Motorcyclists have more navigation technology than ever before, but how much do we really need? With the right smartphone, GPS app and some accessories, we c...
In Australia on my 13,000+km ride I used a combo of paper maps and
HEMA Offline Topo Maps.
Paper maps are handy on long trips as when you’re done with them,
you can pass them on to someone else; less luggage.
I brought my iPhone with me anyway but would leave it on aeroplane mode
or just keep it off entirely if I knew where I was going.
Battery lasts ages (several days) like that.
Offline maps on the smartphone are handy for planning.
In Australia on my 13,000+km ride I used a combo of paper maps and HEMA Offline Topo Maps. Paper maps are handy on long trips as when you’re done with them, you can pass them on to someone else; less luggage. I brought my iPhone with me anyway but would leave it on aeroplane mode or just keep it off entirely if I knew where I was going. Battery lasts ages (several days) like that. Offline maps on the smartphone are handy for planning.