gluteusmaximus92

Here are some answers to your questions: 1. A good unit for a complete noob with no map needs is the base model garmin etrex (sub $100). This is a fine unit that will get you close to the cache. However, if you want an easier interface and more storage, you could shell out an extra 40-70$ for an etrex venture or legend. 2. The average time depends on ow well the cache is hidden. It cacn take anywhere to 5 mintues to an hour or two. 3. Paperless cching is using a palm pilot or other PDA to store detailed cache information as opposed to printing out the cache pagee. 4. Yes you can reuse a travel bug by giving it a new mission.

I was just wondering - what are some good things to leave in caches? I know, hot wheels cars and moit owlettes and batteries. But what else is thought of as "good"? Also, what is a good expensive wa to et signature items?

This all answers a question I had for one of my own cches. Thanks! I was thinking of puttind a micro magnetic key container on a pedestrian walkway next to a brigde over a river.

Open the .loc files directly in MapSource. CLICK HERE to download the update for the latest version of MapSource software version 6.10.2 as of March 17, 2006. Then install it. Then Open MapSource, Click in "File" and select "Open". Browse to the location of where you saved the file on your computer - select the file and click the "Open" button! ..it's THAT easy! You said it. That's how I did it.

I'd go for the Legend Cx. I personally don;t have any experience with that unit, but I do have the Vista Cx, and enjoy it very much so. The expandable memory is great, and so is the reception. As for the barometer, it is a fun thing to have. Not completely necessary, I admit but fun to look at elevation plots. AS for the electronic compass, it wotks well, but it does need tobe calibrated. But I'm just a gadget-head. I like tech-toys.

You mean the yellow one, right? That unit'll do the job, but not very easily. It doen't have to do with accuracy, althou WAAS does help. I'd recommend spending a little more for a venture or legend model.

I had the exact same experience. I posted my cache one day, and the next, the reviewer contacted me and told me to post extra waypoints. I did immediately after, and I looked again in another hour. Sure enough, the cache had been approved.

Oh.... That makes sense. I could just write the coords and the como on the TB tag....makes sense.

I had the idea of creating a geocache that was in a locked lock box. You could only get the coordinates to it once you had the key to it, attached to a travel bug I could stash somewhere. You could get them by logging the TB find and I could contact them with them. Is this allowed? Is this a dumb idea? Tell me.