Mud Maps v3

[andrewbish]

Has anyone taken the plunge and shelled out $60 Mud Maps are asking for the latest release of their iPhone gps app?

First impressions?

[dplanet]

They seem useful, aren't they. Been waiting for the release for Android phone gps app. It's a peace of mind to have these just in case the handheld gps gone wrong in the middle of nowhere.

[LandSailor]

Have you tried EveryTrail? The pro version for the Iphone costs under $5 and the feature set is impressive.
It allows you to download free offline topo maps so your smart phone (iphone or android) is a fully functioning GPS away from cell phone coverage.
It will also use Google Earth satellite images...just need to make sure you navigate your trip via Google Earth before you leave so that the image tiles are pre-cached.
And can do realtime position tracking via the web when inside cell-phone coverage too. I have tried a few different smartphone GPS apps and this is the best Ive found so far.
(No connection with the company etc...just like the app...)

[dplanet]

No, I have not and will have a look at it. As discussed, my middle-ranged droid phone gps app is mainly used as a backup only in order to check Coordinates. Do use the "power off" app while being out there to save battery for neccessary calls and emergency contacts.

I use a handheld gps, compass and topographic maps when gone bush. Have tried to customize maps and custom maps have been used on most of my recent walks.

[greyim]

Any one know will this load shonymap files please?