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Ok, kids......Here's my analysis.... I was right there Is a wealth of info out there! I went on a hike today that was supposed to be about 1.5 miles. I re-read my manual, like a couple of you nudged me to do. I re-set my trip odometer at the beginning, (the one I thought was just "as the crow flies"), I got to the cache site and BOOM! trip odometer said 1.3 miles! Oops I forgot to say that from the start, the cache was under a mile from the trailhead). So as it turns out, I already have the best "pedometer" out there. What I don't have is a unit that has a manual that a explains it's capabilities in a format that a normal dolt can understand. Thank you all for responding, I've learned a lot! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I bought a pair of those about a year ago. I got 'em at Gart Sports. I think I paid around $20 bucks. (If it's not on sale, I don't buy ) The only thing I dont like about them is the velcro waist closure. I wish they had used a button or a snap. The velcro gets full of stuff in the wash and loosens when I'm climbing, (or laughing, for that matter) All in all, I like them and would buy another pair. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I really like the features on new profile pages that shows how many different things a cacher has done. So who HAS snagged the most travel bugs? I know it's not me. Anyone out there with an incredible amount? Just wondering. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

*Burble-burble* Hold on, Honey, it's averaging!" OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I have a Sport Trac Pro, it does give me distance, but it's "as the crow flies". I'm not a crow, (born in the year of the rabbit, I think), a lot of the hikes around here, (that I'm interested in doing), require a lot of uphill climbing. If I waypoint where I start and look when I end, I get a satellite view of distance. Not an actual walked distance. Most of the trails here are not marked on maps that are downloadable to my unit. Am I missing something here? OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

After looking at my new avatar, I really like it! It works for me. If anything, this made me change my avatar to something I like better! WTG El Diablo! Take a good look at my AV. pic., because I'm pretty sure you'll be carving it into wood within a year or so! Like I said before....I WILL HAVE ONE!! Keep up the good work! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

AACKHKKK!! Thanks for the warning EraSeek! I should sleep well tonight! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

Ok then. I looked around and found that there is no such animal! Pedometers measure stride and stride changes significantly when you hike uphill. (At least mine does!) So maybe what I need is a self-tracking device! The reason I'm interested in this is because, dern it, I just want to know haw far I've actually walked! In the last couple of weeks I've hiked a couple of caches that both claimed they were approx. 2.5 miles one way. One of them I did in 40 minutes, the other took 1 and an half hours. Now I've averaged my hikes, and depending on terrain, (and even including short breaks), we average about a mile per 30 mins. (that average is from hikes with posted signs of trail length.) Now I add in the aspect of "finding a cache". Maybe I'm different, but I almost always enter the "kill zone" with the thought of finding it right off. Most of the time I don't. I never check the time when I start the hunt. So you can see how this alters my old hike method of timing my hikes. (Never trust a timing method, I'm a result of a bad timing method! ) I guess I'll have to resort to those rosery-type pacing beads. I just thought that, since we've been on the moon and all, that there would be some sort of technology out there for this purpose. *sigh* OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

What IS this elusive prize you seek? Maybe you are wrong to want to horde all these sigs' to yourself? There IS a way to see the most recent caches a cacher has found, but I'm not going to tell you! LOL I guess if the item is very sought after you could re-visit a cache to snag it without punishment. All you have to live with is your conscience. hehe Maybe you could contact the maker of these coveted items and ask how they do it? Or maybe see if you could do it yourself? Please keep in mind everything I've written here is pure conjecture. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

Good point umc. I've pretty much accepted the fact that I won't win. I told my hubby a couple of months ago that I want to put one on my wish list. I'll keep reminding him. I think I'll send the link to his work email. I WILL HAVE ONE OF THOSE STICKS!!! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

Now I know there are a ton of pedometers out there, and I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, but I know there is a wealth of info out there in all you guys. I'm looking for a pedometer that actually works. Not something that is only good for flat walks. I know I could use my GPSr to measure distance but that would be a pain if the hike I'm on has a bunch of switchbacks. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced unit that will work on "hilly" hikes? Thanks OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

"Hold Telltale Menstral Syndrome"? or......., "Hold Tastey Monkey Sandwich"? I could be wrong. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

If I were you, I'd e-mail them. I had a bug that was held by someone for over a month. This person was a VERY active new cacher. After stewing about the fact that he had found nearly 100 caches since grabbing my bug, I finally e-mailed him. I politely asked him if there was anything wrong with the bug, ie: tag fell off, or broken. Mostly my intent was to nudge him into dropping him somewhere. It worked! Within a few days my bug was dropped off and is again on his way. As long as you're tactful, go ahead and nudge those bone heads! Good Luck OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I think it's a good idea, too. Sure, 4 year olds want Mc-toys, but lets face it, older kids could care less about a Burger King Minnie Mouse bobble head! As long as you actually do as you say you're going to by moving any "extended stay" bugs, I say go for it! I think some people just get huffy when you use the words...Prison, and Travel Bugs in the same sentence. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I haven't decided if I like this one or not. Choosing a new avatar isn't easy! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

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quote: It needs to be line art..cartoons, drawings etc... It has to be something I can carve so photos are pretty much out of it. I've seen some good ones in here so far so keep them coming! I can't think of a better reason to change my avatar! Be back in a few hours! I really like your sticks! (Will sucking up get me anywhere?) BBL OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

You could sell your plasma! Do that about 6 or 7 times and you'll have enough to buy your own! Just wait a half an hour before going caching! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

I wonder if I could win? I love free stuff! OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)

And a-one, and a-two. I love it. I love it. I love it! TPBM sleeps in Power Ranger jammies. OG Prophetically Challenged (or is that Pathetically?)