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The Commissar!

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  1. I am a Cub Scout leader and when I take my group out the boys know the deal with trades (trade up, even, or don't), and I sign the log for the group and log online as the group. In most cases these are caches that I have done already so I have no need to log it individually. If we were in a new location, I would log under my account and the group account.

     

    The Commissar!

  2. make sure whatever you get is a "Mapsend" product if you intend to use it on the GPSr. Nothing else will work ON a magellan GPSr. Lots of things will work for pc only use. I use and like both the Topo and the new Topo 3d on my twin Meriplats. I don't use other software for mapping so others may be able to help there if that's what you are looking for... You could get the old topo cheap on ebay I bet.

  3. Keep in mind that if you hide a bunch of containers/objects you will have to maintain them too. This type will also increase the difficulty of the cache. The coords can be off a little and folks will find the "monument" whereas finding the hidden coords will be harder. I would not rule out hunting it regardless of how you execute it...I just figured some additional disclosure would help you decide what you want to do. I have at least one of each type and a hybrid between the too also...

  4. Load the coordinates for all the caches in your area into your gps (or a mapping program on the PC) and then look for the pocket. It is helpful to have found all the puzzle, mystery, and multi caches in your area so you know where the stages are located because they count in some areas towards the distance rule...

     

    Good luck...

  5. The reason people hide micros in an area that would support a real cache is because they are to cheap to spend a few dollars to hide a real cache.

     

    Do not generalize about all cachers. If you don't want to hunt a micro in the woods don't but there are plenty of folks that do enjoy that kind of hunt. Clearly it is a different kind of challenge that is, admittedly, NOT for everyone, and that fact alone does not make micro caches hidden in the woods bad or lame and does not indicate that these folks are cheap! If you’re wondering I have a couple of these kinds of caches and many ammo boxes too...

     

    The Commissar!

  6. Sounds like the common battery contact problem (or dead batteries). I have the new Topo 3D software and it let me do maps for both of my plats. Rumor is it will let you map up to 4 units. I was under the impression that it was the same for all newer mapsend products. Check the FAQ on the meridian group at Yahoo...loads of good info there...

  7. If the intermediate stage is something placed into the environment by the hider, then it should be treated as any other cache. The main thing is to be aware of any muggles and act appropriately to protect the cache location. Sometimes this means waiting and sometimes it means coming back some other time. Sometimes that is not possible due to travel or other time/location problems. In that situation you just have to accept that finding that cache is not in the cards for you...

  8. I use the Altoids Tin version. I sometimes glue a magnet to the inside so as to not increase the total cache size. Then I put the micro-log inside a micro ziploc bag that can be purchased at craft stores (usually near the bead work stuff) for ~$1.50 for a half lifetime supply. I got them in 4 sizes but more are available...And I paint to match hide.

  9. It doesn't work the same way. Also, watch compasses only stay on for a few seconds to save on the battery. That'i petty useless.

     

    Also, knowing where north is isn't the only thing an electronic compass is good for. When used in conjunction with the waypoint as a GOTO, you can gain a live bearing of the waypoint. That is, it becomes a realtime triangulation as you zero in on your target. That becomes handy when you find yourself in a twisty or nonexistent trail and you find yourself stopping more than moving.

     

    Somtimes, you just don't have the space to walk 3 meters at 2-3MPH, and that's where an onboard electronic magnetic compass comes very handy.

     

    QUOTE (TotemLake @ Jan 26 2005, 11:29 AM)

    QUOTE (JohnnyVegas @ Jan 25 2005, 09:37 PM)

    Of course, for what Garmin and Magellan charge for and electronic compass, you can buy a bunch of real ones that do not need batteries. 

     

    Yah but it doesn't include the same functions as an electronic compass that's merged in with the GPS technology. 

     

    I couldn't have said it better myself!

  10. Hey! That cover is neat :unsure: ...where did you get that? Who makes it? I use screen protectors but some padding for those accidental falls off short cliffs (like the one that wounded :unsure: Plat#1)...

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