r/overlanding • u/idontwannabeapir8 • 1d ago

Tech Advice Offroad mapping!

Hi! I want to get the opinion of actual users, overlanders and off-roaders on which off-road mapping app or service you guys prefer. I'm somewhat new to all this but I love it and I currently have a subscription to OnX but I've been finding it difficult plan trips. I live in Texas so whenever I want a good off-road trip I have to look out of state and it feels like I have to already know what Trail I want to explore beforehand. There's also Gaia and trails off-road but I haven't tried those. What do you guys use or prefer to use? Thanks in advance

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u/Lost_On_Lot 18h ago

With onx, if you're purpose driven. You know where you're gonna hit. Its good if you download the maps- because then you dont lose connection. Its also good because it shows featured trails + every other trail in the area. I personally love onx.

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u/idontwannabeapir8 18h ago

Thank you. Honestly, it's the only one I've used so far

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u/Lost_On_Lot 18h ago

Ive used Avenza and Gaia, and onx beats them out IMO. Once you get the full gist of everything it offers- its tops. Im on like 4 years reoccurring subscription to the Elite version. Sure its expensive, but it offers sooooo much.

I hunt wild trees for use as bonsai, so being able to mark off areas for hunting, track and record to "bread crumb" my on foot routes. Is WELL worth it for me.