I just bought a Garmin Southwest 24K DVD version from REI the other day. I haven't opened it up yet. Although REI has a really good return policy, I assume I won't be able to return it after opening the packaging since it's a DVD version, so I'm trying to figure out beforehand how worth it this software is before opening.
I'm curious how these particular paid version maps compare? How easy are these maps to read on your GPS compared to the typical GPS File Depot free version map? How detailed are they? Do they label national forests, swamps, etc, etc, similar to the GPS File Depot versions? How easy is it to differentiate the BLM, national forest, and national park areas from each other? I guess the big difference is the Garmin 24K are shaded relief, and routable for paved roads (although I believe some GPS File Depot maps are routable)?
I'm curious how these particular paid version maps compare? How easy are these maps to read on your GPS compared to the typical GPS File Depot free version map? How detailed are they? Do they label national forests, swamps, etc, etc, similar to the GPS File Depot versions? How easy is it to differentiate the BLM, national forest, and national park areas from each other? I guess the big difference is the Garmin 24K are shaded relief, and routable for paved roads (although I believe some GPS File Depot maps are routable)?