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September 22, 2016
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Jeff_R

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I would like to buy new GPS system that is good for off roading. Any suggestions?

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September 22, 2016
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kris_olof

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First suggestion is good old paper maps and a simple GPS app on your phone so you can place yourself on the map. Never go without this backup.

I am running a 7" tablet with a few different apps. Some are better than others but HEMA maps was built specifically for offroading but is newer so still a little buggy. Gaia GPS is a good topo based program made more for hiking but does the job well.

Magellan did release a tablet sized GPS specifically for the 4x4/ATV/UTV markets called the TRX that is water and dust resistant without a case. I have not used this product but I can see where it might be more stable than an app on a random tablet.

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