google also allows offline caching, but also needs to be set up ahead of time. AFAIK once you set a region to download, it will update that cache regularly.
I would expect this is a feature that most map apps would offer
Comment on I would personally just treat whatever direction I'm facing at the time as North and go from there.
superkret@feddit.org 2 days agoDo you have a minute to talk about Openstreetmap? You can download the map before you head out, then navigate without data connection.
Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 2 days ago
AA5B@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Following the gps map- is great when you’re trying to get somewhere, but if the goal is walking, I usually want to leave the tech in my pocket. Compass is a nice compromise to help navigate while still taking a break from behind slave to the machine
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 days ago
This requires foresight. Most people don’t plan on getting lost.
superkret@feddit.org 2 days ago
I just use the app for navigation so I always download the map for the area I travel to before I go.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I used to do the same when i was too poor to afford data on my phone or when i go through areas with poor service.