- #Alternatives to garmin basecamp for car tripsp update#
- #Alternatives to garmin basecamp for car tripsp full#
This feature is normally only associated with outdoor type GPS units.Īlso read: Smartphone vs GPS for navigation If you plan to venture into areas which are not covered in detail by the maps you have installed, then you might want to import tracks and waypoints to your GPS which can be used as a guide. On the outdoor GPS units the LOR function can be disabled. The recording can only be used where there are no roads on the map or if the navigation mode is set to “offroad”. This means that the track which is recorded will snap or lock onto the road on the map providing a false recording.
#Alternatives to garmin basecamp for car tripsp update#
GPS tracks can be used for your trip report afterwards and are very welcome at Tracks4Africa in order to update or improve our maps.Īlso read: The Kalahari is not for sissies!īeware, although some of the Nuvi models can record a track it does so in ‘lock on road’ (LOR) mode. This is handy if you want to trace back on a route you have just driven, but is only really necessary in the case of extreme off-road driving. If you intend to record your route with your GPS, then you need a GPS that can record and manage the tracks for the length of your trip. Unfortunately the outdoor devices are more expensive and come with smaller screens.
#Alternatives to garmin basecamp for car tripsp full#
If you want to get the full benefit of your Tracks4Africa GPS maps, the outdoor devices are better than the automotive devices like the Nuvi range. The Montana GPS display at 80m zoom level. The Montana GPS display at 2km zoom level. You would want to see this type of information on the map as you drive or when you plan a route. The map also carries POIs which provide additional information, for example seasonal flood warnings or dangerous sections on a trail. Our road labels carry information such as “off-road” or “deep sand” which is critical to your decision making. The Nuvi range is not ideal for travelling into remote areas as it does not display road labels and points of interest at high zoom levels. If you are going to use Tracks4Africa GPS maps and want to get the full potential from your navigation system you need a GPS that will display the map in a particular way otherwise you will not have all the information on the T4A maps at your disposal when you travel.Īlso read: Essential travel tips for southern Namibia If you are a self-drive traveller who wants to venture into the remote parts of Africa you must have a Garmin GPS with Tracks4Africa GPS maps. The further away you go from the cities the better our detail becomes. We cover campsites, fuel, lodging and a very extensive range of other features related to travellers on our maps. You could also use the Tracks4Africa GPS map to navigate yourself to recorded POIs on our map. The Nuvi range comes preloaded with a city navigator map and is very affordable. The information is embedded in the T4A map and you will be able to search for it under “Where to” then “Points of interest (POI)” but it is not displayed at higher zoom levels when you look at the map under “View map”. The Nuvi range only display road labels and points of interest (POI) on the map screen at low zoom levels (50m – 80m). There is not much of a difference between the entry level units and the more advanced ones unless you specifically want features like lane assistance, 3D buildings and other city features. Any of the Nuvi models will do a perfect job to get you from point A to B and is easy to use and search for Points of Interest (POIs) around you. If you want a GPS for city navigation you should consider the Nuvi range. The Zumo range is ideal.Īlso read: Discover Baviaanskloof and 20 passes on a motorbike City navigation
Travelling by motorbikeįor travelling by motorbike you need a GPS that is water resistant and dust proof and you have to be able to read the maps in direct sunlight. These don’t come with a city navigator map preloaded and do not give voice guidance but are great units for outdoor activities. Shop: Get Garmin GPS units and accessories from the T4A shop Hiking or mountain bikingįor hiking or mountain biking you have to look for a robust GPS that works with replaceable AA batteries, like the Oregon and GPSMap62 ranges. You will need a different GPS for a self-drive trip into remote areas than for other activities such as hiking, mountain biking or just normal city navigation.Īs Tracks4Africa GPS maps are only compatible to Garmin GPS devices, all the devices mentioned below are Garmin. When you go out to buy yourself a GPS you have to consider carefully what you want to use it for. Having a GPS is all good and well, but not every GPS will satisfy your needs.
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