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After you unzip the file what do you do with it? Do you load the file directly into your GPSr? Do you load the file into a program like GSAK? The file itself is just data. What are you doing with that file?

Delete it. The cacher is long gone and apparently not coming back to GC.com.

In general, Geocaching is supposed to be a family oriented activity. What ever rules there are should be evenly applied though. I hope we don't get to the Carlin 7 words you can never name a cache. Still one of my favorite cache titles was at a BJ's wholesale club. The cache's name was "There She Blows" GCY8V8.

I hope that this signals a way to update maps. I am interested in this unit but am a bit hesitant getting a unit that you can not update the maps.

GSAK hands down. No contest. The best $25 that I have ever spend on geocaching.

Yes a premium membership is required and well worth it. 1. Using geocaching maps you can create a pocket query. On the right hand side of the map is a "Create Pocket Query" link. 2. You can center a pocket query anywhere you would like. Perhaps easier than ignoring certain caches, you can create PQ's with certain criteria. You can filter by: "I haven't found, I have found, I don't own, I own, Are available to all users, Are for members only, Are not on my ignore list, Are on my watch list, Found in the last 7 days, Have not been found, Have Travel Bugs, Updated in the last 7 days, Is Not Active, Is Active" The best way to organize and manipulate cache information is by using a program like Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK.) Many cachers, including myself, swear by it. Good luck.

Thank you for the review. I am excited about this unit. As soon as it comes out I know I will be waiting to hear about future models. Perhaps one with routable maps which can be updated, POI's, and magnetic compass. The big question then is if you have all those bells and whistles then what will the price be? It will be interesting to see.

"In cachemate is it possible to separate my cachelistings (like different pocket queries) or do they all come in as a block? I dont have cachemate yet and I was just wondering if this was doable as I like to stay organised. Know what I mean?" With Cachemate, all is possible! You can create a sepereate database for each location that you are traveling. When you load your Palm just keep each gpx file seperate. Then in cache mate you can just create a new database for each place. Or you could also dump them all in one big file if you wish.

Just say no.

You can not drag and dump the GPX file directly into your etrex. The newer and much more expensive units which do paperless caching can do that. For the etrex units you need to load the file into a program such as Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK) or EasyGPS which allow you sort and organize the data to your hearts content before sending it to your etrex. I have used GSAK for years and highly recommend it. It has so many features. Good luck.

Recently a new cacher has placed a series of caches that are disguised trash. One is a flattened soda can attached to a pill bottle. Another is modified shampoo bottle that is hidden next to the road with other trash. Am I alone in feeling that this is inappropriate? First of all this contributes to trash problems. Secondly I don't want to search through trash to find a cache. Please no more trash caches!

Same thing goes for business cards. On more than one occasion I have found many business cards. If I need a layer I'm not going to get one that I found out of a cache. I throw them out every time. Geocaching is not free advertising your your business or service.

In April, Magellan is introducing the eXploreist GC. It is billed as the first GPS unit dedicated to geocaching. The cost is listed at $199. Here are my opinions so far. Positives -paperless caching on the GPSr, including pictures -accepts GPX files -holds 10,000 caches -includes base road maps -AA batteries -low price Negatives -no built in compass -no memory storage cards -no routing on maps -no POI's, points of interest -no current ability to update maps This looks like it will be a great beginning unit for the price. It is not feature rich like the Garmin Colorado and Oregon series but then again it is less than half the price. I will be interested to see how this new GPSr is received but for the price it looks great.

I'm excited about this new unit. I need to update the maps on my Vista HcX but before I spend the money on that I will take a look at this new unit. The paperless feature and 10,000 cache limit is very attractive to me. Here are my opinions so far. Positives -paperless caching on the GPSr, including pictures -accepts GPX files -holds 10,000 caches -includes base road maps -low price Negatives -no built in compass -no memory storage cards -no routing on maps -no POI's, points of interest -no current ability to update maps This looks like it will be a great unit for the price. It is not feature rich like the Garmin Colorado and Oregon series but then again it is less than half the price. I will be interested to see how this new GPSr is received but for the price it looks great.

