Mineral2

In C:geo, when opening a list of caches, (nearest, pocket query, search, etc.), the list is initially limited to about 20 entries with the ability to add the next 20 and so on. When you select to store offline, it only stores the currently displayed caches. This is problematic when I wish to store an entire Pocket Query results. So, my question: Is there an easy way, within C:geo, to store the entire PQ for offline reference? I'm trying to avoid importing via GPX file for a number of reasons, one being that it's a pain in the a** to get a gpx file on my phone, and the gpx files don't carry all of the information that I sometimes need including personal notes and extra waypoints. Yes, I do have a GPS that I usually use instead, but sometimes the phone is better for puzzles.

There's another option for navigating to caches... and that is to use your Oregon 450t. If you need a new Nuvi, get a new Nuvi, but don't let ease of geocaching be your main criteria for selecting a model, though it seems that all of them will accept geocaches as waypoints even if they're not actively displayed on the map. I find it easier to use one device and have stopped using my Nuvi for geocache navigation. Instead, I've put OpenStreet Maps on my Oregon 450t and created a custom profile for vehicular navigation while geocaching. It routes along roads just like the Nuvi, but when I get to the parking area, I simply swap the routing to "direct" and finish by foot. You can get a USB power port that goes in the cigarette lighter port in your car and use a standard USB cable to power the GPS while you're driving so you're not running down batteries. It's been a nice alternative to loading caches onto two units.

Not sure why the Garmin Communicator plugin is being identified as a virus. Maybe you need a different anti-virus software?

Why the 62sc and not the less expensive 62s? Do you really need the mediocre built-in camera?

Unless your phone is more than, say 2 or 3 years old, chances are that a Garmin GLO won't give you any added advantage over your phone's internal GPS chip.

Perhaps you're looking for something like this? http://kestrelmeters.com/collections/all-kestrel-meters/products/kestrel-4000-weather-meter paired with an app like WeatherBird.

I think all of the current and recent 2xxx models allow you to create and store routes with multiple intermediate waypoints. This might be useful for pre-planning a bunch of caches in a certain order.

I don't think that 2.5 days really corresponds to 48 + hours. But suppose you hike 8 hours a day, 2.5 days of hiking = 20 hours of total run time, which is what some of the Garmins are rated for.

Most of the changes are likely to be under the hood. The 64s has a larger memory capacity than the 62s, but beyond the visible specs listed, it likely also has a faster processor, newer OS/software interface. I'm not sure how live tracking works, but it's potentially cool if the NSA hasn't put a back-door on it to keep tabs on you.

Just to reiterate everything above, I'd skip the Etrex 10 and go for an Etrex 20 only because of the memory limitations that the 10 possesses. The other features are a bonus. But wait... the Oregon 450 is about the same price as the Etrex 20 on Amazon.com. So, if you have any thoughts at all about going with a 20 rather than a 10, consider the Oregon 450 a "free" upgrade from the Etrex 20.

I can't even find any information from Trimble about Geocache Navigator, which makes me think they've stopped producing and supporting it.

If you're geocaching, you really do want a unit with paperless caching abilities, if only to bring the descriptions with you so you don't have to print anything out. But it's also nice to be able to create waypoints, tracks, and routes in basecamp and transfer them back and forth between your GPS and computer. The GPS V might be nice and simple, but it's one case where the technology truly is out of date. You don't have to upgrade to the latest and greatest to get what I would consider "basic necessities," paperless caching and a USB connection. But... consider this: Both the Oregon 450 and GPSMap 62s have fallen below $200, and are great budget alternatives if the cost of the Oregon 600 or Montana 600 is holding you back. These were not budget models, but it seems that Garmin is trying to unload stock as their successors take the marketplace.

The Oregon 600 and the GPSMAP 64 series will also transfer from unit to unit via bluetooth. But to transfer from the computer, I believe you have to be connected with a USB cable. You'd want to anyway as USB is much faster than bluetooth.

Looks like the battery life advantage for the GPSmap units (60/62 series) is no longer. According to the specs on garmin's website, the 64s is rated to 16 hours just as the Oregons. The 64s and Oregon 600 are priced the same, so it's just down to your preference of touch screen or buttons.

I believe that 32 GB is the largest that Garmin now recommends. But be ware of loading too many maps at once. it can slow the unit down.

