BackCountry Nav Topo Maps GPS 7.1.6

Transform your Android device into a reliable off-road topo mapping GPS with this highly acclaimed outdoor navigation app! Take advantage of the DEMO version to determine if it suits your needs, then seamlessly upgrade to the paid version.

With this app, you can confidently navigate hike trails without access to cell service, thanks to offline topo maps and GPS capabilities. Say goodbye to relying on your data plan for maps - your Android phone can effortlessly obtain its position from satellites, enabling you to enjoy safe and exciting GPS adventures in the backcountry.

Preload a range of FREE offline topo maps, aerial photos, and road maps onto your storage memory, ensuring they are readily available whenever you require them.

Add custom GPS waypoints using longitude and latitude, UTM or MGRS grid reference. Additionally, import GPS waypoints from GPX files and personalize icons for each waypoint, similar to MapSource. (Please note that this app employs the WGS84 datum; NAD27 is available in settings).

Utilize the power of GPS for hunting specific waypoints or geocaches, recording tracks and GPS waypoints during your trip, all while tracing your progress on topographic maps.

About topo (topographic) maps: These maps effectively depict terrain using color and contours, making them indispensable for navigation off-road. Topo maps and GPS are perfect for activities such as hiking, hunting, kayaking, snowshoeing, and backpacking.

This app boasts an array of built-in map sources and enables you to create custom maps using Mobile Atlas Creator. The built-in sources include:

• OpenStreetMaps and NASA landsat data worldwide
• OpenCycle Maps - topo maps showcasing terrain on a global scale
• USGS Color Aerial photography
• Topographic Maps of Spain and Italy
• Outdoor maps of Germany and Austria
• Topo maps of New Zealand

BackCountry Navigator has proven invaluable for numerous outdoor GPS activities, including:

• Hiking - both on well-marked trails and off the beaten path
• Camping - discovering the ideal camping site or finding your way back to camp
• Hunting trips - navigating rugged terrains and conducting reconnaissance for hunting wild game
• Fishing - bait or fly fishing adventures, even with a companion
• Search and Rescue (SAR) missions supported by GPS
• Kayak and canoe trips on inland lakes, streams, or coastal waters
• Backpacking expeditions through wilderness areas and national forests using topo maps
• Snow adventures encompassing snowmobiling, skiing (alpine or cross country), and snowshoeing. Document your memories by mapping them out!

This app is an excellent addition to your outdoor gear, whether you purchased it from Cabelas, REI, or another reputable outdoor store. Your Android phone can even serve as a worthy substitute for a Garmin or Magellan outdoor handheld GPS device. Rest assured, your storage has ample memory for storing maps.

Discover thrilling ways to have fun in the great outdoors. Embrace the spirit of adventure by venturing into uncharted territory beyond the confines of cellular service coverage. Enhance your navigation skills with the aid of GPS and become an expert navigator.

BackCountry Navigator was previously available on WM devices and preloaded on the Trimble Nomad outdoor rugged device. However, this Android version offers superior flexibility, enhanced features, and a captivating experience.