Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos

jaxthedog · 01-26-2012, 10:52 AM

A good map is essential for planning a successful trip.

Frankly, I approach new technology with the same anticipation as having a molar pulled.

The iPad I have was a birthday gift and, at the time I opened it, I thought is was a joke. But, the other day, a buddy introduced me to a map program that will immeasurably help with planning road trips - especially to the back country.

I posted a little product review at: http://thechurchoftheopenroad.blogsp...ct-review.html

Turkus · 01-26-2012, 11:25 AM

"...we each recall using Leroy lettering pen sets...."

Wow !! There's something from my Junior High Drafting classes that I had long forgeotten....

(notice I said Junior High and not "Middle School".....

)

Nice review Dave, thanks.....

Orson · 01-26-2012, 07:48 PM

Why not cut & paste the review here to pashnit?

GeoNorskie · 01-27-2012, 08:05 AM

That's a cool little app (topomapsapp.com). I have it on my iPhone. It is possible to take it with you into the wilderness. Each quad can (should) be downloaded ahead of time, so you don't need an internet connection at the time you use it. Of course, you'd need a connection to use the GPS feature.

It's no replacement for a real map, though, IMHO. Maybe it would be better on an iPad; definitely on an iPhone you aren't be able to see enough of a map in enough detail to be able to navigate with it absent a GPS signal, especially if you're not on a marked trail/road.

WesleyJ · 01-31-2012, 10:41 AM

Just awsome, thanks for the review!

Wes

lakemaker · 02-02-2012, 02:26 PM

Hey Dave... I used a Leroy Lettering set while in the military (engineer). I still have it. When I bring it out to show the kids they think I'm a dinosaur....I guess I am. Thank God for AutoCAD.

01-26-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
jaxthedog Senior Member Name: Dave Location: Rocklin, CA Motorcycle: BMW R1200 GSA Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 219	Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos A good map is essential for planning a successful trip. Frankly, I approach new technology with the same anticipation as having a molar pulled. The iPad I have was a birthday gift and, at the time I opened it, I thought is was a joke. But, the other day, a buddy introduced me to a map program that will immeasurably help with planning road trips - especially to the back country. I posted a little product review at: http://thechurchoftheopenroad.blogsp...ct-review.html

01-26-2012, 11:25 AM	#2
Turkus Booie (Idol) Tuchus Name: Bruce Location: Somewhere below the 34th parallel Motorcycle: 2009 BMW R1200RT Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,870	Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos "...we each recall using Leroy lettering pen sets...." Wow !! There's something from my Junior High Drafting classes that I had long forgeotten.... (notice I said Junior High and not "Middle School".....) Nice review Dave, thanks..... __________________ Bruce *Adventure is just poor planning - Roald Amundsen* GMR1 2009 *Ride Safe* and *with a* *purpose* www.streetmasters.info Follow Streetmasters on Facebook

01-26-2012, 07:48 PM	#3
Orson Super Member Name: Will Location: Saudi Arabia Motorcycle: '02 Moto Guzzi Le Ma Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,220	Re: Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos Why not cut & paste the review here to pashnit? __________________ A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu 600 B.C. http://orsonstravels.wordpress.com/

01-27-2012, 08:05 AM	#4
GeoNorskie Senior Member Name: Bonnie Location: Redding & Fort Bragg Motorcycle: 2009 F650GS Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 830	Re: Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos That's a cool little app (topomapsapp.com). I have it on my iPhone. It is possible to take it with you into the wilderness. Each quad can (should) be downloaded ahead of time, so you don't need an internet connection at the time you use it. Of course, you'd need a connection to use the GPS feature. It's no replacement for a real map, though, IMHO. Maybe it would be better on an iPad; definitely on an iPhone you aren't be able to see enough of a map in enough detail to be able to navigate with it absent a GPS signal, especially if you're not on a marked trail/road.

01-31-2012, 10:41 AM	#5
WesleyJ Junior Member Name: Wes Location: Alberta, Canada Motorcycle: Honda VFR-800, Yamaha TX-750, Suzuki TL-1000R Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos Just awsome, thanks for the review! Wes __________________ Heading for SoCal

02-02-2012, 02:26 PM	#6
lakemaker Super Member Name: Rick Location: Buena Park, California Motorcycle: BMW R1200rt Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,006	Re: Map program for i-Pad or other electronic gizmos Hey Dave... I used a Leroy Lettering set while in the military (engineer). I still have it. When I bring it out to show the kids they think I'm a dinosaur....I guess I am. Thank God for AutoCAD.

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