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  1. GPS on the Droid X?

    I just got a Motorola Droid X. I want to use it as a GPS for mapping trails and seeing where I've been (as well as letting me know where I am). Is there an app that will make this into a decent GPS without stealing my identity and buying hundreds of music downloads on me?

    Started by Brizzman, July 16th, 2010 07:58 PM
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  2. Crystal Stash Cache

    We tried it over Memorial weekend and there was too much snow about half way up, then we tried again in the middle of June and made to the spot but there was still about 3 feet of snow. There was no snow up there today and found it. Got the "kick in the balls" wing sauce recipe Cashmoney was talking about a while back. What a nice view from up there. Here is the link. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=bad9382f-6868-4847-89d1-acbee4790a54 There is a deer in the middle of this last picture.

    Started by karking, July 5th, 2010 12:14 PM
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    July 24th, 2010 09:31 PM Go to last post
  3. Geocaching seems fun, but how does one start one!

    Seems like finding them is fun. But what is the best way to hide one, and have people know about it?

    Started by PhantomRage, July 5th, 2010 07:29 PM
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    July 7th, 2010 09:04 AM Go to last post
  4. GOOGLE EARTH, GooPS, a GPS and the NETBOOK

    In talking to several of the members yesterday at Smash's swap meet they expressed a REAL interest in a large screen GPS using Google Earth and a laptop or netbook. I made my system and it is so awesome being able to follow a trail on a screen you can actually see. I think we should have one section of thifroum just for Google Earth, a front end program like GooPS and a USB GPS. It could be applied to any trails and we should make it so the users can download .kmz or .kml files to suit their purposes. The great thing about Google Earth and these front end programs is that they're free and they work great. Since most of us would like to run the bazillion trails around here, it wouldn't hurt if we all became experts at Google Earth.:) What do you say Denis??

    Started by ZIPGRAVER, April 11th, 2010 09:37 AM
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    May 11th, 2010 05:40 PM Go to last post
  5. Portable GPS with topo?

    I'd like to get a GPS that I can carry while hiking and biking, and hopefully also use for street/trail mapping in the jeep. oh and I want it to be cheap :chuckle: Any suggestions?

    Started by ManNamedJed, May 6th, 2010 11:30 AM
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    May 6th, 2010 11:42 AM Go to last post
  6. Looking for a GPS

    Im looking for a nice GPS for off road mainly but i will probably use it for both on and offroad. what are some good GPS'S out there... my price range is 100-200

    Started by jakeyj, April 15th, 2010 12:54 PM
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    April 15th, 2010 07:57 PM Go to last post
  7. How much do you rely on your GPS?

    I like traveling with my GPS, mine are only handheld units. I like seeing where I am on the map, what is nearby, things like that. I haven't used it to find a route for me yet. If I am going somewhere new I will have planned my trip on a paper map. All I am saying is I don't completely trust my GPS. I go off on my own quite a bit and think they are a great tool but not the one to completely rely on. Anyway, I have heard of these stories happening more often about people getting lost or stranded because the GPS told them to take some forest service road instead of using common sense. I wouldn't be following a 16' wide dirt road I wasn't familiar with in order to save a bit of time. I am going to stick with the established routes. The same thing happened with the Stolpa's up in northern Washoe County back in 1993 but you can't even blame GPS directions on that. I am not the smartest guy either but come on. Read more... Another story...

    Started by TwinStick, December 29th, 2009 09:47 AM
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    March 25th, 2010 08:50 AM Go to last post
  8. geocaching

    im still trying to get this started but i went wheeling today by topaz lake and picked up two caches on the way back. if you have never done it go out and try or go out and set your own up on some trails so you have to wheel out to them:D

    Started by vossman59, November 6th, 2006 01:55 PM
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    January 26th, 2010 01:40 PM Go to last post
  9. Scavenger hunt

    I still have a few prizes from the raffle that no one have picked up yet. This is last warning to the ones that received an email, or a PM notifying them about their prize, if not claimed by this Friday February 13 2009, the remaining prizes be placed out as Geocaches in the greater Reno area for a scavenger hunt weekend... Scavenger start time, coordinates/maps will be published when all caches is placed out. You will be able to participate even if you don't have a GPS, maps will be published together with the coordinates. Volunteers to place out caches is welcome.

    Started by leifnv, February 9th, 2009 10:14 PM
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    January 15th, 2010 08:56 PM Go to last post
  10. google earth

    Just found 'Google Earth ' very easy to use and gives GPS.

    Started by OHM, November 9th, 2008 06:58 PM
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    November 7th, 2009 04:12 PM Go to last post
  11. Garmin 130 GPS & 2 Way Radio

    I have a buddy wanting to sell me 2 of these in new condition. Haven't had a chance to use them much yet. The retail is $350 a piece and he will give me a 2 for one deal. I already have a Garmin Venture and use it all the time. I like the radio feature on this one, would come in handy out running around with a buddy using the other unit. Any thoughts? https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=182

    Started by TwinStick, October 21st, 2009 08:24 PM
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    October 22nd, 2009 07:48 PM Go to last post
  12. My geocache any 1 wanna try it lol

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2673069f-a3be-4f98-9d41-8cf6b2b638da its really hard just read the reveiws

    Started by EAmotorsports, August 18th, 2009 09:41 AM
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    October 12th, 2009 08:26 AM Go to last post
  13. Is this a good deal?

