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I've had my 450 for a little over 4 mos now. I was geocaching today and I looked down at my compass, bearing pointer and there was another smaller compass in the top left corner of the screen...it was indicating the same reading as the main screen. How did that happen and how do I get it off of there? I scanned the manual, but I didn't see anything that would help me out? Thanks in advance for the help!

I've had my 450 for a few months and had been a little disappointed with accuracy while caching. I was finding out that my e-trex vista seemed a lot more accurate than the 450. Well..the other day I upgraded to the 3.80 version and now the 450 is working GREAT! Had no issues with the download either.

Thanks for the comments. I guess my real concern is that possibly it could be some kind of set up or....yes, a booby trap. Especially, since the caches are located in isolated areas like preserves and forests. I too had thought that it could be a pseudo name of an exisiting cacher, but I don't know? Anyway, I think I'll contnue to play it safe and just sit back and wait,until somone that doesn't mind being the FTF on one of these.

I've recently noticed a few of these pop up in our area. A new cache placed, an unfamiliar screen name and their only statistics is...the new cache that has just been placed. No finds...no nothing...just the one hidden cache. I hate to say it, but I'm not always eager to be the first to find on one of these. I like to wait until I see a known cacher log it...then I'll go after it. Am I being too paranoid?

Here's one that I took while locating a cache in the Hillsborough River State Park near Tampa,FL

GEEEEEZ...Who pee pee'd in his Wheaties?

Thanks for everyone's help! Very much appreciated. Brian...you had me going, dude! Meg...thanks for the e-mail. I'll definitley check out that store the next time I'm up there. You know...no real reason, but I really never go to that site, Florida Caching. Maybe, I should start checking it out? You're too funny.

OK...I guess my caching skills have gone bad, because I've searched on this site and can't find any info on this. I've even used a clue "d-con". Anyway, can anyone please direct me to a link or a site, where I may be able to order these containers? The Army & Navy store where I always buy my ammo cans...had no clue what I was talking about. Are they called anything else? Please save the FLAMES if this subject has been pounded. TIA

For the most part...I do not, but there are certain areas that I will carry because of hiking in an isolated area. I feel better knowing that I have a weapon(not my hiking stick) in case I have to defend myself or in a life threatening situation.

I'm pretty loyal to the Kelty Brand(I have 3 of them), because their tents have never let me down. So, as far as your choices, I'd have to vote for the Vortex 2. I have a Kelty Snowfall 4, which I think they later named the Vortex 4. It has peformed very very well for me for at least 6 years and it's still going strong. For family camping I have the Kelty Trail Dome 6, which has peformed the same. For light weight and a decent vestibule, I'd recommend that you take a look a the Kelty Crestone 2. I use this tent when I'm traveling alone and again...it has never let me down.

There is one in our area, but when I found it...all the pins were all rusted. I'd hunt for a new one, though Hey, INVENTORJG! If you set one up...I'll go after it. As long as it's not as hard as your "Long Lost Cache" Just giving you a hard time...I still want to go back out there and see if I can complete it.

I had the GPS first. I mainly used it on my motorcycle and mountain bike when I would be riding in unfamiliar areas...used it maybe, once a month. Then, I read about Geocaching in the local paper one weekend. Found my first cache that very day and was hooked! I went out and bought another GPS and now I use it several times a week. What a GREAT activity!!!

My wife and I both love the outdoors. At first, she questioned this sport(she thought of the GPSr as a tool...not a toy), until we found our first cache. Now she enjoys going with me on a cache hunt from time to time. But, what I do when she's with me is...I let her find the cache...even if I've already spotted it. I think that keeps her coming back.

Eventhough I always try to be aware of my surroundings while caching, mountain biking or hiking. This is a new risk that I wasn't aware of(not even really sure if this is a big problem in my area)...so thank you for posting this warning and thanks to those that had posted some pics. I believe the only nervous encounter I had...was coming across some poachers. I calmly passed by as if I never saw them and once I was out of their view....I got the $%&@ out of there!

I believe I experienced this last Sunday while caching. My wife and I were out hiking and trying to find a cache. I had good satellite locks and the GPSr was going crazy. The accuracy was jumping around from 420ft...580ft...675ft. Directional arrow was pointing left, pointing right.....it ended up that we were 2ft away from the cache. Anyway, President Bush was in town and may have been taking off or in the air at that time.

Well...I use a E-trex Vista and I have mine mounted on my mtb, using the RAM system. With a fairly fresh set of alkaline batteries...I can be out all day without having to worry about it. Plus...I ALWAYS carry at least one extra set of batteries in my Camelbak, anyway. It's really no big deal to me to change them out...if I need to.

I like the caches that I'm able to use my mountain bike. In my area, there are quite a few caches that you can LEGALLY be on the trail with your bike, but I do respect the trails that don't allow bikes.

That's interesting...I wouldn't doubt it.

The reason I joined is exactly what "quoddy" posted. I haven't even used any of the premium services, yet. Hmmm...in fact, I don't think I know how? Seriously, though....if it wasn't for this well run site...I would never have known how much fun this sport is and would have never had the reason or opportunity to see places, that I never knew existed...especially in my local area. Thanks to all that make this possible.

I've never had any problems. I usually fly Delta, though.

Yes...IMO, gaiters are worth the money. Especially, if your boots are already gore-tex...the gaiters can give you a little more height, if you do a lot of stream crossings and, just like you mentioned, they'll prevent a lot of debris from getting down into your boots. I don't use them all the time, but they're always in my pack, just in case.

Both my wife and I use Vasque boots, too. Love them! Anyway, if you feel that your boots fit and are pretty much broken in...I'd recommend that you try a sock liner. Normally, we'll use the SmartWool hiking socks, but if it's a hot and humid day...we'll use a sock liner in addition to the SmartWools to prevent blisters and we've never had a problem. Give it a try...it may help.

As some of the previous posts have mentioned...I love my Kelty RedWing as a day pack...more than enough room for a lot of gear. I also like using a Camelback Mule...can carry a lot of water with adequate room for some small items.

Whoa! That would be quite an accomplishment! I have a solid 1 under my belt! My home state of FL, but then again, I only started this in Nov of 2003. I'll probably be able to add GA, NC,TN, CA & NV,this year.

I've carried mine on board many times without any problems and use it all the time during flights...I guess, that's the way I entertain myself. I think, maybe twice, while going thru security, I was asked to turn it on, but I was also asked to turn on my cameras and laptop, too. BTW..."Poindexter", that's a great pic! I'll have to remember to do that, next time.