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How to properly use Etrex H for geocaching?

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:22:17 +0000

I just started geocaching and found my really old Garmin Etrex H. I know how to use it still, but I can not get it to give me a good reading anywhere. I mean, it knows which direction im moving if i move fast. But if I just turn, the compass doesn’t work. Are there any tips out there for this gps? I went to find 4 caches today and didnt find one. Im about to give up. (Google maps seems to work better)

The Etrex does not have a magnetic compass. Direction can only be determined by moving via the GPS function.

If you turn, but remain in the same spot, the GPS says you are at the same location and thus cannot determine compass direction.

You shouldn’t have to move a lot to get a compass direction. 10 feet or less.

GeoSnippits – Different Types of Geocaches

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:53:14 +0000

GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos hosted by our very own lovable HeadHardHat describes for you some of the many different types of Geocaches you can find. Shown in season one of GeoSnippits on Michigan Magazine TV. Geocachers with little or no experience will enjoy these episodes as much as the more experienced geocachers will. GeoSnippits is an ever growing series of geocaching video tutorials geared for geocachers of all experiences to enjoy. You can also visit our GeoSnippits home web page at www.geosnippits.com.

Duration : 0:5:30

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What is the name of the activity similar to geocaching just without a GPS system?

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:01:12 +0000

I was told about an activity that is similar to geocaching, but instead of getting coordinates and needing a GPS system they give you a list of clues that you have to follow to find the box. I swear they called it "Shadowboxing" but I have looked that up and everything similar and can’t find what she was talking about. Does anyone know what this is? I don’t know if it makes a difference, but we live in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Yes, it is letterboxing. Just as geocaching has its "collectibles," a big part of letterboxing is the use of rubber stamps to mark the logs in the letterboxes you’ve found and to stamp your personal log book with the stamp the owner has left in the letterbox. The stamps are never taken as swag and are only used to stamp your book.

As a side note, I’ve accidentally found a handful of letterboxes while hunting caches when they were coincidentally hidden close together.

GeoSnippits Introduction To Geocaching Part One of Three

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:03:08 +0000

GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos hosted by our very own lovable HeadHardHat gives you not just another introduction into geocaching but THE introduction into geocaching in only a way the HeadHardHat can. You learn where geocaching started and many of the little tidbits of information you need to know about the game. Enjoy this three part series that takes you end to end of the geocaching spectrum. Geocachers with little or no experience will enjoy these episodes as much as the more experienced geocachers will. GeoSnippits is an ever growing series of geocaching video tutorials geared for geocachers of all experiences to enjoy. You can also visit our GeoSnippits home web page at www.geosnippits.com.

Duration : 0:5:39

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Geocaching!

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:08:28 +0000

This is my first try at the new adventure of geocaching! Geocaching involves finding small containers hidden throughout the world using gps coordinates.

Duration : 0:3:14

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What is a good GPS unit for someone who is a begginer at geocaching?

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:40:07 +0000

I am looking to buy a decent hand held unit for Geocaching. But I want something fairly easy to use, but also won’t break down or lost signals. Thank you.

Most GPS units are easy to use. A lot will depend on how much money you are willing to spend. The Garmin eTrex series offer a few cheaper units, the sky is the limit after that. A few suggestion of features: A unit that will allow you to down cache co-ordinates directly into the unit. That is an absolute must unless you want to manually enter that info. Most people like to get away from carrying paper copies of cache details, so a unit that can store data appeals to them or a cheap pda that you interface with you PC. I use a Garmin 60CSx myself and so do any number of the cachers I know. It is good but lacks the data storage area, so I carry an old Palm iQue 3600 pda for cache details and as my backup GPS. I would suggest a unit with mapping. Hope this helps you out. Feel free to email me if you have any more questions.

Megawhat: Geocaching

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:51:10 +0000

The Megawhat team grab their GPS’ and head off into London on a 21st century orienteering/treasure hunting expedition with the Gamin 400T

Duration : 0:10:38

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What are good but cheap gps’s for geocaching?

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:26:10 +0000

I decided it would be really fun to do that whole geocaching thing i’ve heard so much about, but i’ve kinda got a limited budget. does anyone know any good gps’s i can find for, like, under $200?
thanks! i’ll have to check out the garmins!

Just go with the cheapest, most basic Garmin ETrex you can get (by far has the BEST battery life). I’ve seen them on sale for $99.

It worked just fine the few times I took kids out geocaching, and I’ve used the heck out of it for the past 6 or so years hiking and exploring with great results. Just make sure you get the following:

1. a cable that will connect the GPS to your PC

2. a PC program to upload / download and manage waypoints to and from your GPS. There are some basic programs for free on the internet.

Lots of luck. You’re going to have LOTS of fun.

PS: Also, always take a regular magnetic compass if you go out in the woods…just trust me on that one.

Geo Caching

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:38:11 +0000

Presented by Nicola Allen this film looks at the craze of Geo Caching.

Duration : 0:5:24

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What is a good handheld GPS unit for Geocaching?

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:33:08 +0000

Doesn’t need to be anything fancy, just planning on using it for Geocaching. Looking for something *A little* nicer than my current GPS unit, a Garmin eTrex Venture, possibly a color screen.

The Garmin 60csx is a very good unit for geocaching. You can bet very detailed maps for it, it has good sensitivity and is accurate. It’s not a cheap one.