I second the Oregon 550 series. If you are willing to spend half a K on a GPSr it is one of the best.

There are a lot of rugged units. The one that comes to mind that has stood the test of time is Garmin's 60CsX series. This unit is bulky and darn near indestructible. It's the most rugged I can think of.

There are a lot of rugged units. The one that comes to mind that has stood the test of time is Garmin's 60CsX series. This unit is bulky and darn near indestructible. It's the most rugged I can think of.

It has been 3 years since I have messed with maps for my Vista HcX. It it time to update my maps and POI's. In the past free maps have not been routable. This is why I ended up buying City Navigator. Is this still true of free maps? I hate to pay out $100 everytime I want to undate maps for one unit.

I have also been doing some map research as it is time to update the maps on my Vista HcX. For me it boils down to the question of how long are you planning to keep your current GPSr. You can buy a lifetime mapsource gift card for $120 which allows you to update your maps for the life of that one unit. You can purchase a onetime download of City Navigator NT 2010 for $70. You can also purchase the maps on a SD card for around $100. If you plan to keep the unit for awhile I would go with the lifetime downloadable maps. If there is a chance that you may get a new Garmin unit within a year than i may go with the SD card for the ability to swap the maps between units. That being said I wonder about Garmin's long term plan with it's mapsource products and high end GPS hand held units. With so many smartphones and free maps available I hope that the price will start to come down. I'm not holding my breath but what Garmin charges it's users is a bit ridiculous.

The new Magellan eXplorist GC seems to be a great little GPSr unit. Here are my opinion so far based on what has been released. Positives -paperless caching on the GPSr, including pictures -accepts GPX files -holds 10,000 caches -includes base road maps -AA batteries -low price at $199 Negatives -no built in compass -no memory storage cards -no routing on maps -no POI's, points of interest -no current ability to update maps This looks like it will be a great unit for the price. It is not feature rich like the Garmin Colorado and Oregon series but then again it is less than half the price. I will be interested to see how this new GPSr is received but for the price it looks great. I currently have a Garmin Vista HCX. It's time for me to update the maps on the Vista and I am considering getting the Magellan unit instead. The built in paperless and 10,000 caches are very appealing to me. Loosing a compass, routing and the ability to update maps is not. I'll wait to see what happens over the next few months.

It is my current GPS and I love it. It is a great unit. Now I dream of 10,000 caches and paperless though.

In April, Magellan is introducing the eXploreist GC. It is billed as the first GPS unit dedicated to geocaching. The cost is listed at $199. Here are my opinions so far. Positives -paperless caching on the GPSr, including pictures -accepts GPX files -holds 10,000 caches -includes base road maps -AA batteries -low price Negatives -no built in compass -no memory storage cards -no routing on maps -no POI's, points of interest -no current ability to update maps This looks like it will be a great beginning unit for the price. It is not feature rich like the Garmin Colorado and Oregon series but then again it is less than half the price. I will be interested to see how this new GPSr is received but for the price it looks great.

We are not sure if you are talking about Cachemate for Palm PDA's/phone or another application. It sounds like your phone does not have a magnetic compass (most phones don't.) Many GPSr's and phones use movement and the satellite signal to project a direction or compass bearing. This if you are not moving it will not correctly point in the intended direction. Good luck.

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Hello. I have an active premium account and have been receiving pocket queries for a number of years. About a week ago I have stopped receiving them. On my PQ page it lists that the PQ's have been generated. When I check the on-line link it provides that the PQ does bring back the expected results. The problem is that I do not receive them. I have not changed any settings or my email account. The address listed on my profile is correct and I am receiving all other regular email. I have checked my junk file and it is not there. I can not figure out why I am not receiving my PQ's. As I have said I have not changed any other settings or email address. I simply have stopped receiving my PQ's. I am able to log finds normally. Please help.