[Found It = Didn't Find It]

Maybe instead of putting a lock on the cache - GC could figure out a way to give your cache a code that you put at the top of the log inside your cache that users have to input into the site to be able to log as "found"? That way they wouldn't even have the ability to log non-found items as found. They would HAVE to find it. Just an idea...

That actually has been brought up before and I like the idea. Some people have placed a cryptic code on their cache (in the past) and a person had to send that via email to the owners. For some reason, I thought that they didn't allow that anymore.

 

If the site did it, you wouldn't have to depend on other people to check their email - it would be like a password - you have to have the password to log a find. Oh well. I'm a newby - haven't had a problem with this yet - I ordered some caches and will be placing them sometime this week.

hmmm~You know with that in mind, why couldn't a person write a TB or geocoin number, say on the lid, and impose an ALR (additional logging requirement) saying that when logging the cache, you must also discover the coin/tb number on the cache. (Do not place the actual coin/tb in the cache) Log the cache and discover the number wouldn't be a cure all for those who would ask a "friend" for the number.

<The above is just an "out loud" thought>

 

IMO if its that dadgum important to 'em, let'em have it. lol.

[Found It = Didn't Find It]

Maybe instead of putting a lock on the cache - GC could figure out a way to give your cache a code that you put at the top of the log inside your cache that users have to input into the site to be able to log as "found"? That way they wouldn't even have the ability to log non-found items as found. They would HAVE to find it. Just an idea...

That actually has been brought up before and I like the idea. Some people have placed a cryptic code on their cache (in the past) and a person had to send that via email to the owners. For some reason, I thought that they didn't allow that anymore.

 

If the site did it, you wouldn't have to depend on other people to check their email - it would be like a password - you have to have the password to log a find. Oh well. I'm a newby - haven't had a problem with this yet - I ordered some caches and will be placing them sometime this week.

[Found It = Didn't Find It]

Maybe instead of putting a lock on the cache - GC could figure out a way to give your cache a code that you put at the top of the log inside your cache that users have to input into the site to be able to log as "found"? That way they wouldn't even have the ability to log non-found items as found. They would HAVE to find it. Just an idea...

[Best GPS for BFE]

I want to know which handheld gps is the best, for land navigation assistance, for remote areas that have no cell phone coverage and in scenarios where getting lost could mean some hiker accidentally finding your sun bleached and animal scattered remains a decade or two after you died of thirst, exposure, hypo/hyperthermia or whatever.

 

I have a lot of fun geocaching but, just for a moment, let's forget about the bells and whistles, the paperless this or that, and how many mouse clicks it takes to do this or that. Also, let's put on pause the consideration of the benefits and capabilities of WAAS and Assisted-GPS. Since I'm not stupid enough to go anywhere in the boonies without a weather proofed paper map and a good compass, I don't care about most detailed this or prettiest that.

 

So I want to know which available handheld has the best combination of chipset, antenna, power consumption, and external antenna options for areas that have ZERO cell phone coverage. Terrain and conditions varies from desert to heavily wooded to mountainous.

 

Thanks in advance to all who share thoughtful and considered responses and opinions....

 

One option, if you don't care about mapping and want emergency protection, is the SPoT Personal Satellite Tracker.

 

It won't guide you to anything, but if you are lost you can use it to send a Help message to personal contacts or a 911 emergency rescue signal. It uses sat-phone coverage, so it will work where there is no cell phone coverage.

 

But, to repeat, it is not a personal GPS.

 

But, do personal GPS's have the same capability to send emergency signals when in distress? I'm just wondering - I ordered a Garmin Colorado 400t this week - should be here in a day or two...

[Alabama---Is there any hikers that Geocache here?]

I am looking for friends that hike and geocahce in Alabama. Or nearby.

 

Benji

 

I am from Montgomery and I love the ones in the woods. I am trying to get up to the Bham area in the very near future for some geocaching in the area. Any recommended caches up there?

 

Check this Geocaching website for the Deep South:http: Dixie Cachers

 

I'm from Birmingham - actually just getting into the whole geocaching thing - will be up at Oak Mountain this coming weekend...

[Hi, Hello, and all the above from BIRMINGHAM!]

Just figured I would write a "hello" message to introduce myself to the form. My soon to be wife and I should be receiving our new Garmin Colorado 400t in the mail next week - and we're looking forward to joining the community!

 

So hopefully, before long we'll be posting up a blog of our first finds!

 

Later!

 

 

Well,,, don't let the address scare you off.. )

 

Just drop in?

 

I don't understand...

[Hi, Hello, and all the above from BIRMINGHAM!]

Just figured I would write a "hello" message to introduce myself to the form. My soon to be wife and I should be receiving our new Garmin Colorado 400t in the mail next week - and we're looking forward to joining the community!

 

So hopefully, before long we'll be posting up a blog of our first finds!

 

Later!