Garmin Base Camp

Use Basecamp without any real problem, but I have been using it for a while now.

 

There are a few video tutorials on the Garmin website for basecamp. Once I watched a couple, using Basecamp seemed quite easy.

 

I use basecamp all the time without problems. I also have Tom Tom in my car and I hate it. I guess it is what you get used too

 

I agree it’s often counter intuitive and somewhat ‘clunky’ to use. However I’ve been using it for years now and pretty well used to it.

 

Base camp is utter sh*te.
I use a Garmin satnav but plan trips with myroute.

 

Google maps is even better!

 

MyRoute App, the best route planner out there. So easy compared to Basecamp.

 

Just out of curiosity, I tried Whitby to Spilsby as a route in basecamp and it came up with a more or less direct route of 120 miles...
Might be the settings or possibly a rogue waypoint to go the route you describe?
It does take a bit of getting used to.

 

Yes I agree, I’ve been using Garmin Basecamp for around 5 years and it’s crap. My old Tom Tom was far more intuitive to use and My Route App is very easy to follow.

 

Each to their own, whatever you find easiest I guess, I've been using Bascamp for several years and Mapsource before that, never had any problems. Had a brief look at MyRoute App and thought it was crap.
I've pre-planned our European tours (usually about 3k miles each year) for over 15years on Mapsource / Basecamp without a problem so they can't be that shit.

 

Agreed.
You have to make sure the settings are correct of course.

 

OMG...base camp is my nightmare!

 

I’m sure Basecamp is a competent piece of software but it’s just not intuitive enough to learn how to use it. Software that is only used sporadically should be quick to master, and Basecamp isn’t.

I liken it to desktop GIS, MapInfo vs ESRI. Both are very good GIS systems, I’m guessing ESRI is the market leader but in terms of ease of use MapInfo is streets ahead.

 

Do I detect a hint of frustration?
So BaseCamp is a bit too technical for you, doesn't mean the program is at fault (perhaps needs a "Not suitable for children under 3 years" )
There's over 300 routes below that I've created on BaseCamp or it's predecessor MapSource over the past 20 years.
It's got me exactly where I wanted by the route I wanted (nearly always).


As I said before, each to their own - don't take it so personally!
Have fun with your MyRoute app, it is possible to use it with Garmin satnav's BTW.

 

What type of "activity" are you choosing when you create a route ?
Are you using waypoints ?

 

My Route App for me. You can save in any format and export to any device. Our club has a Gold subscription so we can all use it.