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Exercise and Fitness

hueymahl

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3. MotionX

Reply to rhett o rick (Reply #2)

Mon May 23, 2016, 11:53 AM

May 2016

There are others, but this is my go-to app for tracking hikes, bike rides, anything outdoors. Does not need a connection - you can preload maps and turn off your cell signal to extend your battery.

http://gps.motionx.com/

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Any avid hikers here? I am looking for a decent hiking gps. Lots out there but would like [View all] rhett o rick May 2016 OP

Here's one good choice ... Scuba May 2016 #1

Sorry I should have been more clear. I am not that into hiking. Just looking for a cheap app rhett o rick May 2016 #2

MotionX hueymahl May 2016 #3

Bummer-- Apple only TreasonousBastard May 2016 #4

I've seen that one. I assume you have to have it on collecting gps data all the time. rhett o rick May 2016 #6

Yes, it needs to be on for the GPS to work, but it operates in the background hueymahl May 2016 #10

Thank you very much for your replies. I will certainly look into it. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #11

Try this one then ... Scuba May 2016 #5

Thank again for responding but looking for an app for my IPhone. rhett o rick May 2016 #7

Sorry, can't help on the iPhone thing. Good luck and have fun hiking. Scuba May 2016 #8

Thanks again for your responses. And best of luck to you also. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #9