BackCountry Navigator XE: Professional-Grade GPS for the Rugged Wilderness

Name: BackCountry Navigator XE
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.06 (1 reviews)

Equip yourself with the ultimate off-grid tool. Download precision topographic maps, monitor BLM boundaries, and navigate the backcountry with confidence using professional-grade GPS tracking and offline data—no cell service required.

Publisher

Jirolabs LLC

The Wilderness in Focus

Discover the interface used by 28K+ users.

BackCountry Navigator XE app interface displaying a list of saved trips with cloud synchronization feature

BackCountry Navigator XE app interface showing various worldwide topographic and satellite map source options.

BackCountry Navigator XE interface showing a grid-based system to select and download map blocks for offline use

BackCountry Navigator XE app interface showing worldwide vector map sources on a smartphone screen.

Two smartphones displaying topographic maps with recorded tracks and waypoints in the BackCountry Navigator XE app

BackCountry Navigator XE app interface displaying map overlays with land boundaries and parcel data.

Master Every Terrain

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 28K+ users.

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Total Offline Independence

Download high-detail map blocks before you leave. Navigate with confidence in cellular dead zones using our efficient grid-based offline system.

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Precise Boundary Intelligence

Identify BLM boundaries and parcel data in real-time. Navigate public and private lands with legal certainty and professional precision.

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Desktop to Trail Sync

Plan your routes on a big screen and sync to your mobile device instantly. Import GPX files and record tracks with full pro-level data export.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 28K+ people who love this app.

"As an avid hunter in the Western US, the BLM boundaries and parcel data are absolute lifesavers. I can scout remote areas with total confidence that I am staying on public land. The offline grid download feature is intuitive and hasn't failed me once in deep backcountry where cell service is non-existent."

Marcus T., Backcountry Hunter

"This is the ultimate tool for overlanding. I plan my routes on my desktop, sync the GPX tracks to the cloud, and then use my iPad in my rig for real-time navigation. The vector maps are incredibly detailed and take up so little space. It has completely replaced my dedicated handheld GPS unit."

Elena R., Adventure Overlander

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

30%

Negative

Summary

This mobile app receives predominantly negative feedback, especially from iOS users who find it significantly inferior to its Android counterpart. Core functionality is frequently reported as broken, with issues spanning map downloads, GPS data display, and search features, rendering the app unusable for many. Users also criticize its high subscription costs, paywalls, and persistent bugs and crashes, despite positive mentions of its offline mapping concept and previous reliability. Specific problems like purchased maps no longer working are noted after updates.

Common Themes

Map and Navigation Data(7)

Core Functionality Issues(6)

Bugs and Stability(4)

Pricing and Value(4)

iOS User Experience(4)

Offline Mapping Capability(3)

Missing Features(2)

About the app

Everything you need to know about BackCountry Navigator XE.

Description

Explore the outdoors on your own terms with BackCountry Navigator XE. Choose and download maps for offline use. Use your iOS device as a handheld GPS. Choose from over 50 worldwide and country specific map sources. App makes suggestions based on where the map is centered. The worldwide sources are often the best. Some countries with specific content to consider are Spain, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With membership, save maps for offline use. An easy grid interface lets you choose blocks for download, and see those you have already downloaded. Switch to offline maps to see what you have downloaded when out in the backcountry. A worldwide vector map, known as the BackCountry World Map, allows for quick download of large blocks. Small size with splendid detail even when zoomed in. Navigate in the wild with GPS Record your path as a track, seeing a customized set of stats as you progress. Set waypoints by tapping the screen or at the current GPS Location. Upload or download trips from the cloud on demand. See the trips on your desktop browser. Import or export GPX or KML. Updated UI for this website is coming soon. Optional overlays enhance map with boundaries, parcel data, or trail maps. BLM boundaries show limits of various types of federal lands within the western United States. Most US States have parcel data and wildlife management boundaries. Use is subject to license agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Latest Version

0.6.60

Size

181.3 MB

First Released

Oct 7, 2021

Take Command of Your Next Backcountry Adventure

Turn your device into a professional-grade handheld GPS. Download BackCountry Navigator XE now for reliable offline maps, BLM boundaries, and precision tracking even when the signal dies.

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