Say goodbye to getting lost and hello to stress-free hiking navigation
In this video, I will showcase how I set up and effortlessly navigate on hikes using Garmin Watches and OS Maps. It’s a system I have been using for the past 16 months with my Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Solar Sapphire and and is a great option for both beginner and experienced hikers.
Alongside using it to hike all over the UK and abroad, It’s played a major part in my successful attempts of the Welsh 3000s, Snowdon 6 Challenge alongside my Welsh Three Peaks Cycle. The process also works on the new Garmin Fenix 8.
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28 Comments
OS Maps is a pure piece of shit made by donkeys. Never worked and never will. Offline maps never worked. Garmin maps are built in any recent watches and work all the time. Screw OSCraps.
Hey chris, thanks for that, i got OS premium based on this video. Really struggling with other map downloads being stuck on 0% (irrespective of wifi speed) is there a fix for this?
You're hardly testing your navigation skills if you're following a line your watch! I get the distinct impression you thinking actually navigating with a map and compass is a bit old fashioned and pointless?
I must say the views were spectacular. Thank you so much. For a casual runner what could be some use case scenarios with the navigation features apart of the saved locations, distance remaining, routing? I would like to practice using it more to learn how to take advantage of all the possibilities rather than needing it. Any help or useful suggestions would be appreciated.
Describing having an actual map as “old school” is pretty terrifying
Do you have to buy outdoor maps+ to see a map on a Garmin watch? When I download a GPSx I just get a pink route on a white background
Although you've downloaded onto your watch it'll have topoactive maps or similar not os maps ….I had to pay for outdoor maps plus on my fenix 8 to get os on my watch … That said topoactive are good
OS maps currently half price!
what's the cheapest model garmin watch this works on? Cheers!
I’ve never thought of using a power bank when hiking great idea what’s the best for the Garmin?and I’m now going to subscribe to OS maps didn’t realise you could do that with the routes and the garmin app I’ve only been into hiking since 2021 and I’ve got a fenix 6 pro solar and looking to upgrade to an 8
Hi, Does it work the same for a handheld gaming device?
Altercations @ 2:00 🙂
But in constant navigation mode, the watch battery drains quite quickly…
Using the map seems to drain the battery flat, I did a course and the battery was dead after 6 hours. I will only use the map when needed and won’t do a course.
Thanks, that was really helpful as a new Garmin user. Paper maps and compass isn't old school, it's a necessity, at least as a back up. Have a word with the Mountain Rescue chaps if you need convincing.
I remember camping up in that gully with my mum early noughties. Looked down to see a Jaguar stocking past then heard on the radio that the Air France Concorde had stacked it.
Killer my friend. Thank you
When I do this my map has no typography and is very minimal, have I missed something?
How do you adjust the data fields when you’ve loaded the course? I can’t seem to crack that
That app sounds great, too. Adthat I am in USA
If you have a YHA membership the Premium OS maps subscription is cheaper if bought direct from OS online
Looks like you doxed your home location at 2:41, I suggest editing the video to remove it
I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't protect your van better by strapping one wheel to your backpack. 🤣
This was really helpful- thank you
Got my sub mate. No bullshit and just the info I was looking for.
Good video but not sure maps and compasses should ever be called old school and should always be promoted as the standard recommended way to navigate properly. Tech, phones and watches are also great and I use my watch all the time but there are circumstances when map/compass are the easiest and only way to navigate properly. People should be encouraged to carry them at all times and have the skills to use them. Tech has too many drawbacks which would have been useful to describe on the video.
biggest thing i found is you have to activate the activity when you start lol
Hi there, I have just purchased a pre owned Garmin fenix 6x Sapphire can I do the same thing create the maps on OS then upload to my phone. Not too pc savvy so any info appreciated.