How do you track your travel.. ??

[OverlandFaction]

We have mainly used google tracking and then pulled KML files, this gets boring and tiring.

I have seen - Polarsteps used and wonder who else is using this app.?

 

[oneleglance]

Gaia gps updated by wifi from my tablet in the rig to the cloud database.
That way at work I can use the PC to plan and look over past tracks/notes and then import info for new trips

 

[El-Dracho]

There are many of these digital diaries out there that can also be used for recording a trip. I myself don't use anything like that. If I want to record a track, then via OruxMaps or very simple with my Garmin GPS 278 which I use anyway for navigation or with the OB1 app. So a recorded track in the usual formats has for me the advantage that I can export, import, edit, etc. as I just need it. With these solutions I can also very easily save POIs and share.

 

[MOAK]

Interesting concept, however, being the overlanding curmudgeon that I am and since I depend on no digital mapping tools, I leave breadcrumbs. Actually, my wife is amazed at how well I remember where I have driven before, sometimes years later. We were recently out with a fellow traveler that lost his mind because his GIA app crashed. We were out ahead about 15 minutes, and he got on the radio freaking out about which way to go. Hmmm, there was only one way to go and that was to stay on the main track. My advice to all newcomers to this hobby? Learn to use paper maps, dead reckoning, and seat of the pants navigation. Then enjoy enjoy your other hobby and the luxury of digital navigation and tracking.

 

[static]

Interesting concept, however, being the overlanding curmudgeon that I am and since I depend on no digital mapping tools, I leave breadcrumbs. Actually, my wife is amazed at how well I remember where I have driven before, sometimes years later. We were recently out with a fellow traveler that lost his mind because his GIA app crashed. We were out ahead about 15 minutes, and he got on the radio freaking out about which way to go. Hmmm, there was only one way to go and that was to stay on the main track. My advice to all newcomers to this hobby? Learn to use paper maps, dead reckoning, and seat of the pants navigation. Then enjoy enjoy your other hobby and the luxury of digital navigation and tracking.

Speaking of paper maps, does anyone know of a source online for MVUM paper maps? I know they’re generally free at ranger stations, but when I head out for weekend trips I can never seem to make it to the ranger station before they close.

I’m generally pretty ok at keeping my bearings and retracing paths if I need to, but it sure would be nice to have a paper backup..

Kris

 

[Kent R]

Speaking of paper maps, does anyone know of a source online for MVUM paper maps? I know they’re generally free at ranger stations, but when I head out for weekend trips I can never seem to make it to the ranger station before they close.

I’m generally pretty ok at keeping my bearings and retracing paths if I need to, but it sure would be nice to have a paper backup..

Kris

Kris, you have access to the most up to date MVUM on the OB1 app.
They are updated monthly.

I will find the link to a site to get the paper maps and post it

 

[static]

Speaking of paper maps, does anyone know of a source online for MVUM paper maps? I know they’re generally free at ranger stations, but when I head out for weekend trips I can never seem to make it to the ranger station before they close.

I’m generally pretty ok at keeping my bearings and retracing paths if I need to, but it sure would be nice to have a paper backup..

Kris

Kris, you have access to the most up to date MVUM on the OB1 app.
They are updated monthly.

I will find the link to a site to get the paper maps and post it

Thanks, yeah I have digital copies of everything I need, but like I said it’s always good to have a backup that doesn’t need batteries. Also, paper maps are cool :)

 

[Kent R]

Thanks, yeah I have digital copies of everything I need, but like I said it’s always good to have a backup that doesn’t need batteries. Also, paper maps are cool :)

I totally agree, I buy a map in each forest I visit. ;-)

 

[roots66]

I use a combo of a few apps (digital navigation), dedicated GPS (in-vehicle navigation) and paper maps (in-hand navigation) for travel. However, when it comes to tracking purposes, I'm pretty simple.