off road GPS... topographic maps etc

[v7guy]

I've been gearing up for trails and weekend camping.
One of the bigger subjects on various forums have been topographic maps. To be blunt... I can't read and really don't know what one is. I've only been reading for a few hours.

While assuming there is an android app for everything I searched for it and came up with these threads.
http://androidforums.com/android-applications/56534-need-trail-gps-nav-app-like-garmin-oregon-2.html
http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/56405-i-am-developing-new-gps-app.html

Does anyone have any info they can share for learning physical maps? Any info for software maps?

[v7guy]

Specifically I'm geared towards the android apps but this would be a good place for any and all smart phone topographical GPS apps.

I've been looking at this lately. It appears there could be several Android/Iphone options... everything seems sorta iffy though. I haven't gotten a chance to get really deep offroad, have any of you found these apps useful? Here's what I've found.

http://www.trekbuddy.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=464&start=545

http://www.codesector.com/maverick.php in the android app store supposedly

http://www.gaiagps.com/

http://www.viamici.com/

http://www.mapdroyd.com/

http://www.codesector.com/maverick.php

http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/

many of these have android and Iphone apps, anybody have reviews?

[TangoBravo]

I use backcountry navigator, i used the demo first and then purchased the premium one. It works well and does not need cell service. Any questions just let me know.

[v7guy]

Not sure how I managed it but I don't suppose someone could merge the two topographic map threads I made could they?

[The Roadie]

Done.

[Trail X]

I didn't see this one listed: http://overlandnavigator.com/

I have no personal experience, but I have read good reviews.