How Hiking Apps are Changing Navigation (The End of Maps)

Hiking map apps have evolved the way we navigate in the backcountry.
Have these apps killed off printed hiking maps like the dinosaurs? How exactly have our methods of navigation changed? And how helpful are the new hiking apps, really?
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[@wendisparadeofperfumes5034]

I love my maps. Durable, reliable, and they give you a bigger picture. Plus I feel more in tune with my map and compass instead of my phone telling me what to do. The apps are a nice tool but I'll keep my paper maps always.

[@Greenbelly]

Yep! Something about maps and their tangibility and knowing they won't glitch. Apps certainly make things nice and easy though.

[@user-nh8ib9mz3h]

Personally, I don't trust digital maps. After I took my phone camping with me in -5 and the battery died over night, my battery bank also died. I was glad I had a physical map with me! One other time I was with a group, we were using the leaders phone. And the path on his phone didn't even exist! Was glad I had my physical map with me then! There are something that you simply HAVE to always be able to access, reliably, with no worry. And a map is one of those!

[@Greenbelly]

Agreed. Apps are nice. But maps can save the day.

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

You guys are producing some hq vids.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! We try 🙃

[@user70331]

I use caltopo and Avenza maps, those are best duo. No membership fees needed 👌. Caltopo with free mode not working offline but I can export map to pdf and use it in avenza😂

[@Greenbelly]

+1 for Caltopo and +1 for Avenza 🙌