Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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CalTopo offers serious mapping power for $20/year, with offline maps, route planning, and phone sync that works when cell service doesn't. I walk through the web interface, explain free versus paid plans, and show how to create routes, layer map types, and export tracks to your phone. The interface isn't as polished as Gaia GPS, but the depth is unmatched. If you're planning complex routes, scouting snow conditions with satellite layers, or need reliable offline access, CalTopo delivers. Start on the website, build your route, sync to the mobile app, and you're set for backcountry navigation.
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Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
NEW VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=4-XACV5OS44
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
CalTopo offers serious mapping power for $20/year, with offline maps, route planning, and phone sync that works when cell service doesn't. I walk through the web interface, explain free versus paid plans, and show how to create routes, layer map types, and export tracks to your phone. The interface isn't as polished as Gaia GPS, but the depth is unmatched. If you're planning complex routes, scouting snow conditions with satellite layers, or need reliable offline access, CalTopo delivers. Start on the website, build your route, sync to the mobile app, and you're set for backcountry navigation.
---
*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
