I have just finished rebuilding my computer to Win 7 after a disastrous upgrade to Win 10.I have been using Garmin Mapsource to plan trips but the install is a pain and requires that I hook up my outdated Garmin GPS which I never use. So it is time to get another mapping program. When the Internet is available Google Maps might work but I want something I can use without access to the Internet.So, what do you all recommend?

Its not which is best anymore, Its only what you can get. DeLorme has been sold, so I don't know the status of Street Atlas or whether it will be continued. I understand but have not tried, that Google maps will down sections that you need.

I use Mapsource also and feel your pain. Garmin is pushing "Base Camp" but I don't like it. It's a free download if you want to try it. I've been using Google Maps, and then using Earth to grab the coordinates and plug them into my GPS. If you have the luxury of planning ahead, that method will take you to within 10' of your destination. It's a little time consuming but worth it for me.

We are using ms streets and trips...2013 was the last one. You probably can find it if you look hard.

I just used Good Sam's trip planning. I never used any before, and this seemed good. Only for members though.

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Johno02
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
Its not which is best anymore, Its only what you can get. DeLorme has been sold, so I don't know the status of Street Atlas or whether it will be continued. I understand but have not tried, that Google maps will down sections that you need.
Cat_Lady
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
CoPilot
TooTall2
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
I use Mapsource also and feel your pain. Garmin is pushing "Base Camp" but I don't like it. It's a free download if you want to try it. I've been using Google Maps, and then using Earth to grab the coordinates and plug them into my GPS. If you have the luxury of planning ahead, that method will take you to within 10' of your destination. It's a little time consuming but worth it for me.
NHIrish
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
We are using ms streets and trips...2013 was the last one. You probably can find it if you look hard.
steveh27
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
I just used Good Sam's trip planning. I never used any before, and this seemed good. Only for members though.
RFCN2
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
Google maps has evolved slowly to let you plan your trips and save the results. In the past I have used DeLorme, Streets & Trips, and the Trailer Life planning software. All three of the above are gone and you can only get old copies. We are in the middle of a long trip and I used Google Maps for the first time as my main planner. It has worked well so far. Of course you have to have a fairly reliable internet source to use it during your trip. And nice if it works on your smart phone.

Surprised to hear of your Windows 10 problem. Before we left on this trip I added Windows 10 to two older laptops and so far it has worked very well. Much better than I expected.
Rover_Bill
Explorer II
Jun 23, 2016
Garmin Basecamp along with my Garmin RV 660 LMT. When you first download Basecamp it uses an old not too accurate default map and very few POI’s (what do you want for free?). When you run it on your PC with the GPS attached, it uses the map info and POI’s in the GPS. I just used it to build my upcoming 3-month New England Fall trip. Love it!
gatorcq
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
I have been using Google Maps since 2013. I just recently deleted my main map and transferred over to Open Source Map.

Here is my latest GMap for 2016, as I am trying something new. I am now Uploading photos to the places we have been. So clicking on the balloon will show photos if I have uploaded them

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joebedford
Nomad II
Jun 23, 2016
Basecamp
mockturtle
Explorer II
Jun 24, 2016
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 is still the best but the last edition. Unfortunately, I now have a Macbook and I haven't found any comparable software that will work offline.