cabelas new hunting navigation app for iphone/android

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just got an email about this from cabelas, looks like a great alternative to expensive gps units, if you already have the phone that is.

h t t p://cabelas.trimbleoutdoors.com/ContentPartners/Cabelas/ReconHunt/iPhone/
 
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includes topo maps as well, something you pay hundreds of extra dollars for with gps units, what a scam

the only disadvantage i can think of is that your would need a remote phone recharging system for extended trips into the bush instead of extra batteries
 
You can get spare batteries for many phones for 10 bucks on ebay.

I am going to try this app. I use my phone all the time to plan and record trips. I use google mytracks to save my routes and it uploads them to google maps for viewing. If I have cell phone reception (which I do for many areas I hunt) then you can use google maps on the phone to see detailed satelite images which let you distinguish bog, barrens, trees, etc. . .
 
Well I just tried it for 5 mins and I am sold already. You can set the limit of maps to cache on your SD card, I am assuming this means that any cached maps will be available without cell signal. The topo maps and satelite images are great. The satelite images do not have the highest resolution that is available on google maps for some reason, topos seem to be the best feature.
 
From the Cabela's website; "Recon Hunt uses the GPS built into your iPhone to track your location with GPS satellites. No data or phone signal is needed to see your current location or to mark points".

This is almost too good to be true! There must be a downside. Anybody cares to explain it to a GPS illiterate person?
 
I strongly recommend Motion-X GPS and Drive. For the small amount, they have superior options. You can send your location via email at set intervals when hunting alone.

Also has cacheable maps.

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Do not count on this to get you in or out of the bush. Scetchy at best when used with GPS only. I have tried to use my iPhone several times in the mountains and I would not bet my night on them. A lot of the time they DO not work. Might be better in the flat lands, but trees can also be a problem. The gps register is just not very strong. DO NOT go out in the bush and "count on" this device to get you out. Or your ass will be lost. Works well in the city, and does work in perfect conditions when out of cell range, but is not reliable. As with any e device gps, carry a compass and map.
 
the only disadvantage i can think of is that your would need a remote phone recharging system for extended trips into the bush instead of extra batteries
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You can get spare batteries for many phones for 10 bucks on ebay.
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Replacing an iPhone battery in the field would be a pain in the ass, almost impossible I would say if you don't have a very small screwdriver.

But there are plenty of solar chargers on eBay for just few bucks.

For now I am using Motion-X GPS and I am impressed.
 
mosteaka said:
Replacing an iPhone battery in the field would be a pain in the ass, almost impossible I would say if you don't have a very small screwdriver.

But there are plenty of solar chargers on eBay for just few bucks.

For now I am using Motion-X GPS and I am impressed.
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With my HTC android phone you can replace the battery quite easily.

I have never had a problem with my phone failing to receive a good GPS signal (but I am usually hunting in areas with a clear view of the sky.

I can confirm that you can cache the topo maps and view them with no cell signal. I really like this app.
 
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Do not count on this to get you in or out of the bush. Scetchy at best when used with GPS only. I have tried to use my iPhone several times in the mountains and I would not bet my night on them. A lot of the time they DO not work. Might be better in the flat lands, but trees can also be a problem. The gps register is just not very strong. DO NOT go out in the bush and "count on" this device to get you out. Or your ass will be lost. Works well in the city, and does work in perfect conditions when out of cell range, but is not reliable. As with any e device gps, carry a compass and map.
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Big X2 on the above.

I have been using my iphone with an app called GPS Kit for the last 2 years. Performance has been very good, but not as reliable as a stand alone GPS. Then again I am in ON, not in the mountains. The Iphone4 seems to work much better than the 3 for GPS use. I always have maps on me so it's not a big deal if it cuts out here and there.

GPS Kit is a great app, worth the $20 or whatever you pay for it. It has rudimentary topo maps, plus you can view in google maps, google satellite and a variety of other views as well. It has a new feature where you can chat and view another iphone users location, haven't used it but may be useful.
 
As far as im aware the Iphone does not actually have a real GPS. It triangulates cell phone reception.

might be wrong. but not great for the field over a real gps anyway.
 
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