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You can't download the maps from your gps into BaseCamp. I had the same problem and was told by Garmin that I would have to buy the maps on their dvd's to be able to use in BaseCamp. I had to buy their West 24k dvd at a cost of $129 US. To me, it was worth it though because the Garmin maps are the best I've seen when compared to RouteBuddy and MacGPSPro. RouteBuddy = $99 download and then you have to purchase their maps. MacGPSPro = $60 download not including map purchases.

So were you off even when you had the datum set to WGS84?

Nope, link was posted 11 minutes after my post. Your response was disrespectful. Obviously the URL was missing. You could have just mentioned that fact and dispense with the eyeroll. Disrespectful? I don't see that.

What I read about the Oregon 200 is that it doesn't have a compass! Geek or no, how would you calibrate what it doesn't have? I agree. According to Garmin's specifications on the Oregon 200, there is no electronic compass on that unit.

I encountered two of these recently. It had been several months since the CO promised he'd do the required maintenance. I went out to verify that the caches were no longer there and logged a needs archive. In addition to that, I sent a note to the reviewer who then posted a note to the CO. The CO did nothing for about two months ... the caches were archived.

AAAAgggggHHHHHHHH. Thats better, but I still have no joy? There are caches that you can send to your gps if you're not a premium member. I think I've read that you'll get it as a waypoint without all the good cache information, but I could be wrong. I do know that the Safari web browser and Garmin Communicator don't play nice if you have Flip4Mac loaded as a plugin, but I don't know if that could be part of your problem. I'm using Camino as a web browser now and haven't had any problem with communicator.

That's how I look at it too.

I am a Mac user as well and can send individual caches to my GPS. Are you trying to download a pocket querry? If so, then it doesn't work with Mac (drats!!). I have a two year old Macbook Pro and have no problems sending the files to my Oregon 400t, so I doubt that there would be a compatibility issue with your Dakota. Also, when downloading pocket queries, all you have to do is unzip the file and you'll end up with a gpx file that contains all the caches you queried and it also contains a file for any waypoints. It's a simple drag and drop into the gpx folder in your GPSr. Of course, you have to be a premium member to download PQ's. Welcome to geocaching! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Welcome to geocaching! I'm fairly new myself. My addiction began before I even found my first cache.

"The makers of GSAK" is a large, unnamed entity where the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. The development is one man, Clyde. In http://www.gsak.net/help/hs1070.htm#FAQ17 it's pretty clear that if you've seen a GSAK-like substance on Mac, it wasn't done by "the makers of GSAK". Geojournal and MacCaching are out there, but it doesn't seem like either are run-away successes, though I don't know why. http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/ lists Garmin's (usually free) Mac offerings. http://www.gpsbabel.org works the same on Mac and it does on Windows. Ahhhh yes ... you're absolutely right. I believe the software was MacCaching and on their website it says “Some people use a Swiss Army Knife to Geocache, we just use a Mac!” That's where I probably got confused ... Swiss Army Knife ... isn't that how GSAK is described? Anyway, it's seemed similar to GSAK, but would not support my Oregon 400t.

I should also mention that I have my cell phone with me at all times as well as a personal locator beacon for when I'm in an area with no cell coverage.

I looked at this software. It appears similar to BaseCamp and I like the maps for BaseCamp a whole lot more. Either way, they'll both cost you money. BaseCamp is a free download, so you could at least see if it will handle your caches, waypoints and routes like you want. Macgpspro is a $60 download. You could also look at RouteBuddy, but it's a $99 download and then you have to buy maps. The only thing I don't know about BaseCamp is if it supports non-Garmin GPSr's.

Not long ago, I tried a program for the Mac that was put out by the makers of GSAK. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name and it also hadn't been upgraded in a long time so it would work with the newest GPSr's. Like you, I'm not interested in running Windows on my MacBook Pro. If you do happen to find a program that works like GSAK on a Mac, I'd appreciate if you would let me know. And one caveat regarding Garmin's BaseCamp software ... I had to purchase the Western US Topo 24k DVD to have a map for BaseCamp as you can't transfer your topo maps from your GPSr. BaseCamp is a free download, but the maps cost over $100 US.

I use Garmin BaseCamp, but it doesn't do nearly what GSAK will do. I love the program for what it does and I'm hoping they eventually give it more bells and whistles. Maybe take a look at Cache901. You can download that from the geocaching.com resources page.

