GAIA GPS Now Charging To Save Maps

[Jim Oaks]

Looks like Gaia GPS is now requiring that you have a paid membership to be able to save the maps you create. It's $4.99 a month which seems crazy to me because onX Offroad is $2.92 a month and probably has more features.

 

[Curious Hound]

Yeah. But when you travel with Jim and the Vagabonds, he really likes for everyone to use GAIA.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Jim's maps upload to OnX as well. I loaded it onto both before the trip. Only to find that OnX only works with my Android Auto on the infotainment system if you have the premium. So I ran Gaia for the trip. I haven't tried and save a map lately. I know there are several new apps out that work very similar to them.

 

[Curious Hound]

Jim's maps upload to OnX as well. I loaded it onto both before the trip. Only to find that OnX only works with my Android Auto on the infotainment system if you have the premium. So I ran Gaia for the trip. I haven't tried and save a map lately. I know there are several new apps out that work very similar to them.

Yeah. I was just teasing. I haven’t looked at OnX all year. I’ve really been trying to use and get familiar with GAIA. I was still learning new stuff in GAIA on the fall colors campout.

 

[sgtsandman]

I can't remember if I even tried loading Jim's maps on OnX. OnX does seem to be easier to download offline maps but it may just be an illusion on my part.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Jim's maps upload to OnX as well. I loaded it onto both before the trip. Only to find that OnX only works with my Android Auto on the infotainment system if you have the premium. So I ran Gaia for the trip. I haven't tried and save a map lately. I know there are several new apps out that work very similar to them.

I have Gaia on my phone for the Bronco and F-150 infotainment systems, I have heard from a friend that Jim's maps also upload on a Garmin Overlander GPS as well...

 

[Curious Hound]

I think the GPX(?) file format is a standard and should work for most or all the major apps and devices. I think the additional files for waypoints and things are usually pretty standard also.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I think the GPX(?) file format is a standard and should work for most or all the major apps and devices. I think the additional files for waypoints and things are usually pretty standard also.

Yup.

Kansas Rocks is a thorn in my side, they use Cartotracks or something like that for the digital map. Yet another app and subscription, I can't find a GPX anywhere for the place.

 

[Curious Hound]

Yup.

Kansas Rocks is a thorn in my side, they use Cartotracks or something like that for the digital map. Yet another app and subscription, I can't find a GPX anywhere for the place.

My local park uses something like that, also. Although I think there might be a Gpx file somewhere also. I haven’t bothered. I’m transitioning more toward camping/overlanding/ rocklanding. I only need the park for testing purposes - check wheel travel, traction, etc. or to hone skills.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

My local park uses something like that, also. Although I think there might be a Gpx file somewhere also. I haven’t bothered. I’m transitioning more toward camping/overlanding/ rocklanding. I only need the park for testing purposes - check wheel travel, traction, etc. or to hone skills.

I'm kind of down on parks too, that KAT kind of ruined me on them. This is more of a family outing though. I don't think I am going to even bother to bring my truck, just let her drive and I can play camera guy/spotter if it isn't raining too bad.

Its just nice to know where the heck a guy is rather than trying to keep track on a paper map.

 

[Blmpkn]

Man that's really lame I just recently discovered that Gaia now functions through Android Auto.. so I've been using it to map out all the trails at the off-road park I've been going to ( their own map kinda sucks)

When did the change take place? I was able to record tracks and stuff on Monday when I was there..

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Man that's really lame I just recently discovered that Gaia now functions through Android Auto.. so I've been using it to map out all the trails at the off-road park I've been going to ( their own map kinda sucks)

When did the change take place? I was able to record tracks and stuff on Monday when I was there..

You can also use it to plan a route, which is mainly what this entails.

 

[Blmpkn]

You can also use it to plan a route, which is mainly what this entails.

I plan my routes the old fashioned way.. a gazetteer and a highlighter lol.. but I do also use a Magellan standalone and Google maps as some added redundancy.

I did just check though and yeah.. can't even record tracks anymore without the paid subscription needed something else to pay for like I needed another hole in my head.. ugh.