onX Offroad vs GAIA GPS: Which offline GPS navigation map app is best for overlanding and why?

Which one is the best? Let's find out!
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00:00 Intro
01:39 Subscription pricing
02:38 All about map layers
09:17 Satellite image quality
10:49 3D maps
12:06 Selecting coordinates
13:33 Offroad trail info
15:43 Private land info
17:05 Points of interest
22:08 International adventuring
23:34 Sharing map data
24:54 Apple CarPlay
26:23 Saving offline maps
31:08 Conclusion
#overlanding #overland #carcamping #boondocking #camping

[@ggg4runner]

Which one is the best? Let's find out! CORRECTION: GAIA literally changed their subscription pricing during the making of this video. It’s now $4.99/mo for Premium and $7.49/mo for Outside+ as of 12/15/2023 Get onX Offroad: alnk.to/aWC0kMq (affiliate link) Get GAIA GPS: www.gaiagps.com/

[@michaelnorton8635]

Thanks for another excellent video. I use three apps: Gaia, onX Offroad, and CalTopo. For the most part, any of the three apps are sufficient. Gaia has been my favorite for planning and logging trips because of the layers available and the depth of custom markings I can make (campsites, routes, trail notations, points of interest, etc.). It is important to remember that the map is not the territory. I have found that some roads/trails exist on the map but don't exist in real life--and vice versa. I have found that I can only get a complete picture of the backcountry trails and roads using a combination of all three apps.

[@boston2662]

Wow! Thank you so much for doing this! Excellent resource. I use Gaia and was wondering about On x. Because Gaia price is going up on May 1 2024 from $39 to $59 a yr

[@Seventhstream211]

enjoy your commentary with your expertise, humility, and humor!

[@FlewTheCoop]

Good info, well presented, your channel looks great. Subbed.

[@kenmcdougal97]

Great info Roger. I don't have either one yet but you helped me to figure out what I need to know

[@ggg4runner]

Mission accomplished. Thanks for the comment!

[@jaysmallen3067]

Great video to help us all understand the differences!I have been using Gaia for the last 4 ish years and really like it for overlanding, traveling in general with POI, backpacking, fishing, backcountry skiing etc.. I get curious to see what On X Off-road is up to every now n then and that's how I found your video. We're really looking forward to Gaia getting 3d for iPhones! If I feel the need for 3d reference images I'll save them from the website, or google earth screenshots. Thanks again!! 🤙🏻😁 New subscriber!

[@user-uj9ii5bu7e]

Very good info , thanks

[@donhokenson3419]

Very nice video, as all of yours are! Keep up the great work!

[@ggg4runner]

Thank you!

[@NigelNaughton]

My suggestion is to get TrailsOffroad along with GAIA. All the tracks in TrailsOffroad are curated and actually rated by driving them along with tons of info. The trails can then be uploaded to GAIA which is super helpful and awesome. Oh and there's much more data recorded and saved when tracking a hike or any activities in GAIA than OnX

[@ggg4runner]

Ah yes, forgot about tracks.

[@friarsky]

If you also mountain bike, Gaia is the way to go because your trailforks subscription nets you Gaia as well.

[@aham4256]

Thanks!

[@ggg4runner]

Appreciate your support!

[@aham4256]

New to the channel, thanks for sharing. Looking into getting back to overlanding soon. the apps look much more intutive than the old forest maps and road atlas.

[@ggg4runner]

Thanks for watching! Here's to great adventures ahead for you!

[@jeffcarnegie6967]

well done

[@Rustyshackleford1911]

Tried both, I like onx better, it’s more simple and straightforward. I guess sometimes less is more, at least for me in this case

[@ggg4runner]

nothing wrong with that

[@steveb8883]

Great video. I have been using only Gaia, but recently was given a 2 month Elite subscription to OnX Offroad for free. I like it so far. I am planning a trip next month and I am going to primarily use OnX and have Gaia only as back up. If it goes well, I am probably switching to OnX. I tend to spend too much time mapping prior tot trip because of all of the info GAIA has. ( I am a map geek) I like the simplicity and interface of OnX so far. I also don't use the satellite view much. I like the topo view unless I am actually looking at a location closer.