Even being male ... although not a young one ... I always carry pepper spray. If you're hiking alone, I would recommend it. Here in California it's legal, but I'd still carry it out on the trail if it weren't. That's just me.

Amen!

Nothing in particular spurred my request. I think that it was used in a number of fairly heated threads this last week, more than I remember seeing it used, and it just struck me how ugly and inappropriate it is for folks to be calling each other whores. So I asked folks not to, that is all. It's just one geocacher's request to the others. Do with it what you will. Fair enough. Do you happen to have another phrase that you feel would convey the intent without the use of the word you find distasteful? While you think about that remember, "A rose, by any other name". Maybe numbers addict? Numbers Hunters? Numbers Chasers? There are many options besides 'whore'. I guess one of the things that jars me about 'numbers whore' is that I don't think they exist! I know some cachers who prefer micros, I know some who on occasion like to get a lot of finds in a day, I don't know anyone who would qualify as a 'numbers whore'. So it is both the word and the fact that it is a generalization used inappropriately and incorrectly to belittle someone who caches in a different fashion than the poster approves of. Again, it's just me, a cacher with a request and zero power to enforce it, though I would like to see the mods do so as I believe such name-calling violates the forum guidelines. I seriously doubt that I will see a post from a Moderator stating "Sure, it's okay to call cachers whores in the forum" I don't believe it's just you since I feel the same. Referring to someone as a numbers whore, etc. in the forums is potential flame bait depending on how thin skinned someone may be. Don't get me wrong, I love flame wars to a point but I don't see them as being productive. ;-)

Nothing in particular spurred my request. I think that it was used in a number of fairly heated threads this last week, more than I remember seeing it used, and it just struck me how ugly and inappropriate it is for folks to be calling each other whores. So I asked folks not to, that is all. It's just one geocacher's request to the others. Do with it what you will. Fair enough. Do you happen to have another phrase that you feel would convey the intent without the use of the word you find distasteful? While you think about that remember, "A rose, by any other name". Maybe numbers addict?

Derogatory sure, but that doesn't make it outside of the forum guidelines. Cache maggot has been around for quite a while. You can tell me I’m using the word incorrectly but considering I and others I know have been using the word in that context for years means I’m not likely to change now. So if the Mods feel I’m using in the word incorrectly and think I am (innocently) inferring to a definition that is not within guidelines they can certainly tell me to stop. lol I'm not suggesting that it might be outside the forum guidelines or that you stop using it in the way you want to. Personally, I don't use the word that way just like I don't use the word bad when when something's actually very good/cool/rad. Each to their own. Just ... please don't call me a xxx whore. I'd have to get nasty. lol

I haven't been into this activity for long, but I think the oddest thing I've found is a pack of chewing gum in a cache. Then there was the totally melted, gooey, sticky gummy toy. It made a mess of the cache contents. I cleaned it up the best I could in the field and removed the items that were beyond saving. The most dangerous thing ... the fishing lure with exposed hooks. I'm glad I didn't get stuck on that thing.

Maybe most word definitions didn't start in a dictionary, but don't you think there are a lot of word used inappropriately? ;-) I get the OP's point and I sure wouldn't want to be referred to as a whore of any kind. I believe based on the etymologically whore would be the same context as "lover". (derogatory of course) It appears then that you agree that it is a derogatory word. Even though I do agree with the OP's point, I think it would be quite difficult to change anyone's usage of the word.

Maybe most word definitions didn't start in a dictionary, but don't you think there are a lot of word used inappropriately? ;-) I get the OP's point and I sure wouldn't want to be referred to as a whore of any kind.

I suppose that whatever tool one wants to use is fine. It isn't anything I'd even consider since, for me, it would take away a lot of the challenge.

"EDIT: Just so you know, geocaching is a sickness. Get treatment now, before it is too late!" It is highly addictive isn't it? For me, a geocacher is someone who likes adventure and a good challenge ... either physical or mental ... or both. I don't care much for urban caching but I find that nothing is as satisfying as roaming the local mountains trying to find a cache or two.

I'm 62 and mostly retired and feel it's time to act like a kid again. The people who know about the geocaching I do think it sounds like a lot of fun and appear to be very interested. I don't believe that I've ever heard anyone say anything negative. I teach a class or two in a local radiology program, and most of the students are in their 20's and 30's. They think geocaching sounds like a fun activity. Perhaps the reason I'm getting positive responses is due to the age of the audience?