    From my research this looks like a steal! Any input on this unit would be great. Thanks :thumbsup: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11491434&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

    Started by Battlecock, September 22nd, 2009 02:13 PM
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    September 22nd, 2009 03:02 PM Go to last post
  14. Garmin Nuvi 500

    Thinking of buying this unit for both in-car navigation on and off road, as well as hiking. Seems like it has all I need, just wondering if anyone have it (or 550) and what's your opinion of it.

    Started by Denis, July 28th, 2009 02:05 PM
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    September 18th, 2009 07:45 AM Go to last post
  15. Street Maps

    Im enjoying my new(used) Vista C color gps with mapping capability, thanks Dennis! I have been playing with OSM (open source maps) and I think I have it figured out so I thought I would write up how I have loaded street maps onto a handheld gps. First I downloaded an img file of Nevada at http://downloads.cloudmade.com/north_america/united_states/nevada#breadcrumbs I used the nevada.img.zip file. Then I used a program called, wait for it, MAPupload. Heres a link where to get this freeware, make sure you get the correct program, MAPupload. http://www.mapwel.eu/down.htm This worked very well for me but then I needed more. I am headed to norcal and the link where the nevada img file is had a cali link but the img file was HUGE for the limited memory I have. The way I got around this was to use open street map and save just a portion of the state. OSM saved the file with an extension .osm. Just visit the Open Street Map website, zoom in on the area you want, click the Export...

    Started by zener, August 11th, 2009 01:07 PM
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    August 11th, 2009 01:07 PM Go to last post
  16. Large display GPS local

    Does anyone carry the large hard mounted GPS's in town...7"-10" screen ones with topo and all the dirt roads you can load? I need one for my blazer..

    Started by Air Sierra, July 16th, 2009 09:04 PM
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    July 17th, 2009 03:13 PM Go to last post
  17. Gps ?

    I bought one off ebay last year, can't figure it out...:mad: Its a Garmin iQue M3 Pocket PC integrated with GPS I thought it was just a GPS when I ordered it, good price. What about a cheap lap top to use for GPS only? Nice big screen ya know.

    Started by Carlos Murphy, June 13th, 2009 01:24 AM
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    June 21st, 2009 12:02 AM Go to last post
  18. Spot

    Anyone have any experience using a SPOT?

    Started by Black Rock, May 28th, 2009 08:22 PM
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    May 29th, 2009 06:13 AM Go to last post
  19. Talk me out of it (Earthmate PN-40)

    I've been using a Garmin 60Cx for a couple of years now. I love it. Its accurate, has a big screen, does turn by turn and is loaded with features. But it was "new" a few years ago so I've been looking at what is new now. Reviewing what Garmin has released since, I'm not really wowed by the Colorado or Oregon series. So I was looking at other manufactures and found this, the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40. :eek: Not only does it include topo and street maps but you can get USGS 7.5-min. topographic quad maps, Color Aerial Imagery, Color Satellite Imagery and DOQQ Aerial Imagery that you can combine with the topo maps to make a hybrid view. Throw in a 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset with a Dual-core processor... :mouth_water: And the kicker is Amazon is selling it for $269.99. Thats less than what I paid for the 60Cx without maps (I spent another $200 on the maps). I'm happy with my 60Cx but I've got a serious case of GPSr envy. Please someone tell me the PN-40...

    Started by Pariah, May 15th, 2009 12:35 AM
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    May 16th, 2009 02:41 AM Go to last post
  20. Downloading Maps

    Who's Downloaded topo maps of areas around here? I was wondering as to their size. I just bought the garmin etrex legend (the basic model) and it has 24mb of memory and I wasn't sure as to how fast thats going to get eaten up with maps.

    Started by Jibs, January 9th, 2009 03:01 PM
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    February 17th, 2009 10:29 PM Go to last post
  21. New GPS system about to be launched.

    The European Union is in the launch phase of a new GPS system. http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/galileo/index_en.htm

    Started by leifnv, January 18th, 2009 04:56 PM
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  22. Question Which GPS

    Ok What is a good GPS for the money????? Selections: $100-$200 $200-$300 $300-++++

    Started by Air Sierra, May 20th, 2008 10:12 PM
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  23. TakItWitMe

    A couple times I have used google maps, selected My Maps, chose Create new map, and on there is a tool bar to add points and draw lines Then when I had my route set up I click Link in the upper right I go on TakItWitMe and paste the link into the space on top and click Load My Map. Then I just use the button Upload To Garmin GPS and the route in in my handheld ready to follow.

    Started by zener, November 11th, 2008 10:14 PM
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  24. LOOKING FOR MAP SOURCE DISC for Garmin legend cx.

    Since moving , I can't find my western states disc from Map Source , for my Garmin legend cx. Does anybody have this disc? Could you burn it for me , or just let me borrow it! I will buy you a 6 pack O Beer...... Thanks.

    Started by 4x4nvcowboy, October 8th, 2008 06:04 PM
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    November 9th, 2008 04:20 PM Go to last post
  25. $40 Mil-Spec No Frills Handheld GPS

    Another deal from Geeks.com

    Started by Shamus30, September 8th, 2008 11:10 AM
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    October 1st, 2008 09:18 PM Go to last post

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