The 5 Best Mapping Tools

Thanks to smartphones and Google maps, we're all navigation experts now. But what are the best tools to use offline? Paper maps, dedicated GPS devices, tablets, or something else?

USGS Topo Map Source

Garmin ForeTrex 401

Garmin eTrex 32x

ATAK News:

S2 Underground's ATAK Tutorial:

Android tablet with E-Ink display:

[hklyfe]

My 5 best mapping tools:

1) Pokemon Go
2) Two crayons and a piece of paper
3) the Maps song memorized from Dora the explorer
4) Asking for directions and not paying attention to them
5) Flipping a coin when I'm not sure if I should go left or right

[chap]

People don't wanna hear it, but the land nav, the cyber security, and comms videos are more likely to save/improve your life vs how you set up your plate carrier or whether you run a red dot or an lpvo. Not to say plate carriers and rifles aren't important, but you have to have balance.

[Axepax]

I can feel the smoothness of my brain slowly forming into something useful

[bryceanderson]

Tbh, these are my favorite videos. Everyone is putting out "shoot stuff fast" videos but very few are putting out the other "98% of what it actually takes to really be prepared" videos.

Thanks a ton Isaac.

[charlesotto]

Building out the well rounded civilian, one video at a time. Keep it up!

[chaoticcaninejb]

Issac, do more videos!!! You have a way of articulating and presenting information that would normally bore the hell outta me from others, but I'm locked in when your presenting. Always solid stuff!

[AXguitarplayer]

Isaac back at it again with the super helpful knowledge bombs 🙌

[Rajinbin]

I really like how this channel has evolved into more than just fast shooting. It has really filled an niche that, most channels don't cover as it cover multiple topics that most shooting channel don't cover. keep it up.

[captaindietrich]

“So this video is not going to have a cool intro…”
So that was a lie 🧐

[JakeReillyEDM]

Whenever I see Isaac, I feel my brain expanding.
Awesome video!

[TheBigLeeg]

Isaac is obviously the eldest brother. Smart enough to know shot bot was onto something, humble enough to get involved, and wise enough to lead from behind.

[rebelus]

Rescuers down under references are appreciated:)

[Ferromancer]

My man out here giving us useful information AND bringing Rescuers Down Under back into the public eye. True King.

[cpt_constitution]

Isaac is putting out the absolute best content. I feel like he's a mad scientist with a large budget and is told, "Ok... Figure out how we can do THIS." And he runs off and tests a ton of stuff. You're doing the Lord's work, bro.

[Extremekhan]

Ive been spending the last 3 days taking a deep dive into understanding ATAK, different mesh systems, different plug-ins, etc. Timing on this vid is nice.

[thesickening]

Its videos like these and the podcasts as well that prove this is one of the best companies out there. T-Rex Arms consistently go far beyond trying to sell you their products, and instead constantly try to inform the masses, get them to think rather than just tell them what to think.

Isaac, please continue to release these kinds of videos. They help more than you could imagine.

[el]

That garmen foretrex is no joke, got me through the gauntlet portion of maneuver training…..it came to be known as the most prized of possessions….the woobie

[TierCitizen]

I deeply appreciate how detailed you guys are in your videos. Well done gents.

[jamesh]

Was a career 19D. I used the garmin foretrex, but mostly for spot check. I spent so much time committed to maps and protractor it seemed faster.

[HamRadioCrashCourse]

Damnit, Isaac talked about ATAK…. No, ATAK doesn’t work well (actually not all) with a Baofeng. We’re working on things, but I feel like we’re WAY off.