Overland Trip Navigation Part 4: In-Cab Gaia GPS Vs Garmin Overlander

In the final installment of our Trip Navigation Series we do a head-to-head comparison between the popular Gaia GPS mobile app and the Garmin Overlander Navigation Tablet. Which is better? You'll just have to watch to find out.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Updating and Syncing Devices
2:49 Safety Squirrel
2:56 Turn by Turn Navigation Comparison
4:31 GPX file Navigation Comparison
5:52 Finding Campsites Comparison
9:22 Outro
Garmin Overlander Review Video:
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Trip Navigation Resources Mentioned in this Video:
iOverlander: ioverlander.com/
Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com
Garmin Explore: explore.garmin.com
Backcountry Discovery Routes: www.ridebdr.com
Products Mentioned in this Video:
Garmin Overlander: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com...
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[@BigMikeMora]

Thank you for this, you explained how to use the Overlander's navigation function from the Explore function and that is a TON of help. I was almost ready to turn my back on this unit, however it did get me out of a jam this past Thanksgiving. On a long drive we decided to do just that...explore and with NO cell service we couldn't get any map downloads for the GAIA. Luckily we had the Overlander with us and it had preloaded off-road trails for the area we were in. It doesn't have all the trails because we have found some missing ones before, but this time it kept us safe.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Glad you found it helpful. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to reach out to us.

[@retiredbiker]

Great video! Very helpful. I just ordered the overlander after watching this. This made the decision very easy. I like easy.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffe6338]

Thanks sooo much for this vid,helped immensely. I'm 62 and go remote outback in Australia and think the Overlander will be best for me to use especially with the features you explained.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Glad it helped

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

" click on the track on you get turn by turn navigation from gpx file. That is wrong. you just get the red line on the street map." ~ It worked for us.

[@JM1701ABCD]

Best Overlanding channel I’ve found.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Thanks so much! We truly appreciate it!

[@Chriss-Gear]

Everyone is different but I don't typically use any app to find traditional campgrounds. The point of these apps/devices is to get out into the wild and away from people! Nice comparison video. IMHO many of the extra items in the Garmin device are for folks that drive on pavement and want to stay in traditional campgrounds. You are 100% correct that people can use a variety of apps on their phone or tablet to accomplish the same thing.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Yeah, apps are good when you need a place in a pinch, but I too prefer to explore and find a cool place the old fashioned way - on accident.

[@peterlethbridge7859]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

You're welcome!

[@bill1.4all8]

Thank you!!

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

You're welcome!

[@BalaguerV]

Is it posible to connect Gaia with Garvin InReach Mini? I mean, mapping in Gaia and upload the rod to InReach Mini?

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Yes, you can run the Mini and bluetooth the GPS signal to a tablet or phone.

[@spyders03]

Awesome video man! Question, as a fellow man that comes in actual size, how do you feel the ladders and roof top tents hold up? It's one thing I'm worried about switching over to

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

I personally don't do a RTT for that reason. However most RTT manufactures do post a weight rating for their ladders.

[@spyders03]

@@BlueRidgeOverlandGear awesome! Thank you sir, probably just saved me a bunch of money too, haha

[@BigMikeMora]

@@spyders03 they still LOOK cool though

[@immortalalhammadi]

Thank you so much, this was really helpful. I noticed the explore does not use purple roads, is it because they are main roads and will be shown in the Drive turn by turn ?

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Yes, correct

[@immortalalhammadi]

@@BlueRidgeOverlandGear thanks for your reply. This video answered all my questions 😁

[@williehofer1054]

hi, can the overlander measure distance and area? thanks

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

I believe it will track distance, but I don't think it does area.

[@cautionontherun30]

What website you use to download maps

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

On Gaia GPS the maps are downloaded through the app. On Garmin they come from them either as a download or a memory card.

[@davidcowan1583]

Is that subura 4wd or awd?

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

AWD

[@sofloemir]

I have the 700i, not overlander but this one looks nice. Thing with phone GPS is that sometimes you need to use your phone on trail (whatever it can be) and now you gotta get it off the dock, do what you need to do and dock it back. WIth overlander (or my 700i) it's sole purpose is to navigate you.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Yes. There are advantages to having two stand-alone devices each with their own purpose.

[@erikaslt]

The Gaia maps are much much more detailed from the gecko. The overlander app is trash for details in the Garmin from factory. What they need is a full USA USGS QUAD SHEET map.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Yes, for mapping and mapping details, Gaia wins with all the various layers available. For navigation, Garmin does win in terms of usability. Plus the overlander will never ring while you're in the middle of route navigation. LoL

[@BigMikeMora]

@@BlueRidgeOverlandGear I have taken so many wrong turns on trails, yes you catch it quickly and correct it because of the location indicator but to be more prepared for it before the intersection may almost be worth it...

[@bradcallander7789]

watch an watch an watch again. or yes just go

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Just go ;-)

[@cschueren]

Nope to the Garmin overlander. Gaia is much better.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

Both have their advantages.

[@cschueren]

Blue Ridge Overland Gear was the overlander provided to you by Garmin or did you purchase it. I have very close friends who purchased the garmin and received piss poor support on a product that couldn’t deliver. Very similar to my experience with the TRX7. Gaia can be put on any tablet or phone, costs nothing unless you choose to subscribe. Whip out the phone take a picture to add to a waypoint, done. Syncs very easy. That said if you can get the Garmin for free and get it to work right fantastic. But for $700 from your store I would rather invest that in my rig.

[@BlueRidgeOverlandGear]

We purchased our review copy. Sorry to hear about their poor customer support. Our experience with the Overlander has been positive for what it is. It's a very simple novice-friendly device for people looking for turn-by-turn navigation. I myself am a power-user and for the mapping/navigation I do I too prefer Gaia. That said, I can see the appeal the Overlander has for those wanting a simple integrated device separate from their phone.