Planning off road routes / GPS HELP

[WhatIsLongTravel]

Hey guys
I have a garmin GPS. I downloaded Basecamp.
I only see main roads in Basecamp. I want to plan off road routes so that I can then load to the gps. Do I need to download/purchase another map to see more trails/roads? Or should I just plan all this in google earth and avoid Basecamp? How do these guys plan “raptor run” routes? I guess it would be the same as that.


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[The Car Stereo Company]

does your gps allow you to upload maps as a kml or gpx (or similiar) file? if you can, then use google earth and draw out your maps and save the file to a micro sd card and upload it.

 

[ACE]

I use the app Gaia GPS. It works on apple car play if you have a gen 2. You can import gpx maps or make your own on your computer. I got the premium version but I’d get at least the one where you have offline mode. Lots of times you’re not going to have cell service.

 

[jzweedyk]

Basecamp can download topo maps from Garmin. You can also download satellite maps, but only so many. You have to download a map for the area you are going to. I used this several years ago, but now I use Gaia on a Ipad.

 

[Raptor 2014]

Really - I've always relied on analogue and a compass - never had a problem. You should have both - Electronics die at the most inconvenient times.

 

[WhatIsLongTravel]

does your gps allow you to upload maps as a kml or gpx (or similiar) file? if you can, then use google earth and draw out your maps and save the file to a micro sd card and upload it.

Yes I think so - I have a garmin 64st. I have used this for the past 2 years on my dirt bike. Essentially just to track my ride so I can get back to camp if I get lost(I do lots of off road trail riding ).


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