SeekerOfTheWay

D'oh! I missed that it was a 2 year old thread too! The information is still good though! I appreciate the pack ideas!

"so here I am...asking for opinions" Wow, harsh. You asked for opinions and I gave you mine. It's not a matter of "dealing with my feelings." It appears you're the one that cannot "deal with your feelings" when someone disagrees with you. Noted. You should have worded your OP to say that only those that support your idea should bother posting. I think I will ignore your caches and posts now anyway. Happy caching.

We're two noobs passing in the night.

I'd like to add that LPC and other P&G's have their place. I like a hike and view. However, I do the others when I'm shopping or with someone that is, or waiting for the dentist to open etc. Then I am very grateful for the parking lot and quick urban hides. Gives me a quick caching fix and kills some time!

No, you're still a newb because of that post. You may be on the cusp though! Lol People cache for different reasons. Some like a view and a hike. Some like puzzles, some like the numbers only. Some just like to use a GPSr. One man's trash...

I have terrible guilt for secretly wishing the cache was stolen! This is my 3rd or 4th D1 that eluded me. Must have blinders on.

I enjoy discussion and debates. I don't see it as whining at all. It's interesting to me to hear others' opinions. I learn a bit that way. Geocaching and otherwise. I appreciate the forum contributors.

I would change the rating on a new cache I placed, after getting feedback from cachers. I would change the rating on a cache that was placed years ago if the vegetation has grown or the path is harder/easier. I've done a few caches here that said T 1.5. By the time I did them (2-5 years later) the T was more a 2.5-3.5. They caught me a bit off guard because I hadn't properly planned for tougher T.

This is happening to me so often now and I can't figure out why. I can't find D1 caches anymore? What's wrong with me? I found a D4 the day before quickly. Is this a known phenomenon? Help!

Holy crap, I aways back my car into spots! Maybe that's my issue! I do it because after I get the cache I open the hatch of my wagon and lay there to log the cache from my phone. D'oh! I even have a blanket and pillow...

Is that a real cacher name? If not it should be: Pepper Spray and a Whistle LOL, I love it! I should change my caching name to that!

I'm good with smartphones and ok with computers. I'm looking at getting a Garmin 62 (s or st, I don't know the difference yet). What steps would I need to do as soon as I got it to get out caching? Load maps? Load caches? Does it automatically give turn by turn to the cache? Audible? Could I get it and load the nearest 1000 traditional caches and then be set to go? Do I need to buy special maps for trail maps in preserves and parks? Thanks!

I love the Amazing Race! But I agree with the mod that I'd not go to an event that wasn't interactive. I'd go to meet other cachers. What you're planning would be fun as a game, and it kinda sounds like FTF hunting is all. I'd probably enjoy it in a small park, at an event, where we could all get together after and discuss our techniques and adventures! Good thinking though!

What does vegetarianism have to do with pest removal? Just curious. Your statement implied to me that vegetarianism somehow put you on a different level that allows you to look down on the meat eaters of the world. "We're staunch vegetarians and wouldn't blame you for killing it." I thought I knew my place in life and I never pictured vegetarians as being any better or worse than myself. I disagree with the vegetarian. I'm vegan (16 years) and wouldn't kill a spider in it's habitat. I would blame you for killing it. Move the cache and let it be.

I would hate to find an animal skull in a cache. It would make me really sad and I'd take it out and bury it. I'd also ignore all your caches. This is just my personal opinion. Skull is interesting as an historical piece, but not as used as fun in a game. IMO

This is why i cache with pepper spray and a whistle.

Double Post

The Geomate Jr comes pre-loaded with traditional caches. I'm not sure it cache details comes on it too. I use Geocache Navigator by Trimble on my BlackBerry. We're kinda spoiled by the ability to get close caches OTA. I'm looking into getting a GPSr for longer hikes and caching days. But I'll use my BlackBerry to get details and mark field notes.

I'm looking for a beginners GPSr. I'll give you $50 for it, PayPal.

Isn't caching without a GPS Letterboxing? Whatever happened to Ashnikes? I saw his name on a few logs I signed in Florida.

I just ordered this REI Venturi 30 Pack from REI for day hikes.

Thanks for all the advice! I'm getting my computer situation worked out and I've decided on a Garmin GPSMAP 62!

100 Finds before my first hide. You need the experience imo.

Doubly posted

I didn't see that one listed on Amazon.com. I will need to start checking out Garmin's website. I don't need a camera. My BlackBerry has that. Thanks!