|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,228 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,228 Likes: 2 |
Pros and cons? Need to get one or the other wanted to hear from folks that got em
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 2,062
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 2,062 |
No experience with Basemap, but love OnX. Have used it TONS this year.
things I like: - full computer web app - mobile app for phone - they share data, do a waypoint, or plot a path on the computer, and it synchs to the phone - Phone needs cell service to work, but you can download maps in 5 or 10 mile squares, it pulls it down, including waypoints, area boundaries etc. YOu can go "off line" and uses those downloaded maps - Has a "track" feature, which helps go way point to way point as well as keep you going "straight" - You can drop waypoints etc when off line, they then synch when you get a connection again - Has lot's of layers including game area boundaries, public/private, walk in areas, links to F&G for details, burn areas, trails both ATV and foot only
Lots of good info
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 22,690
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 22,690 |
I'm sold on On-X. I really like the desktop version -- makes it easy to customize and save maps. I also really like the off-line mode on the cell phone app . I get the premium version b/c I typically hunt in 2+ states per year.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 23,553 Likes: 21
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 23,553 Likes: 21 |
Is there any way to view the on x satellite maps in any mode other than looking straight down. I like google earth for the 3D mode. OnX actually has better sat images though. (Mountain tops not snowed in)
Last edited by Calvin; 12/13/19.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,402 Likes: 2
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,402 Likes: 2 |
Another OnX fan here, don't feel the need to go elsewhere.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,367 Likes: 13
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,367 Likes: 13 |
OnX here buddy. It’s been a great tool for me as a DIY’er in places I can’t visit all year round.
Semper Fi
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 19,644 Likes: 18
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 19,644 Likes: 18 |
My wife got me a new GPS last year with the OnX card, and I have used the hell out of it since. Damn handy. I haven't used it to it's full extent, or even close, didn't put it on my phone or anything. But simply having the property lines and owners and the roads on there is really helpful around here at least.
MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2 |
I have both and will be letting BaseMap expire.
BaseMap does have higher resolution maps and “3D” imaging but the 3D is worthless IMO.
For me, OnX is easier to navigate and I like the ease of toggling between aerial and topo.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,228 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,228 Likes: 2 |
Copy that’s what I’m lookin for. Thanks
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,976 Likes: 2
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,976 Likes: 2 |
onX let's you try it for a week free. I use the offline mode a bunch.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2 |
No, only aerial, topo or hybrid. Is there any way to view the on x satellite maps in any mode other than looking straight down.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,668 Likes: 6
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,668 Likes: 6 |
For me, OnX is easier to navigate and I like the ease of toggling between aerial and topo.
Yep. I'm a big fan of OnX. I wish applying waypoint symbols was easier and used applied logic to most frequently used but holy smokes, that's really picking knits.
WWP53D
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18,949 Likes: 2 |
I’m with you on that. Wish you could add colors without having to edit. We’re never happy.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,668 Likes: 6
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,668 Likes: 6 |
I’m with you on that. Wish you could add colors without having to edit. We’re never happy. We are indeed a very clamorous bunch.
WWP53D
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,905 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,905 Likes: 2 |
I dont have any hunting apps, but a fellow showed me Huntstand app, on his phone today and it was nice. FWIW, Outdoor Life rates it higher than onX or BaseMap. https://www.outdoorlife.com/tested-best-hunting-apps-for-hunters/
Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist
Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash"
This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8,860 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8,860 Likes: 2 |
OnX for me as well.
I've used alot of the apps and software. OnX is closest to what I need. I still really like to Go To feature of the Garmin GPS products. Much better than the OnX version.
Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070 |
Jud, haven't we been through this? If I had feelings they would be hurt.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506 |
Jud, On-X here...Figured you’d been running this for years how you hunt.
Kept me outta trouble a few times in territory with property lines not well marked.
😎
Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,535 Likes: 24
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,535 Likes: 24 |
One thing I wish OnX would do but it won't - save offline maps to an SD card. I don't have enough room for all the maps I'd like to have.
My wife and I like to go 4 wheeling in our Razor. We have a Samsung tablet with Android that's much better than a phone for finding trails. I never could get my huntX chip to work on it but I switched to the phone version this year. Once I got the account, I can open it on any Android device and download the maps. Just install the OnX app on each device. For this kind of use, I download the 100 mile maps as I don't need the detail of the smaller ones.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,066
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,066 |
Going to commit the 24 Hr sin here and offer another suggestion...GAIA. Have used both it and onX for a while, really like onX but find I am using Gaia more and more. Lots of features and keep adding map new overlays that are easy to turn on and off. Not limited on number of states you buy into. Able to save waypoints, routes etc in your account and use in your handheld unit or computer. Share tracks, waypoints etc via text or email. I am on the local search and rescue team and Gaia has become our go to program. $40 a year for all the bells and whistles.
There's 2 dates they carve on your tombstone. Everyone knows what they mean. What's more important is time that is known as the little dash inbetween.
Razz
|
|
|
|
589 members (12344mag, 1234, 160user, 10ring1, 10gaugeman, 163bc, 58 invisible),
2,182
guests, and
1,106
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,194,560
Posts18,531,582
Members74,039
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|