billandI

My husband and I started caching last September. However,, the unit I purchased wasn't right and just recently found what we wanted so we can begin again. We are in other areas at times, but for a group,, nothing local that I can find. Thanks, BillandI

That would be nice. I am new as well. The only way I could find any locals was to put my zip code in and look at the profiles to see who was from around. Felt like a lurker, but didn't know how else to find the info I needed. I am in a REALLY small town and it wasn't easy. Great idea btw. BillandI

I have to say, I am MORTIFIED.... The other day in a cache, I found ( gasp) (whimper) a... dare I say it? A US quarter..with a picture of (sob) an Eagle on the back. Ever since Birds I am just afraid of all of them. Also, in the cache was a spider on a metal object. My mom told me spiders will pull your teeth out at night. I put that spider back real fast. Then of all things ( quick,we need to call the Senate) there was a log written in (yes, you guessed it) of all things a LEAD pencil. I am just so offended, I don't think I can geo cache any longer. I was just mortified that it was in an Altoids tin instead of a Sucrets container. God forgive all of you. staight and narrow is the path. BillandI

This has been an interesting read. I have found 1 I can find a cache and not take anything 2 I can leave some interesting items 3 I am not the only newbie 4 I am not going to be the last newbie. 5 I need to return my unit and buy a cheaper more sensible gps Now, my question is: Somewhere above a mention was made of junk in the cache. Can I not clean it out and replace it with good stuff? If it is all wet , dirty or whatever, can it be replaced with other items or is that bad form? I would fix it to make it better for the next person, but is this a no no? Should I just locate the owner and advise? thanks again,

Sorry it took so long to say Thanks again. I had computer problems and couldn't get signed on. I do appreciate the information and will be exchanging the street pilot for an easier system to operate. One sure must read a lot of posts to get an idea of what to do, didn't realize this would be so much work . I do appreicate the help though and look forward to meeting some of you sometime. Several reasons: -Battery life isn't very long. -It's not designed to be held in the hand making it somewhat unwieldy to carry. -Not waterproof -Not designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use.

Thank you. Would you mind telling me why it isnt' a good unit for g/c? Since i never have been and am wishing to very much to go ( geo caching) I really didn't pay a lot for it, I don't think, and just am not well versed in the gps units at all. Thanks again, Renae The Streetpilot is a nice unit for the car, but not good for geocaching. You might want to get an inexpensive handheld for geocaching. Perhaps a Garmin Geko 201, an eTrex H or an eTrex Venture HCX. You may find a few errors in your Streetpilot. The software is not perfect, but it is darn good overall and pretty accurate when you consider the magnitude of having every address and road in North America on your unit.

Hello, I'm new too. Bought a Garmin Street Pilot so I could use it in the motor home as well, however,I am really struggling. Is this not the unit to buy? I have found a couple of errors as far as addresses. Is this normal? Thanks for the help.