Basecamp Map Installation [ PC ]

Installing and Using Backroad MapBooks on a PC

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1. Prerequisites

Item	What to do	Links
Garmin Basecamp	Install Basecamp to view and load maps.	Download Garmin Basecamp
7‑Zip (optional)	If your OS can’t extract ZIP files, install 7‑Zip for free.	Download 7‑Zip
Backroad MapBooks account	Sign‑up or log in to access your map downloads.	Backroad MapBooks Login
MicroSD card	Insert into the PC or GPS unit to access the unlock key (.gma file).	—

Note – All map files are delivered as a single .zip archive (e.g. SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win.zip).

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2. Downloading the Map Archive

1. Log in

   • Navigate to the Backroad MapBooks website and sign in.
   • If you don’t have an account, click Create New Account and follow the prompts.

2. Navigate to “MY GPS Maps”

   • Click the MY GPS Maps button on the homepage to reach the registration page.

3. Locate your product

   • Find the product title for your province (e.g., “BC2025”) and click the small arrow to the right of it to expand the product details.
     

4. Download the ZIP

   • Click the Download for PC button and choose a location to save the file (the default is usually the Downloads folder).
   • The download link will point to something like: SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win.zip.

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3. Extracting the ZIP Archive

1. Locate the file

   • Open the folder where you saved the archive.

2. Extract

   • Windows – Right‑click → Extract All…
   • If you’re using 7‑Zip, right‑click → 7‑Zip → Extract Here.

3. Verify extraction

   • After extraction you should see a folder named similar to SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win containing an installer executable and a copy of the .gpi file:
     BRMBBC2025_2025.exe (replace BC with your province code).

     BC2025.gpi (replace BC with your province code).

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4. Installing and Unlocking maps in Basecamp.

1. Insert the MicroSD card
   • If you have the MicroSD card inserted into the PC or your Garmin GPS and plugged into the computer.
   • The card will appear as a removable drive (e.g., E:).

1b. Download your .gma

• If you Downloaded the .gma file from your account.
• The file will be downloaded to "Downloads" or the location you choose.

2. Launch the installer
   • Double‑click the executable (BRMB####_2025.exe, where #### is your province code).
   • A screen will appear guiding you through the installation, you can accept the default installation directory.
   • A final screen will appear prompting you to provide a .gma file.

3. Select the .gma file

   • Option A – SD File Select
     • Pick your MicroSD drive from the drop‑down list.
     • The installer will copy the unlock key to Basecamp automatically.
   • Option B – Browse for file
     • If the card isn’t shown as a drive letter, click Browse and navigate to the card or to the location where the .gma file was downloaded from your account.

4. Complete the installation

   • Click Next → Finish.
   • Basecamp will now contain the new map data.

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5. Post‑Installation

• Launch Garmin Basecamp – Verify that the new maps are visible.
• Configure Basecamp – Use the following resource for detailed configuration options:
  https://brmb.support/books/4configuring-garmin-basecamp

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6. Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
What if I can’t find my MicroSD as a drive?	Use the Browse for file option on the unlock screen to navigate to the card manually.
Can I use the map on a mobile device?	This guide is for PC only. For mobile devices see the BRMBMaps App.

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7. Contact & Further Assistance

Need More Help?

• Phone – 1-877-520-5670
• Submit Support Request – > https://backroadmapshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible!