Florida904

Can someone please list the benefits and reasons why to having the iPad on the trails

TURTLECON

Well it depends what you use your iPad for, but one benefit would be real-time GPS topographic mapping.

sgtkersh

Maps. Topo maps specifically. There are some great map applications with offline map access that you can download topo maps for the area you are going to while you have signal and then use the gps, assuming you have one, if you don't have cell coverage. Also, the recording function with the maps is great to 1) record your trail ride for future use and 2) more importantly backtrack if you get lost.


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sgtkersh

BTW, I use Gaia and it's really good.


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Florida904

Thanks guys for the replies and is Gaia a map program?

Mark Doiron

Android user here. But do know that iPads don't have built-in GPS if they are Wi-Fi only models. Do have a friend running one with some plug-in GPS module. It provided very similar capability to my Nexus 7 running Backcountry Navigator. Sorry, don't know what app he was running.

zstairlessone

You get a 9.7" GPS and a great music/video source. Can carry books and magazines for camping too. Get an OBD II BT reader and you can have an amazing dash.

Florida904

Yes unfortunately my iPad is a wifi version what set up for gps should I run with this problem?

sgtkersh

Yes on Gaia being maps. I used a Bad Elf GPS Pro on my old iPad and it worked well over Bluetooth. Wicked fast and accurate.


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Florida904

Could I use a personal hotspot in my iPhone to run GPS off of? And what is the purpose of the dash price earlier mentioned

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