chillypenguin

Locus does, you may need the map tweak that adds extra sources.

Both Locus maps and c:geo support off line maps. I am surprised the official app does not!

Locus is good, but its learning curve is steep. You will either need to load caches up via PQ's and "Geocaching Live". Or try the "Geocaching4Locus" add on. You could also try c:geo which is a great free app to get you started. But its not officially supported.

Are there any local community parks or nature reserves that would appreciate some volunteer labour. I am sure if you got in touch with the ranger/manager, they would take you up on the offer. Also remember a CITO is not just limited to trash collection. The CITO that I did was coppicing willow, which was much more attractive to me than collecting trash. In the park that day was a fun run, so some of the CITO'ers assisted the fun run organisers by collecting the used drinking bottles, that would have become trash. The park was really impressed with the work that we all put in. What was disappointing was a number cachers that had signed up did not come because of the (small) parking charge, and we all got free passes anyway.

Did you want to provide a link to the thread you cite.

I have one of these in my cache box waiting to be deployed. (OK the non camo version) Its not waterproof, so you will need another container inside in my case I have one of the small sample tubes that drops inside. It only takes a few minutes to brute force the code as its only 3 dials 0-6 on each. So I would not want to use it as a key safe. But it will make a great cache container. It would also be possible to change the order of the code, if you wanted a different number. If you are happy with the cost, go for it.

I can see merit in the idea. BUT to collect the co-ordinates the app' must force you to visit GZ 5 times at least 90 minutes apart and average the co-ordinates for a minimum of 5 minutes on each visit. Once you have completed that, you must be committed to the cache, and happy to stand there for 5 minutes without being challenged or mugged! And hopefully after all of that the Smart-phone co-ords will be good to boot. Recently I have used a Nexus 7 with an averaging app' to collect co-ords, and I must say it's as accurate, if not better that our eTrex30. But that’s another story.

Any Geocaching name with Penguin in is AWESOME.

Good move. It will really come into its own if you become a Premium member. Locus does have a steep learning curve so stick with it. But also give all the other free / cheap app's ago. We all like something different and they all have different strengths.

Use the "GC" code from the cache listing. And a contact e-mail address. This is in case the cache is found, it can be identified.

Bookmark list of caches that use NFC.

Every phone sold on the market has a GPS..... Maybe every smartphone. The $9.99 burner phones you can get from Radio Shack don't seem to have GPS in them. At least not that the user can access

I see screen brightness and battery life being the limiting factors. Providing GPS accuracy and sensitivity are up to scratch that is.

We started like many others with cgeo. But I have since moved over to Locus maps. And the maps tweak for extra map sources and geocaching4u. Also down load the vector maps for your region and you have a great on and off line caching tool.

http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/01/25/GALAXY-Xcover-2-1 Looks like Samsung have an answer to the Smartphone v GPSr question.

So what, its finding the cache that counts. They can experience the location, or research the history via English heritage. I have a multi that can be done in at least three ways; Visiting the locations. Looking at the picture for two of my other caches. Google street view. What counts for me is that the log book is signed.

How about Blue Plaque Multi's. Hiding a cache near to houses with Blue Plaques could be more challenging that micro's near Churches. So use some of the date information from the Blue Plaque to lead you to another location such as a park, where it is easier to hide a cache.

Locus maps. Add geocaching4u and the map tweaks. Download the vector maps for your region. And your all set. Try the free version first you will soon realize its a small price for the Pro version.

Any mileage will do, I have lost two without any mileage on them!!

CHIRP is only one type of wireless beacon cache. NFC is another, then there is WiFi and even old fashioned AM/FM (unlicensed bands permitting). Even when you bring them all together I am not sure they warrant there own icon.

From my research I understand there is a issue making the 1k write protected using android devices. So the NTAG203 would be better, if they are in the format required.

Many thanks for all of your hard work throughout the year for bring us these updates. Happy new year.

Looks like another neat idea for a wireless beacon cache.

I recommend Locus maps, there is a sale on so very cheap and worth every penny. It has a GSAK add on. Also add the map tweak for extra map sources and geocaching4you add on.

Added to my book mark list for NFC Caches. I have included both caches that require NFC to find them, and one's that just use it as a link to the cache page. See the bookmark description.