[@ggg4runner]

Yeah, OnX is more streamlined for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@enduroman408]

Great video, primarily used onx and I've used gaia a bit but I got the garmin tread xl overland and absolutely love it plus it has a in reach built in but I never new how many layers you had available on gaia ill definitely have to mess around with it more thanks for the info

[@ggg4runner]

That looks like a pretty neat Garmin unit. Thanks for watching!

[@enduroman408]

@@ggg4runner ya I really like the profile setups on it I use the same unit for every vehicle I have I use it for my 4runner and have a profile setup so it will only put me on the trail width and difficulty I choose then I have profiles setup for my adventure motorcycle and dirtbike and I have a base station mounted to every vehicle so with a quick snap of a clip and magnet I can swap between vehicle it's been working out really well for offroad I'm really liking the software they use and maps have proved to be very accurate so far and easy to read on the fly due to size of screen but now but I like having onx and now I'll deffenintly get my gaia dialed in better it always seems like there is no one perfect solution for anything it always takes a combination of things to achieve what you want, thanks again love your videos and info shared 👍

[@ggg4runner]

@@enduroman408 Two is one and one is none 😉 I know for me onX fills in what gaps I find with using GAIA GPS

[@hamidnia7242]

Hi Roger MVUM stands for motor vehicle use map, I think I heard you said multi vehicle use map. Cheers to holiday and many many thanks for your great videos! Keep it coming!! Hamid from San Jose! 👍👍👍

[@ggg4runner]

You're probably right, I have no idea what I'm actually saying half the time 😅

[@hamidnia7242]

@@ggg4runner same boat as me!! 😀🤣🤣

[@Maryland_Kulak]

I just got the premium Outside + Gaia GPS based on your recommendation. You should get a commission.

[@ggg4runner]

Please tell them to make me their affiliate if you have time and thanks for watching!

[@jyo8914]

Excellent!!! Thank you Roger. Not yet 10 minutes into your video and you showed me a few cool features I didn't know Gaia had (Public Lands). For whatever reason, it wasn't on my normal drop down of available maps. I've had Gaia over a year and like using it. The Public Lands map is great! Appreciate all of your hard work. I know I'll have to come back and refer to this over and over. Keep up the good work bro.

[@ggg4runner]

Way better than just the overland layer right?

[@tracynorton6410]

Gaia here...I have onX, but it very limiting w/ offline maps

[@ggg4runner]

They both really do different things well

[@user-tj3yi9zj4m]

+1 Gaia!

[@JarradShaw]

2023 was year of repair. 2024 is year of creativity

[@ggg4runner]

I wish you a fruitful 2024

[@iSeaUnplugged]

ISnt the X big dollars

[@ggg4runner]

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[@edwardheston4136]

Gaia all the way. Offline map size can be increased by removing map layers.

[@robgoffroad]

I've been a GaiaGPS user for several years. I tried OnX... I subbed to it for two years. I HATE it. I bash it every chance I get. It's a great CONCEPT but is poorly executed. It sucks because the software design (UI) is terrible. I even got a reply from the folks at OnX bashing me because I dared dislike their piece of crap product.

[@ggg4runner]

As stated, overall I like GAIA more. However, I do appreciate that the folks at OnX helped with a study a few years back that identified more than 9 million acres of landlocked (permanently inaccessible) federal public land. Since then more than 6 million acres of state public land has been identified as inaccessible. That initial study brought the issue to public light and has resulted in unlocking public land in Oregon and Wyoming.

[@bearchow1929]

They both suck. Bought a GPS.

[@gto49us]

That’s the way I’m leaning too, but likely for a different reason: cell phone usage in a foreign country. For me, that would be the USA. Last year, roaming rates went through the roof across all the major carriers. Yes, you only pay for the day(s) you roam up to a maximum of 20 days, but it’s pricey. Using offline maps requires a ton of front end planning while still in your home country, or sitting somewhere that has wifi. So a dedicated GPS unit seems a natural fit, especially when designed for overlanding/offroading. And with satellite communications capabilities, well that’s even better. I’m looking at a Garmin Montana 700i or 750i. The big bonus with this unit is does street navigation as well. The 750i adds a camera.