for GAIA. Been using it for years now. Very impressive. Great features.
I'm pretty impressed with GaiaGPS. It's easy to create routes and waypoints at home and is easy to download to your phone or iPad. You can easily record the trail (and enter waypoints) while off road and it will upload the file as soon as you have data reception. But what really impressed me was the selection of maps available, even historical maps can be downloaded. It's yearly subscription is less than a tank of gas, so it is far from a financial burden.
Love the info. Onx with a 7 inch Samsung tablet seems to be best solution so far. Costco had a nice deal
We use onx hunt hands down best off road/hunting app out there
Finally!!! I've been on the fence about the Magellan trx 7 for a few years. I couldn't talk to anybody that had used it. You described exactly what I wanted to know. I don't care about the online stuff. Cuz I don't use computers I just don't like them. I've got a phone and that's all I need. I just wanted something preloaded and easy to use. Without an on going cost. Magellan owes you a commission. Cuz I will buy one now. The one with out the camera. Thanks so much.
Yes! What’s up my guy? I grew up in Hesperia. I’m going to Joshua Tree National Park next week. I’ll let you know how it goes.
OnX off-road now works on Apple CarPlay
Been using Magellan TRX 3 years for serious off-roading. Occasionally it lags and I might miss a turn but otherwise pretty pleased.
Have yet to find a GPS that is 100% perfect, but downloaded trails are the best....I use OnX Off-Road too.
Thanks, I've been wondering what to try after my handheld garmin got stolen out of my jeep. I think I will give the OnX app a try.
Gaia GPS works through CarPlay and has satellite imagery with their premium membership.
I really enjoy using Gaia app for my off-riding and over landing. I have made some really cool treks on it but I have ran into roads that showed going through that did not go through any longer
A Garmin Montana 750i, combines all this into one. Furthermore if you want radio comes, the garmin tread is all that plus radio
I use two with the Android system: One is Tom Tom for street and state by state navigation annual fee (reasonable) all maps upgrades are included in that fee, same software loads on my phone and tablet. 2: For off road I use and like GPX Viewer Pro, a program that is constantly being upgraded and a one time purchase gives lifetime maps and upgrades (both on line and offline) This one I have used in seven states and have not found any trails not on the map, but it does not show ownership or if legal or not. works great in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montanna, South Dakota and Arizona so far. You can now record your own trails add way points in real time save the track and export it to other devices 3: For the Tom Tom the Google store has the app and the annual fee and you can use one subscription on multiple devices and it found places to eat, gas lodging etc. in all of the above states while traveling using offline maps. It used to be you had to use their device but no more and that is why I went back to them! Just some alternatives.
Question on GPX Viewer Pro. Are the trails preloaded into the app or do you find gpx files and load them?
Thanks for the review. I use Gaia but it is buggy with a poor interface but that's what I use on an iPad mini in my Jeep and RZR. If OnX ever fixes their app so it works in landscape mode I think that would be the best.
I use Gaia on my iPhone since it can be displayed on CarPlay. I download trails in gpx format and upload it into my Gaia account or build my route on my iPhone, iPad or Mac and it just syncs to my account. Most of the planning takes place on my Mac with a large 32-in display. CarPlay is so much easier to use for with a large screen rather than directly on the phone's screen. I'd like to try OnX but with no CarPlay, it's not likely to be a long term solution for me.
ON X coming out with CarPlay in December
Over the years I tried al kinds of gps devices including legendary garmin 376c. Now I use my ipad 12.9 with gaia gps software. The ipad is rock solid mounted to the dash of my truck with four strong €5 magnets. The gaia gps has superior functionality and gives access to the best maps available. The ipad is also connected to my Garmin Inreach device for emergency situations. For me this setup is optimal. The ipad gives almost Tesla comfort in my 2002 truck!
How does the Garmin units compare to this Magellan. I was about to pick-up the Garmin Montana 750 which is suppose to be good for off-roading and hiking. I think there online services sound much better. Is magellan still in business?
I've been using a Samsung tablet with BackCountry Navigator installed on it for a couple years. Great app with lots of flexibility. Highlight is being able to export overlays back and forth with Google Earth. Allows me to modify overlays and add different points of interest.
Trying to sort this navigation crap out.
Trying not to screw it up.
Useful information Randy as always.
Thanks
Gaia also has an overlay that shows public and private land. On Android (as I am) the overlay is free but I think it cost extra if on an Apple product.
