[Loc Files And Mapsource Topo]

I just found out that GSAK suports the format transfer.

This allows me to use this as a Place to store my caches and also to transfer them to my Mapsource.

Since I already use this there is no need for another program.

Again thank you for the replys

[Loc Files And Mapsource Topo]

Thank you for the info.

I have recieved my Mapsource. Its a pretty good program just has old maps. ( at least 5 years old probably older) I already found out about useing my GPSr as a go-between. It works but it is still alot of steps.

I will check out the programs mentioned.

Thank you for your time

Scott

[Groups]

I have started a group for people in WNC to discuss Hiking, Backpacking, Primitive Camping, Geocaching.

Come join us, we are looking for people with similar interests for group hikes hunts and camps

http://Western North Carolina Backpackers.

[Loc Files And Mapsource Topo]

I have an Etrex Vista and am thinking about buying mapsource topo for it,

 

Can I still download the waypoimt files from Geocaching.com, will they work with the waypoint management funtion?

 

If not, what other software will I need?

 

Thank you

[Do You Really Need Topo/aerial Maps?]

I don't understand the compass question. You cannot determine the lat/lon with a compass.

 

In my view, the real challenge in geocaching is that you are given a pair of coordinates and a gpsr that tells you where you are, and that is all info you've got. If you have a detailed map and the cache is indicated on the map then what's the point? You don't even need a gpsr.

Not trying to be flip or anything,

But I hiked alot before I started geocaching and more than once I found myself at a point were the map showed a trail or the map showed only one trail in a particular area and when I got there it was no trail or many trails. in this case a GPSr with a waypoint near were I wanted to go was very handy.

On the other hand, I've been in the woods and the batteries or signal poop-out on my reciever then in that case a map and compass was a good little bit of weight to carry.

So I feel that for safety's sake I like to have both. I just feel better prepared for what ever fate throws at me on the trail If I carry both a map (and compass) and a GPSr.

[Annoying Shutdown With Garmin Etrex Vista]

I have a Vista with Version 3.60 and I still have the annoying power offs. My vista came preloaded with 3.60 so I've never updated it.

I look at it and all is fine I take my eyes off it and look again and blank screen. But I don't get any kind of a warning message that I have seen. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks, Scott