BackCountry Navigator GPS PRO

Offline navigation for remote areas

BackCountry Navigator GPS PRO is an outdoor mapping and navigation app for hikers, hunters, anglers, equestrians, off-road riders, and search-and-rescue users. It is designed for places where mobile data may be unavailable, with support for downloading map information for use away from a cellular connection. The app is published by Nii Game INC and belongs to the Maps & Navigation category.

Maps and route planning

The app can work with several types of topographic and outdoor map sources, including USGS, Caltopo, and OpenCycleMap data. Users can view terrain and trail information, save locations, and plan trips before heading into the field. Optional map content can add information such as land boundaries, lake contours, or activity-specific trails, depending on the area and the available source.

Coordinates and file support

BackCountry Navigator GPS PRO supports importing and exporting routes or points through GPX and KML files. It also accepts several coordinate formats, including latitude and longitude, UTM, and MGRS. These tools make it suitable for users who exchange route data with other mapping software or need more precise location references than a standard road-navigation app provides.

Who it suits

This is a specialist tool rather than a turn-by-turn driving navigator. Its detailed map options and coordinate features are useful for planning and following routes beyond marked roads, although new users may need time to learn the interface. Android Wear support can also place selected navigation information on a compatible smartwatch. The app has 100,000+ installs, a 3.4590163 rating from 6,951 reviews, and is best suited to users who need offline, terrain-focused navigation.