kandieman101

Okay I never considered it at all before but what is a good software for walking around?


For driving, I tried iGuidance and OCN... OCN seemed to have more detail that would be better for walking around...

But since i never looked into it at all, what are some good software packages ideal for walking around?

Thanks!

Ivan Awfulitch

What are you trying to do walking? If you're only interested in directions, like for caching, try something like Vito NavigatorII. If you want Topo maps, try Backcountry Navigator (still beta, but almost ready to go-beta is free and uses free Teraserver maps) or Outdoor Navigator. Both will give you nice topo maps with your gps. If you want street level support, the standard navigation software like Iguidance, Tomtom, etc. will have to do.

Snerkel

I use Fugawi OS maps, includes PC and PDA software. Ideal for walking and geocaching.

dooroo62

If you don't want routing and voice prompts and will be in US or Canada MS Pocket Streets is good and cheap. It has decent POI but no frills.

Ozi Explorer for PPC is good for Topos. (Not free)You can use standard USGS maps obtainable from many places on the net. Google and you shall find.

dlweston

Get Memory-Map Navigator (www.memory-map.com). The new version lets you use the free maps you can download from the USGS server or the TerraServer via the USA Photo Maps tool. Here is a link that explains the steps needed to do it: http://www.memory-map.com/index.html...s_seamless.htm. The link talks about aerial photos, but you can also get topographic maps from both location. If you want aerial photos, go for it. I normally use topos though, because they are much smaller. Memory-Map includes a PC version and a PDA version. The PC version is more powerful, but I have never used it in the field. I do use the PC version for planning before I leave and then transfer routes, mark and maps to the PDA as needed. I guess if you wanted aerials, you could always take a laptop with you.