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Garmin Custom Maps - How To

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If you have a Garmin GPS unit, you can create and download custom maps onto your unit. When you use the CalTopo website, these custom maps can be almost anything that you can imagine. It means that you don’t necessarily need to buy a Garmin GPS with maps included, and it also means that you can create highly customized maps based on your use scenario. Custom maps have been available for Garmin GPS units for quite some time, but the process was clunky and tech-heavy. Today, using CalTopo, creating custom maps is dead easy. In this guide I’ll show you how to create the maps, download them to your Garmin, and view them in Google Earth to visualize the topography.
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@l.nguyen860 Жыл бұрын

It looks like free Caltopo account no longer allows free KMZ download. Thanks for this tutorial.

@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын

yea you need paid now but worth considering, not a bad deal

@ethankincaid9022 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Got a 64st a few years ago and couldn’t find much good info or videos on how to make custom maps with tracks and waypoints and kind of gave up on it and put in drawer. Stumbled across this video and gave me great info and time and some motivation to get it out again and make maps and do some more adventurous hiking.

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear - the 64 is a solid unit - the interface can be a bit tricky at first but once you get it, you can basically understand every other Garmin

@deaconlight7146 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome. I’ve been trying to find a great video explaining customizing maps for Garmin. Much appreciated!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍👍

@armanshahmohamad436 3 жыл бұрын

Dude i really appreciate your tutorials, since it's not possible to purchase Garmin maps(or anything else on that matter!) in my country. Thank you.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cool glad it comes in handy! 👍

@NP-th1mo Жыл бұрын

Your vids and knowledge are great. Thank you I’ve learnt loads 👍

@mountainmanmcbeachfront5296 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid dude! caltopos is awesome!

@user-jn4eh7cb7s 4 жыл бұрын

Just recieved my garmin yesterday. Thanks for these videos!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Have fun with it!

@YosemiteFour Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for doing this video and the website. I want to find one Garmin that I can use in the car, on the bike and in the back-country.

@royalfolkspark 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO......(no stupid intro) Right to the point.....(thumbs up) + subscribed.

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍👍👍

@jmash41 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video! Thank you!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helpful! 🙏👍

@g.fortin3228 4 жыл бұрын

I'll try my luck with this on the 30x when it arrives, but I'm on a PC so hopefully it wont be too different. After the layers were brought in I didnt notice a "save as" when it was sent to the device so I'm only questioning how to save the section of the map I want to send. But nice demo of how this is map builder works.

@christinamoneyhan5688 8 ай бұрын

I’m way too old to understand 99% of this. I’m ll just keep my Garman state map loaded into my unit because I don’t plan on going into a different area. However, with all that said , it’s a pretty cool way to get the most accurate maps.

@ScottRacette 3 жыл бұрын

This was incredible. Great tips!

@dz2k 2 жыл бұрын

Does this require a purchase of CALTOPO? I'm using the free browser option and can't see the download as KMZ option

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, since I released this video they've moved that into the first paid tier unfortunately.

@dz2k 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thanks for the response. Another question, I have some KMZ files that I have copied into my garmin's CustomMaps folder but when I go to my device - map setup - configure maps, I do not have the custom maps option that I can see on yours, any idea what's causing this?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

@@dz2k It might mean that the KMZ files are not compatible for whatever reason. I'd reboot the device and see if they show. Otherwise you might want to check here: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=cVuMqGHWaM7wTFWMkPNLN9 - and then dig in the Garmin support forums.

@bldavis11 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@baldvale5418 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@gabrielrandazzo4266 2 жыл бұрын

Muy buen video. Saludos...

@matsr2497 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to ask, how big of an area could you cover in one custom map?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on the file size.

@litlp33 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@dumbdumbdougie 4 жыл бұрын

You made it!!! Thanks so much!!!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 👍👍👍

@dumbdumbdougie 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy thanks again for these videos i just got my 66i and if it wasn't for your setup video i would still be scratching my head.

@williamcifuentes3555 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm planning to hike in Colombia but it's difficult to find adequate maps. I know there are literally thousands of trails there but in my experience the only place where they can be barely visualized is Google Earth. Any advise? You really do a fantastic job.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Use the guide here to spit out some custom OSM maps and all the trails should be on the device.

@ekolenelsonbetobe4711 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you very much for the lectures, I created my map but was unable to download it and make use of it. Could you please help me out?

@MiniEggs1999 4 жыл бұрын

Good quality video. I didn’t realise you could only plot tracks on custom maps. Could you have sent it to your fenix 6 Watch? Does it look the same ? Thanks

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Think it's only handheld GPS units: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=cVuMqGHWaM7wTFWMkPNLN9

@chrisgeorgatos491 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Which version of Caltopo you are using and when I open my 66i and go to my map setup and then to configure maps, the custom maps doesn't come up...please advise. Thanks

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to do tech support but if the custom map isn't showing up, it's probably not on the device. I'd confirm by mounting the Garmin as a drive and looking at the files. && I'm using the standard online CalTopo - good luck!

@ceajay7613 2 жыл бұрын

Do not know what has changed, but the subscription is a bit high, down loaded the maps, can not use. Just tossed $50 out the door. It will not save a file as a KMZ and Basecamp say the file that was save can not be read. So disappointing,

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I would contact CalTopo support, they are good with helping. It definitely works, I've done it many times.

