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Here's a great article on where to find good trout fishery in the southeastern region. I live in the Florida panhandle so this is a camping and fly fishing trip I am planning to make. If anyone has fished these rivers, let us know what you think of that area...

I am currently evaluating a program - TopoFusion - for my own needs as it may fill most of my wish list for dedicated laptop use in my vehicle. It may interest you for the navigation part of your program development. Go to topofusion.com for more information.

Navigation is my sticking point with the various apps and systems out there. I want to see positioning based on direct connection to GPS satellite data which has the advantage of being free as opposed to cell tower data connect. I still use a dedicated Windows laptop in my vehicle which has the...

I learned to always carry a compas and a map of where I was going in Viet Nam years ago. I still carry those two items no matter where I go in the wild bush.

I also use a laptop running DeLorme Topo in my overland vehicle, but I was recently directed by another member to look at TOPO FUSION (topofusion.com). I think it may be an avenue of getting updated maps. The website owner is looking to incorporate the MVUM files published by the park service. I...

I dislike the idea of planned obsolescence, however, I am not against buying new equipment or software as long as the platform meets my needs. I would gladly buy a subscription to Gaia if it would run on my platform, however, Gaia's focus is on devices that don't meet my needs. For instance on...

WOW. Thanks for that link. Looks like that might be exactly what I need. I'll check it out and report back.

What are MVUM maps and can they be turned into .gpx files

Yeah, they're doing everything they can to make us buy special dedicated systems aimed at capturing you as a customer for ever at an ever increasing price. I guess I'll just rely on .gpx files for the time being.

I know what you mean. Things aren't going so well for our country right now and it's certainly troubling. Our country needs to be protected from creeping Fascism these days. It's a very real danger. I was in the Navy Seabees for 4 years and served in Viet Nam I Corps (Hue, Phu Bai) '67-'68. Bad...

Thanks much for your reply. My 13" laptop is mounted semi-permanently in my Bronco on a Jotto mount. It provides me with DVD/CD disks, SD, Thumb drives and a GPS antenna, and, allows me to hook up an external screen for watching movies with a projector which I don't have yet. I do not need cell...

I have an older Windows laptop with external GPS antenna loaded with the last DeLorme GPS software and DeLorme's Topo maps. However, I now want to update my system with new capabilities and 4x4 off-road trails and camping information. Does anyone have any information on using systems like Gaia...

Borrow one from the Army. They probably have a bunch of 'em. Driving it in the bush could be hazardous however.

@ce4460 /Bill, I am a new member of OB and a Viet Nam combat vet as well. As you know, you are not alone but sometimes it's hard to remember that. I also have to deal with PTSD that I didn't actually know I had a problem with. Back in my war, they didn't know anything about PTSD so we just had...

I started out with a Yashika 200F 35mm film SLR. Then I moved up to a Canon EOS D30 and I currently use a EOS 60D which provides everything I really need. I still shoot some 35mm film every now and then as there are some things you can do with film that digital cameras just can't provide. Sorta...

I learned how to fly fish growing up in Utah. While I usually fished the lakes and reservoirs for Rainbow I did spend considerable time letting stream fish like German browns, etc., frustrate and out fox me. Nevertheless, I did eat a number of Browns. Home waters are now the Florida Panhandle on...

I usually pack a small handgun and either my rifle or shotgun. I also pack the usual bear spray, airhorn, etc. as well, but bear country requires a substantial weapon... just in case. For some trips I only bring a small pistol as big wild animals are not expected in my campground at the Hilton...