HighNDry,

I typically alternate between my Garmin and Gaia Topo Maps apps, both of which have worked well for me in the past using my Smartphone's internal GPS.  I probably operate with the Gaia app more than the Garmin.

The main reason I keep the Garmin subscription is for the text message capability with folks back home.  Years ago, that didn't matter so much and I would go a couple weeks at a time without contact.  That changed in recent years as the health of aging relatives became more precarious and needed monitoring, even from a distance.

I use a Garmin Mini in conjunction with my Samsung Android phone.  The view screen on my cell phone is considerably larger than what I had on my old regular Garmin device so, when it was time to buy something new, I opted for the mini which does everything I need it to do while minimizing bulk. 

Jimbo   

...I should specify that I'm posting this here in this thread because I'm trying to figure out how to get Atikaki maps downloaded onto a device that I can take with me for navigation up in the park.

The search continues.....

Terry, I can loan you a Garmin 60csx loaded with topos and all my info for Atikaki. It uses AA battteries.

HighnDry wrote on Jun 19^th, 2022 at 3:09pm:


For sure, I like to study the maps in camp and then use the routing feature to lay out the next days travel in the gps. You then have a line to follow. Especially nice amongst the islands.