@johnreddy2078 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great instructions. Quick question on overlaying a second type of map with Caltopo or GAIA. If you overlay a map on their site and then send that KMZ file to let's say a GPSMAP 66i, is that sent as a merged type map or will you be able to still hide the overlay in the GPS and see the original first map only in the GPS? In other words, does that KMZ file keep the individual files and still allow you to change the transparency of both maps once it is moved to the GPS?

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

The KMZ is just one layer, all jammed together.

@johnreddy2078 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thank you

@swaspc7618 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you make the Route directly in CalTopo and after import to Basecamp?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@jimhicksuk 2 күн бұрын

* Hi, great videos. Got a question. I’m off to do the Everest Base Camp trek in Sept, and looking for a downloadable map I can add to my new 617i. I rang the support and purchased Outdoor map+, but that is tedious and won’t work because of the distance and terrain. * Is there way I can down load a map with the route already on. For example All Trails.

@Hikingguy Күн бұрын

You can create your own route / map in AllTrails (desktop works best > My Maps) , sync it to your phone, then download the offline maps there. Also noticed this: www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/nepal/province-1/everest-base-camp-trek You can export the GPX and load it onto your Garmin too.

@jimhicksuk Күн бұрын

@@Hikingguy you truly are a superstar, very much appreciated

@BourbonWhiskies 3 жыл бұрын

Am I understanding this correctly? I have to be a pro member to get the KMZ file?

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Now you do, when I did the video, you didn't.

@BourbonWhiskies 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thank you for the update.

@joaosiqueira6641 2 жыл бұрын

Greaaat Video & tips. Do y know if this maps work well on Etrex 30x? Really thanks if u could respond, because for Brazilian money the pro caltopo is not so cheap... Best regards

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

yes will work on eTrex 30x! 👍

@fghtk4009 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to run the batch file, I see it on Basecamp in the maps tab. when I go to map installer it doesn't show up even tho it does in Basecamp.

@giuppy75m 4 ай бұрын

hi, is there exist anymore a version for mac m1? where to download? On the website export function is not functioning (grey) , any idea? thanks

@tiberiuswade8789 2 жыл бұрын

OK have garminmap 64st. Install extra SD card to load more maps. ?? How am I or do I read from the SD card?

@worroSfOretsevraH 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Do you know if there are free downloadable maps for Magellan GPS units? Like Openstreetmap? I have an Explorist 610, but cannot find any open free maps for it. A real bummer. Thank you.

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't know, haven't used a Magellan

@Trackhoe075 3 жыл бұрын

I am a total newbie at this so please forgive my ignorance. I gather that in order for base camp to work with detail you have to purchase other maps? Otherwise the shell is just a lil more detailed than my e10 is this correct? Thanks in advance Base camp online help is bogus

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

You can use free OSM maps and it's great. No need to purchase anything. Look for the article on free maps on my website.

@matsr2497 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but I cant get it to work. Garmin says the map has to be under 3GB which result in a map that can not present any detailed view, it looks like the map must hold more "pages", can you help??

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried breaking it up into smaller areas and having multiple custom maps?

@ThePenetratur 4 жыл бұрын

How would you create a map with outlines to a county?

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question that I don't have a good answer for

@joshgust32 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to load a KMZ of roads that are basically just a bunch of Placemarks drawing lines through coordinates. When I load these onto my 66i, some of are said to be too large "An image file in a Custom Map is too big". None have any images related, and when I pair down what I'm loading on the device, I don't see the "Custom Maps" option showing above my other installed maps. Any ideas? Are these kmz files loaded properly and just enabled silently and by default? If so, do I only see them when I'm "within range" of these items, b/c scrolling to where I should see some of these roads, I don't see anything?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh - not sure about that one. But it's supposed to show up when you are in range of them, and just double-check the map settings to make sure they are enabled with nothing on top. I found this online which might help > Experienced the same problem, and found that reason is not in file size but in file name. My file name had contain "special" letters of my language, and when I renamed it,file works properly. You should check your file name, which have to contain only english alphabet letters, no commas, dots..Not sure about numbers. Delete your file from GPS. Then rename it everywhere it appears, in folder on your PC, in Google Earth places list and in properties window of your file in GE. Then upload your file to your Garmin Custom Maps folder again. That worked well for me! I discovered that, knowing my file size is not bigger than others loaded, so i start investigation what else could cause the problem... Good luck!

@robertdole5391 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to export MGRS maps to Garmin Tactix Delta; at say 1:25,000 scale?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I think this only works with Outdoors Handhelds, not watches.

@pimmpinjim895 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to pay for the topo service to be able to add this map to your gps

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

When I did the video you didn't, but now CalTopo requires a premium subscription to do this. Not too expensive though and worth it for me.

@gm780 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning can you direct me to a video showing me how to get open street maps into Basecamp? Please consider me a DUMMY, I need step by step! I have a Etrex 20 that I've had for years and still don't know how to us it. Ive got Basecamp on my computer, I've worked with the map that it comes with. ( non route-able) This video was helpful for customizing, and getting the map into my Garmin, but if I don't know where or how to down load the maps into basecamp, then the info in this video is useless to me. In short I need BaseCamp for Dummies. PLEASE HELP! Thank you!

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

try this > hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/how-to-get-free-garmin-gps-maps-for-hiking/