Phones as GPS units
28 Jan 2017 11:50 #70779
by Captain
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29 Jan 2017 11:43 #70784
by MarkT
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I've completed all the georeferencing and have converted the maps into the formats required for OSMAnd, Oruxmaps and Alpine Quest. These all have free versions. PM me for more info. Here's an Alpine Quest video:
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11 Dec 2018 16:16 #74361
by Beard
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Hi all,
Its been a while since i have been on this site, so apologies if this has been discussed. I have a Garmin Dakota 20 and its serves its purpose. Has anyone hiked successfully in the Berg using an APP on iPhone? With technology, i wonder why Garmin or other GPS units still exist. I have done very basic research and find some websites that punt APP based GPS hiking. Some are free too.
Any comments are welcome, I'm keen to try hike with my Garmin Dakota and iPhone and see which performs better.
Its been a while since i have been on this site, so apologies if this has been discussed. I have a Garmin Dakota 20 and its serves its purpose. Has anyone hiked successfully in the Berg using an APP on iPhone? With technology, i wonder why Garmin or other GPS units still exist. I have done very basic research and find some websites that punt APP based GPS hiking. Some are free too.
Any comments are welcome, I'm keen to try hike with my Garmin Dakota and iPhone and see which performs better.
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11 Dec 2018 16:53 #74362
by leeuw
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Hi Beard
I extensively use Osmand+ in the berg. Have done multiple overnight and day hikes on both the escarpment and little berg using Osmand. Works great for me. But I use it on an android platform. AndrewP Drakensberg map makes for an excellent addition to standard osm and vector maps.
Cheers
I extensively use Osmand+ in the berg. Have done multiple overnight and day hikes on both the escarpment and little berg using Osmand. Works great for me. But I use it on an android platform. AndrewP Drakensberg map makes for an excellent addition to standard osm and vector maps.
Cheers
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11 Dec 2018 19:31 - 13 Dec 2018 19:34 #74365
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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Hi beard, we have just the topic for you already going - "Phones as GPS units" - and I have merged your post into that thread.
For your reference we have these threads running on the topic of GPSes:
GPS related discussions
For your reference we have these threads running on the topic of GPSes:
GPS related discussions
- GPS units - General discussion on outdoor GPS devices (Garmin, Magellan etc) like pros and cons, price, performance, accuracy, ease of use.
- Phones as GPS units (this is the current thread) - Discussion on the use of smartphones as GPS units in the outdoors like performance, battery life, durability, differences with dedicated GPS units. Apps for phones can be mentioned here if the discussion is more about suitability for phones - for discussion on maps and app functionality see thread below.
- Maps & apps for GPS - Broad discussion on mapping/GPS websites and related apps, software, maps viewers etc. Includes things like Open Street Maps, Wikiloc, Google Maps/Earth, Tracks4Africa, Garmin topo maps, Garmin Mapsource & Basecamp, data tools like GPS Babel, Gaia GPS and OruxMps.
- GPS methodology - Discussion on the use of GPS in the outdoors, methodology, best practice, tips.
- Drakensberg GPS map - dedicated thread on the install-able GPS maps for the Drakensberg created by AndrewP
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Last edit: 13 Dec 2018 19:34 by intrepid. Reason: Fixed broken links
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12 Dec 2018 12:01 #74368
by Richard Hunt
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@Beard....I am from the old school and prefer map reading. However I do have Wikiloc on my cell phone and it works well with the off line map. This app is used when the visibility is poor or to check on your position. The cell battery lasts long in flight mode and I have a small battery bank with solar as a back up.
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19 Dec 2018 16:49 - 19 Dec 2018 16:51 #74401
by Colan
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Hi Beard
I have successfully used an app (Gaia GPS) on my iphone 6 in the Berg and a few other areas, usually for close range navigation (finding caves, gullys, etc.). It has performed well, but I generally rely first on my map and second on the app. The satellite connection is a bit weaker than a dedicated GPS, however, and I have found it to be particularly sensitive to large rock faces. This would probably be phone specific though, and has not caused any great inconvenience as of yet.
I have successfully used an app (Gaia GPS) on my iphone 6 in the Berg and a few other areas, usually for close range navigation (finding caves, gullys, etc.). It has performed well, but I generally rely first on my map and second on the app. The satellite connection is a bit weaker than a dedicated GPS, however, and I have found it to be particularly sensitive to large rock faces. This would probably be phone specific though, and has not caused any great inconvenience as of yet.
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