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tpg is waypoints and tpo is the map with the info on it . I just checked mine (have both the old and new versions) and that's what it said in the properties (not in so many words though) .

Well after reading all of these I came up with a couple of good ideas ; 1) pile of branches (use chicken wire ,create a frame and then fasten the branches to the outside using wire and black cable ties) , 2) find an old tree stump and camoflage it inside (did something similar when I was in basic with our foxhole the drills couldn't find it) , still working on a third idea . There are some great ideas which I will utilize in the future .

I have both NG and Delorme and NG is far superior for quaility and user friendly . Anybody want my Delorme ?

In the New England area mostly MA . Just thought it would be cool to find caches like this .

I've been looking for caches with a cave or tunnel . If you could put the link and name here it would be helpful . I'm looking for them here in the New England area but enjoy reading them from other areas all around the world .

I use Bates Enforcer and Matterhorns from Cove . Both can be bought from US CAV . Always listen to your feet . I do suggest high 8"+ , waterproof, and insulated but do shop around for the best price . Try local Army / Navy store or a go outdoor outfitter to see what you have available .

Well I'm wondering what type of gps everyone uses . I didn't see any topics on this so I figured I'd do a poll on this . I myself use Garmin GPS 12 and etrex Venture . I am looking at another Garmin model as well . Please just submit make and model or models if you own more than one . I will post my results here at a later date .

13 yrs in Army , Reserve , National Guard (yes all three in that order) . Did a variety of things 19k and 19e (tanks) 13b (artillery) 88m (truck driver) . Had some fun and would do it all over . Learned how to read a map there .

Here's a multi in KS about 50 miles from one of your caches you might want to try Wellington Lake . I've done a multi near me that had a two tree tags and a pole tag . Another used only 35mm film containers , still another used just stakes . Be creative use a combo of different types depending on the area you are planning on using . Scout the area out see what would,could,should work in that area keeping in mind that it has to blend in so people who aren't looking won't find it and those that are will . If you need any suggestions/help drop me an email and I'll see what I can do to help . I love a good multi because of the challenge of finding each piece . Good luck !!!!

Here's a multi to top all and a good one to read to get some ideas monster Here's another that uses stakes for the points Moore and I made one that uses small containers Midura . Read some of these to get some ideas plus go do a few before setting one up .

My sister got me some cleets that slip over the sole of your shoes the seem to work in icy conditions . She said they use 'em in Maine all the time during the winter months .

Most hunts all I carry is water , for the longer ones MRE, water, Jerky , and anything else I may think of at the time .

Even though I'm already a PM , I think (after reading this all morning) after some careful thought I think 1) seeing new caches 24hrs before others (I know you don't want to make any changes to the site but this would help), 2) 3 geocache stickers for the first three hides or TB tag or maybe the new calender discounted , or just some geo swag 3) but I think a better explaination of the PM benefits would help entice people plus a trial certificate to put in a cache might be nice and help lure more people . MOPAR came up with the best summary of all this . Routing would be very helpful in planning to do several caches along a planned area of travel . So to summarize what could help routing , trial ceritifcates , better explaination of PM benefits , Geo swag , seeing new caches 24hrs before others . If I think of anything else I'll report back .

