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Trail Boss
Trail Boss is a mapping tool, navigator, and trip recorder designed for outdoor enthusiasts. It can be used for various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, trail running, city walking, hunting, and more. The tool offers maps with worldwide coverage, including hiking, biking, ATV, and ski trails. Users can choose from different map styles, such as streets, satellite, and topographic maps, and can download maps for offline use.
One of the key features of Trail Boss is the ability to share trips with friends or web services like Strava, and import trips from various sources. Users can pre-plan routes or trace their own route and receive guidance using built-in maps, recorded tracks from previous trips, or routes and trail maps shared by other users.
Additional features include the ability to add placemarks, pictures, and video to maps, as well as join location sharing groups to share real-time location with group members.
Trail Boss does not require creating an account or providing personal information. It can be used without logging in and without receiving spam emails. While it offers a basic version with sufficient functionality, a subscription unlocks advanced settings and other cool features. The subscription is reasonably priced at $4.99 for one year.
It is important to note that Trail Boss uses GPS even when the phone is shut off while recording a trip, which may significantly decrease battery life.