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So I have Future Shop gift cards from work and was looking to grab something for the hunting pack. I thought a GPS would be nice, but I then realized that I could likely use my iPhone 5S rather than drop $300 on a handheld Garmin. I'm looking for an app with topo maps and the ability to mark my trek through the bush.
This is the one that I found, but I hate buying apps that don't live up to the hype. Any tech savvy hunters have a favourite?
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/trim...420294241?mt=8
I use sometime the navionics app made for fishing. It as some nice satelite maps and you can mark waypoint and also add a photo to the waypoint, but I use it most just for scouting my proprety that I know well.
But I use most of the time my gps because you always have satelite reception when hunting moose in the north unlike my phone who just get 1-2 bar of signal on the roof of the camp lol
Batteries don't last long on phones either.. So k wouldn't use it for long trips in the bush.. Reception shouldn't be required as your using GPS..
You don't need reception to get GPS on an iphone. If you take the sim card out, it will still allow you to track where you are going. They have a GPS built into them, although not as accurate as a stand alone unit.
I did the android app, and the first time you lose signal....well you will get a backtracker...then wish for the handheld GPS.. So just buy the handheld...save some money now.
Mine's a 4, not a 5, but the batteries last for days between recharges.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Remember you get what you pay for. GPS are dedicated and thoroughly tested. Phone Apps are wriiten by a programmer and you do the testing for them. That is why there are always patches for bug fixes. I'll stick to my Garmin E-Trek. It haven't let me down yet.
On Standby.. I had a 4 not the s.. Everyday needed to charge. Was dead By 5 would last a weekend however on the dresser...Quote:
Originally Posted by werner.reiche
I have the ihunt app...it is pretty good...all hunting regs included for each different region..add pics and notes to the spot waypoint
I tried a gps app in the Fall and found it was good to see where you are on a "google earth" looking screen. I like to have waypoints or our stands marked on my screen, which couldn't be done on this app. I also worried about killing the battery too fast.Its back to the garmin for me.
I fly with BAD ELF($99.00) plugged into my Iphone and it has been accurate within a few feet.
Been looking at Bad Elf. How is for battery drain?Quote:
Originally Posted by skypilot
It is as bad as most others if running off iphone batt. only and continually.Quote:
Originally Posted by C.A. in TO
Topo maps canada free . Down load maps for the area while on wifi
That's all I need. So my girl can find out exactly where I'm hiding out during hunting season! Lol. Too much info for others to see. Use a garmin, nuff said.
This is kind of like the question about whether to buy one gun or another. My rule is if I can't make up my mind, my second rule kicks in which is you can't have too many guns. Point is, I have both. My iPhone with two Nav apps, a Garmin handheld, along with two trusted compasses. I can't take pictures or text with my Garmin, so the few extra ounces don't make any difference. Batteries die, and all I can do with the iPhone is carry one of those little battery powered chargers. And last, being over 60, I have this inherent mistrust of all things electronic, so I carry my trusty old compass (and use it) along with a not so old spare. All this in an area that I know like the back of my hand, but use a compass when in the bush when I want to walk in a straight line. The other thing about hand held GPS's is they like it better when they have a clear look at the sky - when you're in some dense canopy the accuracy diminishes quite a bit.