Howlingmoon

Unfortunately, I can't afford to get the premium membership right now. I started putting together a spreadsheet (don' worry, I do this for EVERYTHING!) with all the info I think I might need during a cache hunt (size, difficulty, terrain, hints, parking coord's, etc.). I still have another 100 caches to put into the spreadsheet, then I can sort it by size, difficulty, terrain, etc.; then print out the regular and small caches to start with. lol Maybe in a month or two I can spare the $30 for premium membership if I'm still doing this, which I hope I will be. lol

Thank you for giving me better ideas on a "geocaching" GPS. I will keep them in mind when I have some extra money. For now, the Nuvi will just have to do. I already planned on staying out of the woods for a while, as I need to get my endurance and such up before I do any hikes (have back and knee complications). Thank you for all the replies!

The 260W is meant to be used in a car but, can be taken out of the car and carried with you. One thing I've already noticed I will probably have problems with for longer hunts tis the fact that it doesn't take batteries. It charges via car cig lighter, usb to computer, or ac adapter.

I just bought a new Garmin Nuvi 260W. I bought it with the intention of using it to find address when I go to pick up things from Freecycle (Freecycle.org for more info) but, a friend recently told me about Geocaching, and I decided to check that out. Since receiving my new GPS Wednesday, I've been reading up on the forums to figure out what to look for, what to take with me, what preparations I should make before I set up, etc. I've yet to see anyone mention using any of the 200, 300, etc series of Garmin Nuvi's. Are they useless for GCing or will they work ? How can I make the most of my 260W for GCing ? I did see a thread about macro's but, know nothing about those, or how to make them work. I'd really appreciate any and all help. Thank you,

Hello. I just started Geocaching. I've only tried finding two caches so far, without knowing what in the world to be looking for. I had no luck finding them but, am not about to give up! I'm wanting to get into Geocaching so I have more reasons to get out of the house and away from the computer. I would love to meet others in the area who wouldn't mind teaching me a few tricks along the way. I've lived in the NW Arkansas (Springdale) for over eight and half years, and I don' really know anyone. Thank you for reading,

Hello. I'm brand new to Geocaching. Just received my gps Wednesday, and went to try to find two caches yesterday. I couldn't find either one but, then again, I had no idea what I was supposed to be looking for. lol