I am just delving into the GPS, comms, mapping topic and reading through these threads (and most overland threads actually) it seems that there is no 'one answer fits all' for almost any topic. So, I thought I would lay out my info and get some feedback.
I want a fairly clean setup that will cover me for GPS, mapping, and emergency contact. I am fairly tech savvy but wanted to avoid doubling up on areas if possible.
We are travelling 'all the way round' So, Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia. And need something that covers all bases. Very much driving, rather than hiking based and from Back Country to City driving.
We were considering the Garmin InReach Explorer for emergency comms, but the mapping would be preferable on a larger screen for driving. Had considered an iPad but not sure which maps to run with and I am starting to double up on emergency contact and maps / GPS. The Garmin Montana is smaller, has maps but is it much better than the In Reach if I would need both anyway.
I currently have an iPhone 7+ and a MacBook Pro.
I would prefer not to have a dashboard that looks like a NASA control room. So, what are the recommendations for a system that works in all those areas, covers my mapping, GPS, emergency contact, bases and will help ensure I don't get lost (too often)?
if you were to start from scratch on a similar journey, what would you use?
Thanks in advance for you info and help. Much appreciated.
I want a fairly clean setup that will cover me for GPS, mapping, and emergency contact. I am fairly tech savvy but wanted to avoid doubling up on areas if possible.
We are travelling 'all the way round' So, Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia. And need something that covers all bases. Very much driving, rather than hiking based and from Back Country to City driving.
We were considering the Garmin InReach Explorer for emergency comms, but the mapping would be preferable on a larger screen for driving. Had considered an iPad but not sure which maps to run with and I am starting to double up on emergency contact and maps / GPS. The Garmin Montana is smaller, has maps but is it much better than the In Reach if I would need both anyway.
I currently have an iPhone 7+ and a MacBook Pro.
I would prefer not to have a dashboard that looks like a NASA control room. So, what are the recommendations for a system that works in all those areas, covers my mapping, GPS, emergency contact, bases and will help ensure I don't get lost (too often)?
if you were to start from scratch on a similar journey, what would you use?
Thanks in advance for you info and help. Much appreciated.