Ok. For your home location, I think the South East United States will cover everything around you. http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/byuser/49/ The topo maps don't always have trails on them, so to overlay trails on top of whatever map you install, try My Trails http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/53/ Topo maps have roads on them, but they are not routable.... that is, you won't get turn-by-turn directions along roads like you would on an automotive GPS. You can make that happen by using OpenStreetMaps. For Israel, I'd suggest going that route. Open Street maps also have some trails on them which are also routable. http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ With the OpenStreetMap, you have to select the tiles with which to build your map. For reference, the entire United States comes in at roughly 3.6 GB when all's said and done, so you might want to download smaller chunks at a time.

Check out any of the topo maps for your state/region. There's a column in the list that tells you which ones are free and which aren't. Where do you live? While we're at it, I'll see if I can help you find a good Israel map to put on for your upcoming trip.

You may find some more detailed and accurate maps here: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/. After installing a better map, you can test again to see if your location is being accurately reported. Sometimes it does take up to 30 minutes the first time you power up your GPS to get a good signal. Cool thing about maps: most of them you install to your computer (map manager) first and they are then available for use and reference in Basecamp (a free trip and waypoint manager from Garmin) without having to have your GPS plugged in.

Yes, you can add maps to the SD card with a Garmin. All GPS's can collect a track log. The tracklog is likely compatible with your existing software. All recent garmins are compatible with paperless geocaching. So, unless your DeLorme PN60se isn't, there's probably no major advantage. The only advantages to the new 64 series will be a faster processor, GLONASS, and the ability to load more geocaches on the unit than you'd ever need. I can't tell you what to do, but it seems like you already have a tool that does what you need it to do, so there's not really any reason to replace it until it stops working. Use that money to get to the trails instead.

are you planning on using your notebook as a GPS? That's going to be cumbersome to carry around with you in the field.

By the way, in Google Earth, you can place both of your jpegs (individually), line them up, but export them both together as a single kmz file. It doesn't really make a difference for functionality on the GPS, but might help you organize custom maps as you make more of them.

You don't NEED the gps to log every second of every day. If you're in one place for an extended period of time (in a museum, for example), turn it off. Photos will tag to the nearest point in time, and if two points are in the same location, but several hours apart, all photos within that time will geotag to that location. 10000 points is the maximum for a track. Once a track reaches 10,000, it archives and a new one is started. When you get home, you can stitch all of your tracks together in Basecamp, or just import them all into Lightroom for geotagging.

The main difference between using a GPS and a smartphone is that you can't grab caches and log them on the website in the field. It requires a bit of pre-planning and some post-work to complete the job. Pre-planning: Geocaches are loaded to a GPS by downloading them from your computer. You can either use the "Send to GPS" feature on each cache listing (slow and tedious) or you can use a pocket query to to import up to 1000 caches at a time from a certain area. As stated before, pocket queries are your friend. Once the geocaches are loaded to your device, it's as simple as turning it on, waiting for a signal, and then selecting the geocache you want from your list of waypoints. In the newer Garmin units, geocaches are listed separately from other waypoints. They are sorted by distance from you, but you can also view them on the map and select them that way as well. You can also filter the geocache list by type, size, difficulty, etc. When you mark a geocache as found (or did not find, or needs maintenance...) on your GPS, it doesn't automatically send your log to geocaching.com. There is an option to write a note with your log, which can be useful later, but typing on a GPS is tedious, so most people keep their device notes short and type out longer ones later. Post-trip: You'll need to log your finds on the website. This is where field notes comes in handy. For each cache you marked (found, not found, needs maintenance, etc.), your GPS records this in a text file along with any notes associated with your marking. The text file can be uploaded to geocaching.com as field notes. From your field notes page, you can easily log your caches to the site without having to search for them one by one. It's still somewhat tedious to log each one, but if you've been out and found a lot of caches in one trip, it's certainly easier than alternative methods*. Field notes also keep track of the date of your logs, so if you're out on a multi-day trip, you don't have to remember which days you found each cache. Don't let this extra work deter you, though. There are plenty of advantages to using a GPS over a smartphone, even though many of the advantages (Accuracy, for example) are becoming obsolete. The main advantage is durability. A GPS is waterproof, your phone is probably not. You can hand the GPS to your kids and if they drop it in a puddle, stream, or on a rock, it's not likely to affect the unit. *If you're a Windows PC user, GSAK can make managing your geocaches and finds a bit easier.

A GPX file can contain multiple geocache listings. You can delete individual caches from your GPS if you go through Basecamp. But, really, it's better to just delete your geocache GPX files every once in a while and re-load them with fresh listings. You never know when you'll go out looking for a cache that's actually been missing for a few weeks or longer because the file on your GPS is out of date. It's good to reference the most recent logs.

Oh how times have changed. I bought an Oregon 450t three years ago and it came with a one-month free trial premium membership to Geocaching.com. Those were the days.