Android GPS Software

BackCountry Navigator is software for your Android phone that turns it into a capable outdoor gps device. Using your Android gps, the app can show your location on topographical (topo) maps, that you can preload for offline use.

BackCountry Navigator uses a variety of public domain map services, which means you won't be spending huge sums of money for maps on CD Roms. subscriptions, or maps.  

It can connect to these map sources using any available internet connection and download them for you, meaning you won't have to spend time searching, calibrating, or converting map files.  

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To learn more:

• Sources of topo maps for Android

The Android GPS, with the right software, gets position updates from satellites just like a handheld GPS. It is not dependent on cell tower locations or coverage to find your location. This means that you can use your Android gps in places where you are hiking, snowshoeing or doing other outdoor activities.