Fore me the topic on merch is more pressing than ever since as of July 1st the rules will change again and even on packet values lower than €20 we will need to pay taxes and custom fees. So, an Eu based shop NOT UK!! is especially important
We use PMR, CB and cellphone.
For convoy comm I prefer CB over PMR since the quality of CB is better than PMR.
Cellphone only for Navigation and long-distance comm.
We do not use apps like Zello (maybe just because we do not have the experience). Although I think in some cases it might be...
Hi, I'm in search for some "local" advice.
We are planning our summer 2021 trip (if vivid allows) and we would like to explore the east part of Europe as we never ever went there. (Same on us we know)
We only have 1 week so to keep the transit travel short (we live in Belgium, Hasselt area)I was...
Keep in mind you need to choose the "zoom" level of the map before you download it. Maybe that was the problem? I don't know. Maybe you just need a less "developed" part of the maps?
At least for EU and surroundings the maps usualy give a very detailed view.
But the overlays are not there that...
Do you have the experiance the paid map sources do a better job in updating the maps? I personally found it the other way around, but it also might depend on the area maybe as you said. And open sourse is indeed more dependent on the user imput. If people are only use but not contribute, well...
Sorry what is MVUM data?
Yes I get it from that source.
Yes there is great detail in those maps, even the smallest paths are on there.
and since they are open source, they are more up to date than most commercial maps. And if you notice some changes, you can report them for update.
I used to use BAckcountry navigator as well.
But i've found that Locus maps (pro) for me was more intuitve to use and are still improving the product.
The new Backcountry navigator I did not like that much and the payed version did not do exaltly what I wanted so that is why i switched to Locus.
So I finally found a free (or almost free) alternative to Gaia for route planning at home and navigation on the trail.
Thought it might be of interest to someone, so here it is.
What do I use? Garmin Basecamp with free OSM maps and Google earth integration and on the route, a tablet (android)...
It is a good weather tarp. It holds up to light to moderate rain, but indeed, in heavy rain and wind you will not stay dry.
But question was bug free, not weather proof.
Nemo has a great one 2 sizes available. Check the website
I own one myself one of the best travel investment ever made if you travel in big infested areas
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