GPS device for real time navigation

[Tim o]

Thread resurrection. I've been very happy with the mapping on my Hammerhead Karoo (now on Karoo2). Battery life might be an issue, probably good for 10 hours. Most of the off road riders I know doing big rides swear by their Wahoo Roam devices. Map display not as good but battery life much better.

[jimster99]

I've had a few Garmins over the years and although the units are robust and durable I've never been very happy with their software although others may disagree. They're also overpriced in my view.

I'd love to find an Android/Iphone app that works offline, has accurate maps and is as user friendly as google maps (which is reasonable overall although still has a habit of trying to force unsuitable routes and doesn't work very well if you're either off-road or off-line). I'm aware that Garmin does have an excellent android/iphone mapping software that does work off-line and off-road, but you can't use it unless you have a paid Garmin account and it's properietary and I found it difficult to import/export data.

Strava is on my "to try" list although haven't yet used it so can't comment.

I assume there is a good option out there somewhere yet to be discovered by me. Note to self - look into this again when you have a bit more free time

[Jdsk]

What are the defects in the Garmin software ?

cycle.travel is available now for iOS, soon for Android:
https://cycle.travel/advice/map/mobile

Jonathan

[Jules59]

I use my wife's old phone (Sony Experia) and OSMand+ for hiking and cycling. Although its waterproof to 3m I found the screen obtains a mind of its own if it gets wet so I put in in a small "map bag" if it rains.

[Jdsk]

I use my wife's old phone (Sony Experia) and OSMand+ for hiking and cycling. Although its waterproof to 3m I found the screen obtains a mind of its own if it gets wet so I put in in a small "map bag" if it rains.

What software have you tried... and what do you now use?

Thanks

Jonathan