Forum: GPS & 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

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...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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..

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.

Anyone have any experience using a SPOT?

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...

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.

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

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

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 http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp23/zener6/mapit.jpg Then when I had my route set up I click Link in the upper right http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp23/zener6/route.jpg 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.

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.

Another deal from Geeks.com http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/368508156_qTbBG-L.jpg

Anyone have used GPS Handheld they want to sell or trade? Needs to be handheld because I am using it to hunt the high country this year.

GC19H7H Anyone else planning on entering?

GBES 5th Geocaching & Navigational Rally will be held on June 13th & 14th... yes, it is Father's Day weekend, but what a GREAT way to spend the weekend with family... doing something you love... Visit GBESgeo.org to sign-up for the event & get the latest info on the rules. Lots of changes & surprises for this years rally! Mary Ann

Post up coordinates of you favorite trails! Let's compile them! :thumbsup:

A lot of us use a GPS. Sharing information and transferring information from unit to unit is sometimes a problem. I just thought I’d post some info that might help all of us in the future. Very Basic GPS info: http://adunk.ozehosting.com/GPSFAQ.html Some questions you have either asked or will ask as you start using your GPS more: Why are the coordinates listed differently on my Topo map than in my GPS? And what is UTM? http://www.maptools.com/UsingUTM/mapdatum.html Free and easy software:

I want something that shows existing trails on my location on that trail. Something that's lighted and something that can mount securely in the rig and be pluged into 12v power. I'd also like to have one that can work as a speedometer as I'm not sure if my rig will have one. It would also be nice if it were lighted so I can see it at night. GPS gurus of Reno4x4 I call upon ye to recomend a nice unit which provides all these things. Thanx. NORM