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My understanding is that they only transfer as waypoints and not caches. That means you only get the name and coordinates. I don't understand how all the information including hints etc. was transfered to his unit. I don't have an Oregon but do have a Colorado. It only transfers caches as waypoints, no descriptions or hints. Hmm, ok thanks for that. We'll have to try again to see whether the same thing happens.

Hi all. I have an Oregon 300 and a friend has a Oregon 400T, and yesterday we tried sending cache info wirelessly. We found that when I transferred data to his unit he received all of the relevant info, but when he transferred cache data to me I only received the cache name and coordinates, not the description, hint, or recent logs etc. We tried this a couple of times with different caches. Has anyone else found this, and does anyone know why the data transfer between the units is inconsistent?

Hi there. I have just received my first pocket query as a zip file. I was just wondering whether I need to unzip it before I add it to the appropriate folder on my Oregon 300?

I'm a newbie with an Oregon and haven't got it with me at the moment, but I think if you click on 'Where to', you'll find a 'Coordinates' option. Once there, input the coordinates you want to nativage to. I think you then need to go back to the main menu and set these coordinates as a waypoint (under Mark waypoint, save and edit). Good luck.

Thanks for that g-o-cashers. I switched the strap around and it's much better.

I'm brand new to geocaching too having only just picked up my first GPS last weekend which was an Oregon 300. After agonising over which GPS unit to purchase, I decided to go with the Oregon after reading a lot of forums and receiving some valuable advice from folks on Groundspeak. So far I'm absoulutely thrilled with the Oregon. I've found it very easy to use (I'm used to using electronic gadgets but have never used a GPS before) and its a good size. Yes the screen is a bit dim in bright sunlight and does require the backlight on, but it is still readable, and I think the ease with which you can download cache info and previous logs etc more than compensates for this. Highly recommended from this newbie.

Hi, I'm very new to geocaching having just picked up my first GPS (Oregon 300) last weekend. So far I only have the very basic basemaps installed as I'm trying to decide whether to go with some of the various free maps that are available or the more expensive TOPO and City Navigator maps. Having said this, I've already found five caches as you don't really need any maps as long as you know the general location of the cache (you get this info by clicking on the map on geochacing.com). You then simply use the basemap arrow and compass to get you to GZ. I've found the OR quite easy you use and so far am thrilled with it. I've been using my car navigation unit to get me to the general location, but obviously I have needed to obtain this info before I leave. To get the best out of the OR, I think I will get the City Navigator maps so that I can miss this step out and only use the one unit (just download the info to the OR and let it do the rest). Good luck

I share your pleasure. I picked up an OR 300 yesterday and have just logged my third find. This is fun!

Well I took the plunge yesterday and invested in an Oregon 300 and after work singed on as a Premium Member and downloaded the info for a couple of local hides (I was pleased to find that someone has hidden a series of 5 on one of my local walking trails). Anyway, with a heap of excitement and a little bit of trepidation (what if I can't find them etc) I headed off. I'm only using the very basic basemap at the moment, but was easily able to locate the general area one of the caches was hidden in, but with a lot of locals taking their final evening walk, and not really knowing what I should be looking for or how caches are typically hidden, I couldn't search too thoroughly, so I headed off to spot No 2. After settling down, the OR took my right to the spot where the small Cache container was hidden and it was a real buzz to log my first find. Feeling more confident, I headed back to the first position and quickly located my second find. Needless to say I had a big smile on my face as I walked back to the car .

I think I've just stumbled across the answer in the HOW TO LOG A TB......"Travel bugs and trackable geocoins are not a trade item, you do not have to put something in the cache to take a Trackable item"....

Hi everyone. I found a TB in my first ever Cache find today but I didn't take it because I didn't have anything to trade, and being so new I wasn't sure of the etiquette with these things. From what I have read, the purpose of the TBs is to move them around, so for my future ref, is it ok to take them and move them on without doing a trade?

I picked up an Oregon today and I'm hesitant to try to put the clip on. It takes all my strength just to get it on half way and I'm worried that I won't be able to remove it if I force it on all the way. As the previous post indicates, I think the strap is making it too tight a fit.

Hi everyone. I have been lurking for a few days and have received some good advice...so thanks. I am a spanking new newbie having just picked up my Garmin GPS unit today today. I haven't managed to get out and hunt for my first find yet though as I'm not feeling the best....dadgum! Not to worry. I have just found out that there are a few caches hidden along my local walking track so I might try to peel myself off the couch to look for one of them tonight. Happy hunting.

Starbrand, do you know whether the Oregon automatically add waypoints to tracks since the update, and can you calculate distance between waypoints?

If it was just for geocaching and you never used a 60CSX I'd say get the Oregon, but since you also want to use it for hiking I think the 60CSX would be the better choice. The Oregon is missing some features that I find important for hiking. For instance you can't change the color of your tracks or view multiple tracklogs on the screen at the same time with the Oregon. Also I've heard complaints that the Oregon's tracks aren't as accurate as the 60CSX and this seems to back that up. Additonally the trackback feature in the Oregon doesn't work quite as well because it doesn't create intermediate waypoints along the track. Finally the Oregon doesn't let you measure the distance between selected waypoints. These are features I find to be useful when hiking. Thanks for that info Briansnat. The lack of intermediate waypoints might be a problem, I'll have to take this into consideration. I wonder if you can create them manually and then use them in trackback on the Oregon.

Thanks for your advice StarBrand. I think the next thing I need to do is go and physically have a look at the units and take them outside in the sunlight to see which one I'd prefer. As an overall GPS unit for the other intended uses (Hiking & Photography), would you still recommend the Oregon over the 60CSx?

Hi there. I'm currently trying to decide between the Garmin Oregon 300 and Map60Cx. I've read lots of info in the Groundspeak forums and other sites and still can't make up my mind. I'll be using the device for Geocaching, Hiking, and photography (to record routes and things of interest - eg individual fungi sites). From what I understand, the 60Cx is very popular, but being new I like the idea of being able to download all the relevant Geocache info including notes and tips to the one unit. The main thing I'm concerned about with the Oregon is the poor screen brightness and living in Australia where the sun shines more than not, this could be a big hassle. Your suggestions would be most welcome.