garmin-basecamp
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Description:
3D mapping application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.8.13@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Garmin  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: gps mapping outdoors navigation garmin
Install: brew install --cask garmin-basecamp
About:
Garmin BaseCamp is a comprehensive desktop application designed for outdoor enthusiasts to plan and manage their trips. It allows users to view and organize GPS data, plan routes, and create waypoints on detailed topographic maps. The tool serves as a central hub for syncing adventure data between a computer and compatible Garmin devices.
Key Features:
  • Trip planning with detailed topographic and satellite imagery
  • Route and waypoint management for hiking, biking, and driving
  • Data synchronization with Garmin handheld GPS units and wearables
  • 3D visualization of terrain and elevation profiles
Use Cases:
  • Planning multi-day hiking or backpacking trips with detailed waypoints
  • Creating and sharing custom routes for cycling or off-road adventures
  • Reviewing and organizing activity data from Garmin devices post-trip
Alternatives:
  • AllTrails – Web and mobile-focused, better for discovering pre-made routes, less powerful for complex custom route planning.
  • QGIS – Open-source and highly powerful for GIS analysis, but has a much steeper learning curve and is not device-specific.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm 4.8.13 0 VERSION_BUMP f0082fda