NewMommy1223

Is that a "paperless" unit? How much does it run about?

You want to make sure whatever GPS you get, you'll want to make sure it has the 3-axis compass and the ability to input 'next stage' coordinates for multi-caches. We started with the iphone and bought a Megallan Explorist - hated it!! It didn't have the 3-axis compass and couldn't input coordinates for multis. We sold that and bought a Garmin Oregon. The Oregon has been pretty good for the 6 months we've had it, although the firmware (or something) seems glitchy at times. My husband is pretty tech savy and he's done whatever possible to try and remedy that. It's just weird sometimes. The more expensive GPS units will have the 3 axis compass and next stage abilities. If you enjoy the hobby, don't settle for the cheapest. If you can afford it, put a little more money into it. Then - if you don't like the unit, you can re-sell it and get something else. What is the 3 axis compass? Which explorist were you using?

A friend has the Magellan explorist gc that I can have for $50 which sounds like a good deal but she doesn't have the book with it or the usb cable. Any idea where I can get an instruction book and a cable? She decided to stay with using her phone because they don't cache that often and bought it for around $100.

OK so yes a mid priced unit is what I am looking for. One that you can load the caches from the internet I am guessing that is what you mean by paperless. Is it better to buy on Ebay or Amazon? DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Waterproof Hiking GPS is this the one you are talking about?

Yes something like that is what I am looking for. Let me give you a background and maybe you have a suggestion... We have been caching since January and now have been to our first event and am almost at 200 caches! It's a weekend thing that we (my better half, 2 boys 9 and 10, and myself) enjoy now. We enjoy being out on the hiking trails so usually lots of tree cover. I am not technologically challenged but it may take a bit to figure it out. Another cacher we met told us to use the Magellan eXplorist but didn't say which version someone else suggested the Geomate Jr. Of course I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on one that is going to be difficult to use or not what I am looking for. I read some of the reviews on the websites previously listed but its a lot of gibberish when you don't know what you are looking for if that makes sense!

What is paperless caching?

I am new to GeoCaching and I use my phone app right now but it kills my battery way too fast. I am looking for something not too complicated as I have never used a GPS unit before and don't know a thing about them. Any suggestions or hints would be greatly appreciated related to GPS or caching in general. Thank you in advance!

I am new to GeoCaching and I use my phone app right now but it kills my battery way too fast. I am looking for something not too complicated as I have never used a GPS unit before and don't know a thing about them. Any suggestions or hints would be greatly appreciated related to GPS or caching in general.

I am new to caching and I use my phone app right now. Is this an easy one to use? I am looking for something not too complicated as I have never used a GPS unit before. I am in Florida. You can email me at NewMommy1223@yahoo.com Thanks Jenn