lil_explorer

I put my very first TB out there in the world and it's definitely gone from the cache, but no one logged it or anything. I've emailed everyone who found the cache and most have replied to say it wasn't there. I have it narrowed down to the first three people who logged the cache, but they haven't replied yet to tell me if it was in the cache or gone from the cache. I realize someone who didn't log the cache could have found it, but it's a pretty well hidden cache, so only a geocacher would have seen it. THe cache is A Belle's Isle View, in Windsor Ontario. Any suggestions, other than what I've already done, to locate my Pathtag Collector TB?

Why the GC vs. the Legend H? Well, I liked the options the Magellan had, because it seemed to be made specifically for geocaching. I've been using my iPhone until now so any gps unit is going to boggle my mind for learning to use. Having said that, a new acquaintance has a Etrex Legend and he can show me how to use it if I keep it. The idea of having someone teach me how to use it was pretty appealing! Otherwise I'd be awfully overwhelmed. Thanks for the reply. Lil_explorer

As a Mac user, I would recommend getting almost any Garmin unit. Not familiar with the Etrex legend H, but does it have a serial or USB input? Garmin has a good selection of Mac software (as well as PC versions) on it's website, and a Mac/PC Forum as well. I started off geocaching with a basic Garmin Streetpilot C510 car satnav in 2009, which proved reasonably satisfactory. In mid-2011 I acquired secondhand an old green eTrex Venture, which immediately enabled much more accurate finding of many more types geocaches (and enabled placing my first cache). All my PQ cache info can be pre-loaded from my Mac onto both Garmins. Alternatively you can load individual cache info from a web cache listing via Google. "Send to GPS" is a valuable website asset that apparently is only available for Garmins. MY MAC GEOCACHING SETUP G4 desktop & G4 laptop both running Leopard OSX 10.5.8 Garmin Roadtrip software for maps on laptop (for Mac only - free) Garmin POI Loader software for caches (free) GeoJournal & MacCaching -(GSAK-like software for Mac)- ideal for paperless caching Thanks for the information! From everyone's replies it seems I'm going to be returning the Magellan and either keeping the Garmin etrex legend OR getting a better Garmin unit. Thanks again for replying.

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciate the advice and will take a look at some other options.

I'm not sure where you saw this information but it is incorrect. Vantage Point is a Magellan application, and it does work with the Magellan GC. It also will load pocket queries just fine. Pocket queries are basically just a collection of Geocaches you can create based on a certain criteria (ex. all the large caches within 5 miles of your house.) More info on them can be found here. (note: you need to be a premium member to use pocket queries.) As far as what GPS to buy both are good units. With that said I am not a fan of the Magellan GC as I have read too many reviews from users who have complained of bugs. My other gripe about the GC is that you cannot load additional maps (such as topo maps) on to the unit. As for the Legend H, it is a very good unit, but lacks the ability to natively hold paperless data (such as the geocache description, hints, logs, etc....) If I can offer a suggestion it would be wait a week or two and the new etrex units will be available. The eTrex 10, and 20 will cost $119 and $199 respectively. Both look to be great units as they will add the ability to do full paperless Geocaching. As for working on the Mac/PC, almost any of the modern GPS units available will work just fine with the Mac and PC's including the two you mentioned, as well as the new units coming out. Let me clarify. The Magellan won't won't worth with my MAC with Vantage Points and Pocket Queries. As for where I got the information, I got it right from the Magellan toll free number, tech support. They said the MAgellan would work, but I would not be able to use those two things on it. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. I appreciate it.

I'd like to find someone to geocache with. It can be one person or a group -- I just think it would be more fun than doing it alone. Any suggestions on how to go about that? Lil_explorer

Ok, I'm trying to decide between a Magellan Explorist GC and Garmin Etrex legend H. At the moment I have a Mac, (a purchase I'm beginning to regret) and I found out the Magellan won't work with Vantage Points or Pocket Queries. I've been using an Iphone up until now and I don't even think I've been using those two things, because I'm not even sure what they are. So, if I stick with my MAC which GPS unit should I get? If i decide to buy a regular PC laptop which GPS should I stick with? I guess I'm looking for an answer for both situations. Comparing the two models of gps units I listed.......... 1. Which GPS would you use with the Mac, and 2. Which GPS would you use with the PC. Thanks ahead of time for any responses.

Oh, I didn't realize............. I sort of figured there was a basic set of steps to be followed for puzzle caches. I just need to know if I have to figure out the whole answer while I'm still at home or if puzzle caches are solved LITERALLY step by step while moving from point to point. I'll try contacting the cache owner. Thanks.

Alright, let me begin by saying I seem to be seriously visually/spatially challenged, so I think I've picked a hobby that I'm going to struggle with at first! (I'm one of those people that have to turn a map around in my hands so the roads so the map matches the actual earth surface!) I'm trying to sort my first puzzle cache. It's serial number is gc2dnr1 and it's called Marathoner. My first challenge was figuring out which was longtitude and which was latitude (I told you I was challenged) and I think I've figured out that N 42 18.834 is the latitude and W 082 58.229 is the longtitude. The puzzle says the longtitude is correct, the latitude is not correct. I am assuming that means I have to travel north or south to find the correct coordinates, and I'm going to do that later today if I can figure out the puzzle clues. Ready? You have to follow these steps to find the cache. I'm not sure what to do with the stuff I HAVE figured out, like step 1 and 2. This is where I need some guidance. DO I navigate these distances on the gps to get there, or is this paper and pen stuff that I have to mess around with to get the final answer? My iphone doesn't "take coordinates" to find them, as far as I'm aware so it's not like I can use it like a normal gps. HELP 1. I am the official distance in km of an official marathon THE ANSWER IS 42.195 2. I am a 2006 movie written and directed by Gary Lennon and played by Milla Jovovich THE ANSWER is .45 3. I am written right there: 42.31237 -82.87019222 (Unsure) 4. 1 + (2 + 3/100)/1,000 The answer is.........shrugs.........1.50? That's all I have to give you to help me..........but please help!!!! (Don't give me the answer -- I just want some guidance as to how I should proceed)

Hi! I'm fairly new to geocaching and would like to find out if there are any events planned near Windsor, Ontario. I'd like to be able to know where to look to see if any are listed -- I just discovered pathtags (found one in a cache) and when I was on one of their forums a lady informed me there was a pathtag event next weekend. Sooooo, now I just need to find out about geocache events. Can anyone tell me where to look, or if there are events already planned? Thank you. Lil_explorer