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Change the coordinate format setting on your GPS to degree decimal minutes (HDD MM.MMM) and mark a waypoint for your location. Then use those coordinates. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have both a Vista and a GPSV. I use the GPSV 90% of the time because it is easy to carry it in a custom case with the swivel antenna sticking out of the case on the shoulder strap of my pack. This keeps my hands free and allows the unit to keep a constant sat lock and record an unbroken track log. The Vista is a wonderful little unit but is much more fussy about its orientation to keep a constant sat lock. Your experience with the Etrex track logs may be because you were not holding the unit out in front of you and in a horizontal position. Carrying the unit in your hand at your side while walking or in a shirt pocket just doesn't work with this type of patch antenna. You may try experimenting with a case that you can attach to the shoulder strap that is as close to a horizontal position and still allow you to reach it. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Both units will have the same maps (if you use Topo) and most features. The 76S does have the compass and barometer that the GPSV doesn't have, as well as a little bit larger screen. Since both units are the top of the line, whatever one you choose, you will be in caching heaven. I personally have the GPSV and really like the way I can carry it in a custom case attached to the front of the shoulder strap of my pack. This positions the unit on my upper chest and front shoulder where it can keep a constant sat lock and allows my hands to be free. You really only need the GPS in your hands the most when you are closing in on a cache. Keeping a constant sat lock allows you to record a more detailed track log of your hike/hunt. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Probably a good idea. After seeing a recent post from Jeremy where he mentioned that he receives 100 e-mails a day, he may welcome some type of local/regional support in dealing with abandoned caches. Local cachers would also have more intimate knowledge of these caches and the situation. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

It is actually easier to use the GPSV in your hand than the Magellans since the buttons are on the top end of the unit. This allows you to wrap your hand around the bulk of the unit and use a thumb to work the buttons. With the Magellans, you are forced to hold onto the very bottom of the unit to work the buttons with one hand. Because the screen resolution is higher on the Garmins, it is easier to read the screen when there are a lot of waypoints or other data showing. Happened to look at a Magellan SPort Trak today when I was in a store and realized just how nicer the extra screen resolution is on my GPSV and Vista The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

It is actually easier to use the GPSV in your hand than the Magellans since the buttons are on the top end of the unit. This allows you to wrap your hand around the bulk of the unit and use a thumb to work the buttons. With the Magellans, you are forced to hold onto the very bottom of the unit to work the buttons with one hand. Because the screen resolution is higher on the Garmins, it is easier to read the screen when there are a lot of waypoints or other data showing. Happened to look at a Magellan SPort Trak today when I was in a store and realized just how nicer the extra screen resolution is on my GPSV and Vista The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

If there ever was an oppurunity as a cacher to practice the Golden Rule, it is in a situation like this. Would you want another cacher compromising your cache that you invested time and hard work and are proud of, just to add one more number to a find list? I have one cache that is in a high traffic area, and it is the one that I have fretted over and checked on the most. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Out of the half dozen packs I own, my favorite that I use almost constantly is the Mountainsmith 'Tour' day pack. It is a lumbar pack with waterbottle holders on the end and a small bungie cord on the front for attaching your jacket. Although it is not real large, I am amazed how much I can carry with it. Usually I just carry it as a lumbar pack, but I also bought the optional shoulder strap so you can carry it as a regular pack.This allows me to carry my GPS in a custom case attached to the front on my upper chest so I don't lose sat lock and have to carry the GPS in my hand. http://www.mountainsmith.com/product/details.jsp?prodId=20&catId=51 The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have the girlfriend version 12.0. Fortunately, it doesn't have a map database and never has a lock on where it is at so I don't have that rerouting problem. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have the girlfriend version 12.0. Fortunately, it doesn't have a map database and never has a lock on where it is at so I don't have that rerouting problem. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

If I was to do that type of cache, I would make sure the difficulty level was high enough that it may take a cacher several hours to find or it was a multi waypoint cache requiring travelling to several locations to find it. I WOULD ALSO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT PLACED IN A SENSITIVE AREA THAT WOULD BE COMPLETELY TRAMPLED BY CACHERS WITH DOLLAR SIGNS IN THEIR EYES! The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I made a comment last fall when virtuals were just starting to show up that I would hate to see the site turn into geotravel.com. Now that these locationless caches are spreading like weeds, it seems my fears are coming true. There is a certain amount of skill that separates finding a phsysical cache and a virtual/locationless cache, as well as a better sense of adventure in finding a physical cache. It would be nice to see separate categories, pages, and find counts for each type. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I made a comment last fall when virtuals were just starting to show up that I would hate to see the site turn into geotravel.com. Now that these locationless caches are spreading like weeds, it seems my fears are coming true. There is a certain amount of skill that separates finding a phsysical cache and a virtual/locationless cache, as well as a better sense of adventure in finding a physical cache. It would be nice to see separate categories, pages, and find counts for each type. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Use the 'search feature' at the top of the Forums page to find recent threads about individual units or comparisons. The Sportraks are new, so there probably isn't a whole lot of talk on the forums about them, but they are similar to the other Magellans and will suit your needs just fine. Welcome to the sport and Happy Caching. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Use the 'search feature' at the top of the Forums page to find recent threads about individual units or comparisons. The Sportraks are new, so there probably isn't a whole lot of talk on the forums about them, but they are similar to the other Magellans and will suit your needs just fine. Welcome to the sport and Happy Caching. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have a Vista as well as a GPSV. You are going to love it!!! That little guy is packed with neat features. Happy caching. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have a Vista as well as a GPSV. You are going to love it!!! That little guy is packed with neat features. Happy caching. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

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James, Respect is something you have to earn by your actions and words. Spend a little time learning how to type, there are lots of typing tutors you can download on the web. Type your answers in a word processing program like Word,it will do a spell check for you. Then you can cut and paste your reply into the forum. Finally, put a little thought and content into your replies that is longer than a short sentence and you will find that folks will treat you with more respect. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

James, Respect is something you have to earn by your actions and words. Spend a little time learning how to type, there are lots of typing tutors you can download on the web. Type your answers in a word processing program like Word,it will do a spell check for you. Then you can cut and paste your reply into the forum. Finally, put a little thought and content into your replies that is longer than a short sentence and you will find that folks will treat you with more respect. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Just remember that any GPSR, even a new one, Will display a certain amount of coordinate "drift" when trying to zero in on a cache location, especially under tree canopies. It is all part of the challenge in finding the cache. And you shouldn't expect to zero out your coordinates at every cache. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Just remember that any GPSR, even a new one, Will display a certain amount of coordinate "drift" when trying to zero in on a cache location, especially under tree canopies. It is all part of the challenge in finding the cache. And you shouldn't expect to zero out your coordinates at every cache. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

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