GoogleMaps Offline
 

Possibly this should be in the section specific to navigation but thought it would be useful for people here to read too.

Google Maps will soon include offline search and navigation | The Verge

Looks like we might be able to use GoogleMaps offline, I don't know exactly how much of it we can save at one time or even what the total amount of data would be.

But would make navigating through countries like Kyrgyzstan a lot easier, no data connections out will the Pamirs and lots of tracks. Would be good to be able to see on maps exactly where they go and plan the day better.

This is very closely related to the sticky thread http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...line-yes-39533
The linked thread hasn't been updated for a while.

You can already do that with HERE from Nokia for your mobile device or Win 8.1 PC. Dunno if it works with Win 7.

https://www.here.com

Nokia pulled out of manufacturing their hardware some time ago and now concentrate on marketing mapping; it seems to me that is where the "battle" for customers lies - software rather than hardware.
In that respect Google are playing catch up with not just Nokia but OSM developers. The latter is commonly used nowadays for all manner of apps on Android platforms which offer various levels of functionality, usually for free.

How things have moved along in just a few years, and innovation of new products for route planning and navigation + communications is inevitable.

Perhaps the sub-forums in here about such matters are becoming overtaken by the technological developments of the ubiquitous smart phone?

That's awesome!

For Android & iPhones, try an app called PDF MAPS.
This app uses the phones GPS to show you where you are on a previously downloaded map when you are outside the service area.
You are required to download the relevant maps you need before hand, a range of different maps are available ie: topographical, tourist & natural resource.
Some maps aren't free, but the majority are free.
This app isn't Google maps off-line. But it may help someone, especially usefull in remote areas of Australia as all Australian topographical maps are free.

I'm impressed with that here app. Shame it doesn't allow downloading of the satellite imagery or the use of gpx files though

Here's an update on Google Maps offline

Google Maps Offline completely misses the point, but it’s a great feature | Pocketnow