I use an assortment. Use the free all trails to research trails, and then I'll use Gaia to plot out a particular route, and to track my progress. I have the OnX paid version, but am still figuring it out.
I've used the paid Pro version of AllTrails for years. I don't hike without a downloaded map. Unfortunately, I have gotten off-trail on poorly marked trails or lesser traveled trails and AllTrails got me back on course! I find an interest in OnX, but since AllTrails works for me, I've hated to change.
I bounce between OnX and Gaia depending on which best covers the trail. I'll use All Trails for ideas and initial planning but I have on trail it is inaccurate too often.
I use the free Strava since it's like Facebook and Alltrails had a baby. For paid subscriptions I use OnX and Gaia. Never had any issue with those two.
This is great and perfect timing. I’ve been using Alltrails for a while now but wondered about the other apps you mentioned. I use the free version of Strava like you said for the social aspect. Thanks for the informative video.
Been using Gaia for years. I have the pro version with tons of layers, fire heat maps, private property boundaries etc for 60.00 a year, can plot my routes etc. I have All trails and Far out as well, but I use them for pre-trip planning to get recent trail data from other users.
I like OnX, but the premium membership is only 29.99, the elite is the 99.99.. For whatever reason, i usually end up using Alltrails though, its just so user friendly. The cowdsourced maps is a downside to Alltrails though.
I am a newb to these apps, but since no one has responded, I'll attempt an answer. I think AllTrails is about finding trails, planning routes in detail, and tracking progress on the trail. FarOut, I think, is about current data along the trail, like say, water sources or hazards, and it's community reported. But I'm just someone about to get back into hiking after being decades out of the game, so take my answer with a grain of salt.
Question for folks out there: among AllTrails, OnX, and Gaia, do you use more than one? Is it worth getting more than one, or would that be redundant? Thanks!
@@BackpackingTV Thank you! And thank you for your useful description of the apps. As someone just about to get back into backpacking after a decades-long hiatus, I think the straightforward simplicity of AllTrails sounds like the right pick for me.
One thing to mention with Gaia is that it comes with an Outside+ subscription. I just subscribed so I'm pretty new to it but it does have A LOT of options
I prefer all trails as it shows me every trail in searches and has reviews that help a lot. It's failed me several times when I downloaded a map and it would show a blank screen once I went offline I can't trust it anymore. Backcountry only shows the most popular trails in my area for some reason and the search produces very mixed results often not even knowing what trail I'm on. I've since switched to natural atlas as I like the nature features. It's working pretty good so far.
I have used AllTrails and OnX but still prefer Gaia.
I use an assortment. Use the free all trails to research trails, and then I'll use Gaia to plot out a particular route, and to track my progress.
I have the OnX paid version, but am still figuring it out.
I use All Trails it too allows you to create your own hiking route. I took two existing trails and hiked the parts I wanted creating one trail.
Great video! Thank you! I agree!
I've used the paid Pro version of AllTrails for years. I don't hike without a downloaded map. Unfortunately, I have gotten off-trail on poorly marked trails or lesser traveled trails and AllTrails got me back on course! I find an interest in OnX, but since AllTrails works for me, I've hated to change.
I bounce between OnX and Gaia depending on which best covers the trail. I'll use All Trails for ideas and initial planning but I have on trail it is inaccurate too often.
I'm a Gaia guy myself
I use the free Strava since it's like Facebook and Alltrails had a baby. For paid subscriptions I use OnX and Gaia. Never had any issue with those two.
This is great and perfect timing. I’ve been using Alltrails for a while now but wondered about the other apps you mentioned. I use the free version of Strava like you said for the social aspect.
Thanks for the informative video.
No problem! Yeah the social aspect is fun. I know runners who have made irl friends on strava ha
Gaia GPS?
Haven't tried that one yet - what do you think about it?
I have gaia I've been using it for a few weeks. It jumps around alot. I'm not sure why. 😒@@BackpackingTV
Komoot is my fave!
I like OnX and have been very happy with it for planning a trip on PC then downloading the offline map on my phone.
Been using Gaia for years. I have the pro version with tons of layers, fire heat maps, private property boundaries etc for 60.00 a year, can plot my routes etc. I have All trails and Far out as well, but I use them for pre-trip planning to get recent trail data from other users.
Count me in on the Gaia Train! It's not even close!
I like OnX, but the premium membership is only 29.99, the elite is the 99.99.. For whatever reason, i usually end up using Alltrails though, its just so user friendly. The cowdsourced maps is a downside to Alltrails though.
What about FarOut? I've heard several thru-hikers talk about it.
I am a newb to these apps, but since no one has responded, I'll attempt an answer. I think AllTrails is about finding trails, planning routes in detail, and tracking progress on the trail. FarOut, I think, is about current data along the trail, like say, water sources or hazards, and it's community reported. But I'm just someone about to get back into hiking after being decades out of the game, so take my answer with a grain of salt.
Question for folks out there: among AllTrails, OnX, and Gaia, do you use more than one? Is it worth getting more than one, or would that be redundant? Thanks!
Redundant! You can't go wrong with any of these. Just make sure to download the maps!!!
@@BackpackingTV Thank you! And thank you for your useful description of the apps. As someone just about to get back into backpacking after a decades-long hiatus, I think the straightforward simplicity of AllTrails sounds like the right pick for me.
No mention of Gaia?
Do the AllTrails recipients of LiveShare have to have/use the app themselves?
Strava wins if only for the heatmaps. Super useful!
Hey! I was wondering if any of this apps have an AR feature, maybe like Pokemon Go but marking the way
I've seen pretty basic route building, but nothing as advanced as that - though it would be cool!
Natural Atlas and Gaia
Gaia clears all of these
Haven't tried it yet! Maybe I should?
One thing to mention with Gaia is that it comes with an Outside+ subscription. I just subscribed so I'm pretty new to it but it does have A LOT of options
I really like Gaia
All of the recent Gaia reviews are really, really bad. Looking for an AllTrails+ replacement.
All trails is significantly more usable and reliable.
I prefer all trails as it shows me every trail in searches and has reviews that help a lot. It's failed me several times when I downloaded a map and it would show a blank screen once I went offline I can't trust it anymore. Backcountry only shows the most popular trails in my area for some reason and the search produces very mixed results often not even knowing what trail I'm on. I've since switched to natural atlas as I like the nature features. It's working pretty good so far.
Caltopo!
A great topic!!!!
These prices seem crazy to me.
Map and compass. The most dependable.
I heard Strava purchased FatMap?
Mike Mike Mike… I’m disappointed in you 😮 you said you all 🤔 but you know it’s y’all!!! You’ve got to get into the program. But nice comparison.
You didn’t even mention the best one, Gaia
All Trails notification for being off trail is really annoying when the map is wrong
I can imagine that being horrible lol
From South Africa...... None of the below.... this is South Africa... Compass and guess-work, perhaps a map.....😅
Komoot
Exactly.