FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle

Overall the app offers a great experience. I have purchased all the PCT Apps and used for many years. There is one major issue that all of you should be aware of. It has been around awhile and still not fixed. Do not have the app open while turning your phone off airplane mode. If you do it will do a search probably to see if you have a subscription or purchase. If you have poor cell service the link to your maps disappear. The dowloaded maps remain but you can’t access. If however you created a route, you can access those and get access to the downloaded maps and comments. I am guessing most people don’t have routes created so you are in danger of loosing access to maps while on trail. This is one of the reasons, I have paper maps and a compass. But I am guessing many users don’t have this as a back up. So this could be a safety issue.

I downloaded this on recommendation by my friend who goes backcountry trips. I downloaded and saw that there are 2 options. One single trail map that you pay for and will be yours, or you subscribe for a time and explore different trails. I found the subscription to be more useful, though for through hikers one trail may be useful. I found them to be expensive, that is why 4 stars. I am yet to see how it turns out. I could map my next backpacking trip on this and see the water sources, campsites, shelters and so far it looks good! Much better than onX in my opinion.