I’ve been a Gaia member for a year now, and still haven’t quite figured it out. I just need to download a map of the area I live in, and start driving around, while following my progress on my phone. Then I think I’d figure it out. The thing I really don’t know how to do, is running it through my iPad. I don’t know anyone else that’s into overlanding, so I’m kind of on my own. Being technology challenged doesn’t help either. 😂
Great video, I use google maps to get to the general area then I use google maps and Jeep gps. I drive in the brown and avoid the blue. Thinking of either doing an iPad with onxoffroad or the garmin. Garmin makes 2 great off road gps just don’t know if I want to spend that kinda cash.
I rode to South America and all the overlanders used Maps.me . Since that trip, I started using it on offroad trips and its been great. Its open source so all the trails are there and its free! You download the maps on wifi and its easy to share waypoints. If you have a spare tablet, its a great cheap option. It had all the back road routes in death valley and mojave trail for example. Maybe not as good as many other options, but its free
Thanks for the link, looks interesting.
Great direct review Andy instructions. Well done!
Using Gaia but it looks like I will need to go with the paid version as I believe there are many more maps available.
I’ve contacted the ON-X people as well about landscape mode. I use an 11” iPad for navigation and because of my (robust) Mount, it ain’t pivoting to portrait. I’ve been asking them to consider this for a year and it appears they have zero interest. That’s just bad design. I also use Gaia on the iPad and iPhone since Gaia works with CarPlay too. Thanks again for the vids and sorry this a late comment. Oh, here’s the general reason some apps work with CarPlay: it needs to be a turn by turn app that uses the controls apple provides. Reason? They don’t wan5 you fiddling with multiple ways of doing things when driving. And since On-x does have turn by turn, no CarPlay.
It'd be great for a video of how you use the TRX7. It would some of us figure how to make a TRX7 worth what we paid.
You should look at onxmap. It works on and off connections. I use it for hunting. It also let's you know other boundaries. I also use huntstand for maps offline.
I’m surprised that your not running Gaia. Btw Gaia is Apple car play capable
Gaia on a Nexus 7 is low cost, the 7 has embedded GPS receiver. A bit of learning curve.
Almost left when you mentioned Apple maps.
I wish I had the time to figure this stuff out and off-road.
Thank you for all you do
Have you reviewed Lowrance and Leadnav?
Has anyone tried the Garmin Overlander? I've been thinking about buying one.
^^^What he said.^^^
I found your channel looking for GPS recommendations.. You are definitely in my neighborhood. Are you in any off-road groups? I'm currently deployed but looking to hit the trails when I get home.
We have our own group with over 800 members on our list. You can add your email to our notifications list and we will let you know when our next public event is - you can sign up here: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/
On Crutchfield website, I have seen double din head units that will mirror you phone. Does it work with OnX or other phone apps.... ???...
But it is a consideration to take
The interface and computer transferability on the real GPS units as you mentioned is awful. GPS technology is about a half century behind cell phone technology. It's not a mystery that phone apps are light years ahead of clunky old GPS company products. I thought the TRX was going to be the beginning of a new era for GPS technology with its touch screen but it is not. They're lipstick on a pig in terms of computing technology and user friendliness. THey're great for knowing where you are and figuring how to get back home,,, and sometimes they're OK for figuring out how to get to the next destination, but mostly they're just a pain and not worth the frustration and expense. Some day I hope one of those companies will team up with microsoft or, god forbid, apphole, and figure out how real interfaces and programs work.
can the magellan plot a route "off road only" if i wanted to for example drive from ca to nc "mostly" off road
No. It either plots or it doesnt plot.
@@TheNotaRubicon thanks for response, guess i'm plotting a route myself old school with forestry service maps
@@TheNotaRubicon What do you mean by 'No. It either plots or it doesn't plot.'?
Check out Avenza. Easily download maps. Works all over. Recently used it to plan a trip around SW Colorado. Love it.
You said you didn't like the cost of Google Maps. I'm not aware of any cost of Google Maps (other than just being tracked by Google?). It works on iPhone and Carplay as well. It also lets you download an area so even if the street to the trail is out of cell phone, you have maps. I've even found it has a lot of our forest service roads, though I don't rely on it for that and switch to Gaia once I'm at the trails.
The cost of Google Maps is very high, but not measured in dollars.
Any Garmin Overlander reviews
I want a not a Rubicon sticker for my non-Rubicon Gladiator