What app to cache or download satellite maps

[robgendreau]

Something I neglected to mention about GaiaGPS which, IMHO, puts it above everything else: the ability to add and customize layers, IF you get a "Green" ($20) subscription. They already have probably more map sources than most, but with this you can say overlay 1900 USGS topos over Google maps, if you're looking for old sites. And you can adjust the opacity of the layers. Or adjust the level of shading added to topos. Or bike maps over aerials. Or whatever. Very nice. Screenshot, with USGS aerial photo and USFS topo.

 

[RobRed]

Motion x GPS HD v21 has a custom map option. You can get anything Gaia has.

 

[robgendreau]

Motion x GPS HD v21 has a custom map option. You can get anything Gaia has.

Google? Caltopo? Gmap4? Can you be more specific? I have used Motion X for years and like parts of it but I cannot find anywhere on their website info I need about what actually is accessible for the fee bump. I have to agree with others elsewhere here it's a bit irritating they charge for an upgrade to access FREE maps. But if they are paying folks like the guy who runs caltopo, that's cool. I just need to know.

 

[RobRed]

 

[RobRed]

 

[RobRed]

Here is a quick tutorial I wrote about the custom map feature including source map urls.

http://tlcfaq.com/main/2013/08/motion-x-custom-maps/

 

[robgendreau]

I posted some more urls to obtain opencyclemap and outdoor map in another thread hereabouts:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/114821-Motion-X-GPS-HD-v21-released/page2