keeperdog

We are new to geocaching, I mean really new. We haven't went out on our first adventure yet, but we plan to get our feet wet this weekend. I have two boys, an 8yr old and a 3.5yr old. They are adventurous and very excited about doing this treasure hunting with the GPS. My question is what items are good to leave? New stuff, used stuff, toys, what? I know to stay away from paper items and what not. I want it to be interesting for the kids and I want them to enjoy it, but I would sort of like to have the items we leave be unique in some way. We have tons of matchbox cars, army men and rubber balls etc., but that just seems kind of mundane to me. But my wife says maybe that would be the kind of stuff people would like to find. If any of you have any tips or pointers, or if you could share what type of things you like to find, it would be great. Thanks a lot for helping out this virgin geocacher. Keeperdog

Why are you selling?

Some of the bundle parts, I can take or leave. But I do especially want the Topo software, which makes it worth the extra money to me. This may seem like a simple question, but I don't know how it works. Does anyone know if you can transfer info both ways between the computer and the 400? Or can you just download from the PC to the 400?

I'm a newbie looking to buy my first GPS. I will use it for travel, hunting, hiking, camping and I hope to get into geocaching, as it looks like a lot of fun. I am looking at Magellan Explorist 400 and wonder if this is a good unit. I'm wondering how reliable it is and how easy it is to interface with the PC, use in the field, etc. I found a good deal on the Wilderness bundle that seems almost too good to be true. This bundle includes the Magellan Explorist 400, USB cable, AC charger, Mapsend Topo 3D software, 32MB SD card, clip case, manual, quick start guide and free shipping for $249. http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=MGEXP400GWB Any help appreciated.