Mobile apps can be a great help when off-roading in the back-country. Most of these function sans-signal and can be a good aid and back-up to other technologies we depend on when out wheeling. Here's 13 mostly free iOS & Android apps to aid in your next adventure:
1. Clinometer + bubble level | Android | free
2. Tiltometer – Off Road Gyro Clinometer | iOS | $1.99
3. SAS Survival Guide | Android and iOS | $5.99
4. American Red Cross First Aid | Android and iOS | free
5. Backcountry Navigator TOPO | Android | free
6. Spyglass | iOS | $3.99
7. Commander Compass Lite | iOS | free
8. Tiny Flashlight + LED | Android | free
9. Flashlight (Noah Corp.) | iOS | free
10. Useful Knots | Android | free
11. What Knot To Do | iOS | free
12. Google Sky Map | Android | free
13. Star Tracker Lite | iOS | free
For more info and reviews on each of these apps, read Lori Carey's earlier Android Off-Road Apps and Apple Off-Road Apps articles on Driving Line.
Are there any new apps out there that you wouldn't leave home without?!