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This is similar to the way we cache. I generally use Mapsource with my Garmin GPS. It gives a clean printout of the area. We use it to plan our route in town to reduce our travel time, or to plan rest (caching) stops while traveling. When necessary, we do as Briansnat said - just use the map on the GPSr.

The quote is from the online posting just prior to our finding a local cache. Let's see - muggle picks up cache, makes trade and then moves cache. I can't vouch for the trade because the original cache is nearby, but unfound. Otherwise, it seemed to add to the conversation. Sorry if I missed the point of this thread - it's happened before.

Cache was found Nov 06 then it went missing, replaced by CO in Jul 07. This log is on Apr 26, 08. We found what we think is the cache replaced by the CO the next day. At least they tried to make it good. It sounds to me that the finder may be saying that found the cache out in the open, that it had been washed out of its original hiding spot, and thus, not knowing exactly where to place it again, it seems that they took it home for a bit before attempting to replace it in the general area. And, even if they HAD moved in intentionally, well, they knew nothing about geocaching at the time of their find, and may likely have assumed -- as others have noted -- that they were supposed to move it and re-hide it. This could be what happened. The cache was in a crevice about 10 feet up a rock face, you had to stand on a boulder to get it. (Impossible to wash out, but someone else could have muggled it and left it on the ground.) I did see it about 30 feet away after backing off a bit. I think the guys just saw an ammo can and it looked neat so they took it. They did bring it back, although no one has found it yet. Lots of "what-ifs" here.

Cache was found Nov 06 then it went missing, replaced by CO in Jul 07. This log is on Apr 26, 08. We found what we think is the cache replaced by the CO the next day. At least they tried to make it good.

I would add that, in my opinion, you should never, ever, put your electronics in checked baggage. I have a laptop case that is large enough to hold the laptop, 2 GPSrs, PDA, numerous cords and power supplies, and my trip paperwork. It's worth more than me. I flew American once with a GPSr. I did not see any info when checking on line, so I asked the flight attendant when boarding. They said OK above 10,000 feet. As I deplaned, the pilot asked how well it worked so we chatted for a few seconds. Oh well, later I found that they did not allow inflight use.

Google Earth screens have a 150 cache limit. These are NOT the closest caches, just random caches in the view. To see them all, just zoom in closer. Like a previous poster, I just zoom in to my home or to a particular area or city and then move the screen to broaden my search. When I travel, I set up a placemark for my destinations. It is easy to move to that spot by clicking on the placemark in the left column. Hope this helped.

This was a note on a cache we found this weekend. The writer of the note spoke the truth; it was well cared for. I am against the idea. I am curious, however, what does TotemLake think about it?

Actually, you can talk to muggles as well. We are always up front with what we are doing unless the folks we are talking to don't seem trustworthy. Meeting other cachers is one of the fun things that happens while caching. While 4 wheeling last weekend, we were stopped at a cache. Two jeeps were coming down the mountain - the only vehicles we had seen for quite awhile. Their GPS told them to stop where our GPS told us to stop. We heard "Geocachers?" Ahhh, yeah. It was fun to talk to them, compare a few caching notes and exchange road and weather conditions.

Unless I'm missing something, I'm not sure why you would want to save them all. I'm assuming it is the same PQ that is run each week, or so. The most recent one is the current one has the most up-to-date info. However, if you are using IE, just save the first one to the folder of your choice. Then open up a window with that folder in it. Rename the file, and then switch back to your inbox and save the next one. Then rename it, and so on. May not be what you are looking for, but I gave it a shot. Best of luck.

You could, but I would never take that TB, much to big and to hard to find a cache to put it in. But a neat idea. Jim But, there will likely be a resurgence in 'peanut butter alergy' threads. Nooooooo!

We're not into the long-day numbers runs. I thought that we would have the most caches in one day while in an urban environment. Not so. We had three days in the low- to mid-30s. One was a 20-mile 4wd trip along a ridgeline trail with some great views. Another was on a 70 mile run through the desert from the Arizona border to the Salton Sea. Although we had to air-down the tires, there was little 4 wheeling required. The last was a 5-mile hike along a narrow ridgeline overlooking desert on both sides, down a steep ravine to a date plam oasis where we ate lunch, and then boulder hopping back up a wash that we followed through the desert back to the car. Not a lot of caches, but great experiences. We just pick an area to cache, and let the chips fall where they may. If we only get 2 all day; that's two more than we had the day before.

