PoloTrackers

It's amazing the garbage that folks leave in caches. Sometimes I use the CITO bag to make the cache more pleasant for the next cacher. Something I started leaving behind is a laminated List of tricks of the trade I've learned over time for preparing, planning and finding caches. Planning tips include things like not forgetting bug juice, checking the weather forcast and marking your vehicle as a waypoint before hiking deep into the woods. Just an idea.

try one of those CD jackets... BaaDaPm!

How bout I hide 1000 caches make it a multi and log it as 1 find!

test #4 hope this works

testing

I too started out using the yellow eTrex. I've since upgraded to the Vista and love it too. However my Vista is far more senstive to heavy canopy and overhead interference. I never remember losing SAT signal as much with my yellow baby. The basic eTrex is also a great tool for beginners and those that are tech-phobic. By placing a "practice cache" 200 or 300 feet from home she learned to enter coordinates and navigate in no time on her own. This technique works especially well when the "practice cache" has flowers or gifts. In response to the unit turning off when dropped or jarred. My theory is that it is due to space between the battery cover and the battery compartment. A quick fix is to place a small piece of cardboard between the battery cover and batteries. This will keep the batteries from moving in the empty space. Since doing this on my Vista I've had no problems.