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I know this is a question that probably gets asked again and again, but here we go again. I recently managed to break my Magellan Triton 400, a unit that I really liked, found to be very accurate and was very comfortable with using, and I would buy another one but I found it had a few shortcomings. Here is what I am looking for in a new GPSr (must-haves): - accurate and durable - (moderately) easy interface with geocaching.com gpc files - battery life - color screen - 2000+ waypoints - compatible with the same maps i used on my triton 400 Here are what I would consider bonus features - designed with geocaching in mind - function dedicated to waypoint projection - another Magellan model (as I am comfortable with their interface) or at least user-friendly Price is not a huge issue, but I would prefer to spend as little as possible while still getting bang for my buck Please help!

Never even knew that these kinds of "power trails" existed, and was poking around the forums while gc.com is down for maintenance this afternoon. Hmm, after reading this post I think they could be fun with the right group of people, but not so much with the wrong ones. Great way to rack up numbers if I ever want to try that! I appreciated reading both the positive and negative responses. Thanks everyone and please keep posting you ideas and experiences! Helpful to us new guys!

Man, we could put an end to this topic once and for all, if only more people would hide ammo cans full of bison tubes. Actually I've been thinking lately I want to hide an "other" cache somewhere, and use a micro in an obvious spot as a decoy. Open up the log only to find a piece of paper that says "this is not the geocache"... hehe, and have a small or regular nearby but really well hidden. I like caches that meet any of the following conditions: -sneaky hide -good location -cool cache containers They don't have to meet all of the requirements, just one. Size doesn't matter at all to me.

When I realized that the only browser that was not working properly with the gc website was IE8, I realized there's a simple fix. If you are having trouble staying logged in or properly viewing the geocaching.com website, there are 2 things that will probably fix this problem. 1. Under tools->internet options->privacy, click the "sites" button, type in www.geocaching.com, and set it to "always allow" cookies. 2. Under tools->compatibility view settings, type in www.geocaching.com and click add. This fixed my problems. Hope it helps!

I haven't done this, but I imagine you could create a multicache in your cache's home county, but list the requirements of logging the find as finding 22 specific caches around the area - you may not log this cache as found until you have found the following caches, then list them. Maybe be a good idea to contact the owners of those 22 caches though to make sure the caches are permanent and regularly maintained. Cool idea!

Exact same problem (using IE8) This just started happening to me this moring (IE8), but had no problems up until today.

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I'm pretty new at this game as well so don't rely 100% on my answers, but as far as prizes and trading guidelines go, it's completely up to you as the hider to decide what works. Being FTF seems like a prize in itself to a lot of cachers in my area. Everytime I read the earliest logs of a cache, the story always plays out like a race, and familiar cacher names chat back and forth about how they beat so and so by 15 minutes, and so on. AS far as an additional FTF prize goes, think about why you're including it and the types of cachers that might go after your cache. Things like unactivated trackables or small cash prizes might be good ideas for easy-to-reach urban caches, toys and games for caches geared towards younger cachers, or maybe a rare geocaching item, or outdoor/geocaching gear for wilderness caches.... anything goes (so long as you don't leave items that shouldn't be placed in caches such as food, dangerous materials, etc). And, to answer your other questions, I'm pretty sure that the first finder has the option of leaving the FTF prize for the next finder if they want to. If I found a cache with a FTF prize of a high-powered flashlight but I already had one, I would probably leave it for the next person, explaining why in the log, and trade a different item instead. I hope this helps but again, I'm still new at this so take my ideas with a grain of salt just in case I'm way off

Thanks to everyone who replied. After reading through several posts on these forums and listening to the opinions of a lot of veteran cachers, I was a little worried about whether or not my cache would be considered a positive contribution to the geocaching community. I have since edited my cache description and made it very clear what the idea behind the cache is, so there will be no disappointment! I also set my home coordinates, which, as I understand, expediates the process of having a cache reviewed. And I definitely checked the "make this cache active" box. I submitted my cache on Tuesday, and it is now Sunday, with no review and no publication... For everyone who has hid one before, I'm sure you understand the excitement and anticipation of having that first one get published. Is there anything I'm missing?? Thanks!

Hi there! I'm relatively new to this game (3 months, 90ish finds), and I'm getting excited about hiding my first cache. Just looking for a little input from all you seasoned veterans and I have a couple of questions. Firstly, how long does it generally take to get a cache approved? I submitted my first one about 3 days ago and have yet to have it reviewed. I was careful to include all relevant info, double checked my coordinates, and made sure to tick the "make cache active" box when I submitted it for review. I read somewhere that it can take up to 72 hours, but since it's been longer than that, I'm wondering if I missed a step? Secondly, I'd just like to say that the types of caches I have enjoyed finding the most are traditional caches where the owner has put a lot of effort into a sneaky or clever hide, and these are the types of caches I am interested in placing. The type where the only real draw to the cache is the cache itself, and not necessarly its location. Should I make a point to draw attention to this fact in the description of my caches, or will it be generally understood by most people? Thirdly (and finally!), I just want to say that I wish I'd discovered geocaching sooner! Pretty much the coolest activity every invented!