What you found is a aiming circle used for artillery here is a excerpt from a artillery course handbook . Loading FA 3074 Hasty Survey..please wait Page 8 of 174 EXIT TOC To go to the lesson you want, click on that button below. If you would like, you may use the navigation buttons at the top right of the page. Table of Contents TOC LESSON 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 3 LESSON 4 LESSON 5 LESSON 6 INTRODUCTION The azimuth of a line may be defined as the horizontal clockwise angle measured from a base direction. There are three base directions--grid north, true north, and magnetic north. The direction used by the field artillery is grid direction based on the universal transverse mercator (UTM) grid system. True direction is based on the north pole. The difference between a true azimuth and a grid azimuth is grid convergence. Magnetic direction is based on the location of the magnetic field of the earth. The difference between a grid azimuth and a magnetic azimuth can be expressed either as the G-M angle or as the declination constant. In the event that the orienting line (OL) has not been established by battalion surveyors, battery personnel can still determine accurate directional control by employing the simplified technique called simultaneous observation. Page 16 of 174 TOC EXIT 1. SIMULTANEOUS OBSERVATION: Simultaneous Observation is the process of two separate observation stations, observing the same celestial body at the same time. Simultaneous observation (SIMO) of a celestial body provides a rapid method of transferring direction over great distances without time-consuming computations. This method is ideally suited to the needs of the artillery, since many units can be placed on common directional control in minutes. The principle behind simultaneous observation is that any celestial body is so far away that, for practical purposes, the lines of sight to it at any instant from two or more points on the surface of the earth are parallel (Figure 1, next page). A point having known directional control (grid azimuth to an azimuth mark [Figure 1-2, next page]) can be occupied by battalion surveyors with a T-16 theodolite or by personnel from the firing unit with an aiming circle. An azimuth to a known point is all that is required to start a simultaneous observation. This known point becomes the master station (Figure 1-2) for the simultaneous observation. Each firing battery needing directional control becomes a flank station (Figure 1-2). At the flank station, the aiming circle is set up to observe a prearranged celestial object and becomes the orienting station for the battery. Figure 1-3. Theodolite over orienting station. Figure 1-4. Horizontal circle setting. (2) The theodolite operator then sets the known azimuth to the azimuth mark on the scales of the horizontal circle. (Example: 1429.4 mils [Figure 1-4] ). (3) Next, the theodolite operator sights on the azimuth mark (Figure 1-5 next page) and unlocks the scales, then sights on a predetermined celestial body (sun or star). Figure 1-5. Sight on azimuth mark. (4) He then alerts the flank stations by announcing, "THIS IS HOTEL 38"--"START TRACKING OUT." (5) The theodolite operator tracks the celestial body and reports--"THIS IS HOTEL 38, TRACKING, TRACKING, TRACKING, TIP, OUT." Figure 1-6. Tracking.

A friend and I did a hike around Thanksgiving and the description tolds us to take a certain way up but we took a different way back down that cut our hike in half . So far it is the only cache like that though there was another that you could just use the opposite side of the river instead . Most caches are a fairly straight hike in and out .

Well these are the 2 vests I've been looking at but I'm still unsure if I should bother . us cav vest 1 us cav vest 2 I also use this CamelBak Trailblazer 70oz. Hydration Pack or my backpack for other caches or hikes .

I was wondering what people use for vests or packs when you go caching ? I've been using a camelback or just a little pouch that will carry my gps , a digital camera or pda along with a flashlite and writing tool . I've been looking for a vest to use but most are cheap looking or too expensive (over $60) . I would like a military type but most are way too pricey or just set up all wrong for caching . What is a good type that will survive and has a good setup ?

Well my screen name is fairly easy ; The C is for chris and the 88m is the MOS (military occupational skill) of truck driver my occupation . I do have other mos' but prefer this one . People over the years have given me other nicknames (too many to list most I have forgotten) . A screen name should represent the person in a way that they will be remembered and associated with in the future .

Ok What exactly is a Earthcache ? Why isn't it list as a type of cache ?

I would sugest voting for each month photos for one week then that would be the winner for that month . Maybe even feature a cache and cacher for each month with a travel (that has traveled over a certain amount of miles) . A radio station here has been doing something similar for the past three years with local girls . They come in for an interview and photo session , then the listeners vote each month both online and call in . The final vote is cast by the on air staff . The one with the most from all three gets that month . This take nine months to put it together but each year has gotten better . The now have a dvd to go with it . www.waaf.com Just some ideas of what you can do .

The reason I don't want to put an physical cache is because there is one less than 500m from the plaque http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...18-4d54440aabb4. The cache you see on the map is where this plaque is located . The museum is actually +5- miles from this .

I'm trying to get a cache approved (Fisher Museum Cache) but I was dis-approved . Can someone please have a look and give me an opinion on what I sure do ? http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...61-e202f049bbe5

How can I download travelbugs , benchmarks and any other geocaching items to my pda ? I'm using a zire with plucker software for geocaching . The plucker works great for geo files but I can't figure how to download anything else yet . Any help please ?

I usually wear jeans , t-shirt (warm weather) and always my military boots for the support and ruggedness . I've done alot of hiking before I started doing this and military boots (not a cheap pair either $100 + and waterproof ) . Been thinking about going with BDU (military) pants .