GPS maps Garmin vs third party vs open source

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Anyone have any experience with third party or open source maps? Our garmin 1370 has done well for us in Europe but doesn't include Australia and Garmin wants $160 for the maps so thats out as an option. Looks like third parties come in around $45 while the open source ones are free.

We have Sprint for a carrier and while we've done sim cards before Sprint doesn't always make this a smooth process plus I suspect signal may be problematic in some parts of Oz.

 

[paperwastage]

Here maps is on android/iOs/windows phone, and free as well. used it, pretty good for a free option



http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/10/9700440/google-maps-offline-navigation-search-available

google maps has offline navigation in some areas... might be worth it to pre-load it on your devices

 

[lxskllr]

I use Osmand/Openstreetmap. Not as good as google, but it gets me where I need to go.

 

[Exterous]

Thanks guys!

 

[Crow550]

Thanks guys!

Yeah +1 for Here Maps. Also check out Navmii....

I think those are the best two for offline free maps....

Google Maps has offline support which is decent but Here & Navfree offer complete offline experience.