Recently I found an ammo-clam that had small holes drilled into it. When I opened it, there was a dead hamster inside. Evidently drowned at high tide. THE HORROR!!

Some recent posts highlight our "recipe." We use Google Earth to spot areas of cache concentration. Urban, mountain or desert are our choices, along with the distance we feel like traveling. Sometimes we will be in the area for another reason and just take advantage of the caches there. . We run a PQ for that area, usually of 450 caches. This gives us flexibility; once we get to the area, we can change routes and plans as necessary. We compare notes on caches we have researched to determine if there are some "must-see" locations. We much prefer hikes and scenic locations, but urban caches often take us to some nice areas and/or historical spots. When we are out in the cache area, we aim for those we would really like to go to. We will check the printed maps or GPS maps for caches on the way; and, when we spot one we look at the cache page in the PDA. We then decide on whether we should go there. If it is a LPC, we either drive by or stop and get it. No big deal.

There are various threads in this forum that discuss geocaching with the Nuvi. I have a handheld and a Nuvi and love them both—in their environment. There are two threads that deal with paperless caching with Nuvi and also how to cache with it. I have incorporated the paperless part, but will still use the handheld once I leave the car. Many people do cache with the Nuvi, but there are drawbacks that you need to work around such as: limited battery time, not as rugged as the handheld, not water proof/resistant, etc. To me the biggest drawback would be that it is designed for auto routing, not finding ammo cans in the woods. When I cache/travel I use both. BTW, on the flip side, I've used my handheld to navigate in Los Angeles, both freeways and city streets, and I was very happy with it. But it doesn't compare with the Nuvi. If your budget can handle it, keep the free Nuvi and get the handheld. All this is my opinion and I hope you hear from folks that disagree with me so that you can better decide.

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I also use one trekking pole. I usually attach the GPS to my backpack's chest strap using the belt clip. I always back that up with the lanyard for safety reasons.

I use a bean bag mount for 60cs and it works very well. I'm not familiar with the other. On my car, the dash is very large and there is no problem. Our caching partners have a van and a truck - both have narrow dashes so there is some conflict with the airbag. We do fit two handhelds and a Streetpilot or Nuvi on all vehicles, however. All on beanbag mounts. Concur with both your reasons for not using the suction mount in CA.

Yes. Read the thread, but especially post #67. I have a Nuvi 660 and it works very well.

That makes sense to me. I apologize for missing the point of this thread. I have been researching the Colorado since they came out and have craved one since the beginning. In all the threads I've been to, I see negative or mixed reviews. It is good to see people so enthusiastic about a GPS that got off to such a rough start. I was frustrated that this positive thread didn't help me in my decision process - but I see this isn't the right place.

Fortunately, you are not required to read this thread. Whew, disaster and years of therapy averted. p.s. I love my 400t! To start with, I'm not taking any side in the above discussion. As I look through this thread, I see very enthusiastic support for the Colorado, and I can see it is very genuine - yet many comments have that 'BUT' attached. That confuses me. People are generic in their praise, ("I love my Colorado"); but specific in stating their problems, and there are quite a few. I find that interesting. I'm on the fence. I will upgrade soon from a MAP60CS to either a Colorado 400t or a MAP60CSX. I find all the information in the Colorado threads a bit overwhelming. There is just a lot of data, and much of it is dated or is simply opinion (which can be very valuable). Also, it is good to see the praise after all the negative comments, but: WHY do you like the Colorado? I realize there has been some specific info, and I'm not trying to stir a pot here, and I may be too dense to understand (all us smart people say that ), but some rationale would help.

I've got a Nuvi 660 and love it. It has some extra bells and whistles that I don't need and many that I enjoy. It has great sensitivity. I hide it on the floor under the seat sometimes when I leave the car, and it never seems to lose the signal. Pilotsnipes has written a GSAK macro that is covered in this forum for many in the Nuvi series. It allows you to put everything on the GPS (as POIs) that you now load onto a PDA for paperless caching. (Link) This applies to the 600 and 700 series. There is another thread for the other series; although this changes at times.

Not sure about Japan, but I would guess that you would experience something similar to what we did in Panama. We just saw the Panamerican Highway and a few major roads. Other than that, it was the arrow pointing to the cache and you figured out the roads on your own.

I'm not one to point out typos, I make them all the time - but this time I'm a bit nervous about one . An abcess is a pus filled infection . I tend to think it may be an obsession. Other than that, I agree with your post. We are often the same way.