Geocaching with map compass and altimeter only

[Groleau]

Any folks out there trying to find caches without a gps ( I have one). It adds a new level of difficulty to the game

[+niraD]

Any folks out there trying to find caches without a gps ( I have one). It adds a new level of difficulty to the game

After my first four finds using a borrowed GPSr, I found 328 caches without using a GPSr (using Google maps and satellite photos). I finally bought a GPSr, but I still don't use it for every cache hunt.

 

There's also a Cacheopedia article on geocaching sans GPS.

[+Chamma]

Here is a cache that I put together, Chievres then had to put up for adoption when I moved. A Gps was needed to get you to the starting area but then it wasn't needed till after the last clue was found. Another of my caches that is now arcived used a GPS for the first point, then all distance and direction, and intersections with a compass for the final parts

 

Cabear

[+StarBrand]

Sure - I've done it a few times.

 

Some have found many hundreds without ever owning a GPS.

[+DonB]

I've found several just using flash earth.

[+fox-and-the-hound]

I think many cachers have recognized a likely spot just from overhead imagery or a description to find a cache. I have heard of a guy who ONLY uses maps, compass, alt. etc. though. I think he's up toward Maine and if I remember correctly he has at least a couple thousand finds. I was pretty impressed.

[+edscott]

Any folks out there trying to find caches without a gps ( I have one). It adds a new level of difficulty to the game

 

I use the satellite image, and a compass if necessary. Don't own an altimeter or GPS. I guess it would be harder for most people but I've been using a map compass for Orienteering for years so it's probably easier for me than figuring out how the gps works.

[Groleau]

Any folks out there trying to find caches without a gps ( I have one). It adds a new level of difficulty to the game

 

I use the satellite image, and a compass if necessary. Don't own an altimeter or GPS. I guess it would be harder for most people but I've been using a map compass for Orienteering for years so it's probably easier for me than figuring out how the gps works.

 

Edscott, I'am impressed with your technique sans gps. Keep up the good work. Some day I hope to have as many finds without the gps. Thanks, Groleau