Can you run Garmin Maps on a laptop or iOS device without owning a Garmin GPS?

[1Louder]

I already bought HEMA Explorer and I have the MotionX and Earthmate (with my DeLorme Explorer) app as well. I don't have an iPad so for route planning it seems to make more sense to me to do that on Garmin BaseCamp (on a laptop) and then export the file to any of the apps I just mentioned. HEMA has descent maps (probably the same as Gaia) but route planning on my iPhone seems like a bad idea. The DeLorme online route planning for Eartmate leaves a lot to be desired but will hopefully be improved now that Garmin bought them.

Hema has less map choices but there is one that seems similar to Google Terrain. If Basecamp can export to GPX you ar good to go. If not see if http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/ might be able to convert the Garmin format to GPX.

 

[gahi]

Have you tried running garmin mapsource? Its an older version of software that supports live tracking. You will also need gpsgate to convert your signal. I used to run this setup with a small usb gps puck.

 

[Joe917]

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