Placing a cache w/no GPS?

[Cav78]

Ok. . . I'm still a noob. . . found 6 tho, so I'm happy with those so far! I don't have a GPS, nor can I afford one right now, so I'm doing everything based off of Goole maps. Sometimes it works, sometimes it frustrates me. Anyhow, I was wondering how I could go about hiding a cache when I don't have a GPS. . . is there a way I can pinpoint a location on a satellite image from Google to get coords to submit? I know of a few great places, but have no clue of how to proceed.

[Penguin_ar]

I don;t think you can get co-ordinates that are exact enough with google maps. Maybe you can borrow a GPS from a friend or co-worker?

[+WRASTRO]

Ok. . . I'm still a noob. . . found 6 tho, so I'm happy with those so far! I don't have a GPS, nor can I afford one right now, so I'm doing everything based off of Google maps. Sometimes it works, sometimes it frustrates me. Anyhow, I was wondering how I could go about hiding a cache when I don't have a GPS. . . is there a way I can pinpoint a location on a satellite image from Google to get coords to submit? I know of a few great places, but have no clue of how to proceed.

In your own words "sometimes it works, sometimes it frustrates me." I certainly would not recommend you attempt to place a cache without using a GPS. There really is no way you can pinpoint the location for Geocaching purposes without a GPS. Even WITH a GPS many caches have coordinates that are, shall we say, less than ideal.

 

Don't feel any obligation to rush out and place caches. Give yourself plenty of time to become more knowledgeable about the game and make sure that when you do place a cache it is a good one and that you will be able to maintain it over time.

[+DiamondDaveG]

I agree with Wrastro that you should get some more finds under your belt before rushing out and placing a 'bad' cache just so you have a hide.

 

Also, if you look here you will see that a GPS is needed for getting accurate coordinates after you place the cache. Sp-ecifically, the guidelines state "Once you arrive at the location of your hide, it is critical to obtain accurate GPS coordinates. This is the very heart of the activity, after all."

[+Chrysalides]

Oh no, not a return of the Crab Soul thread again, I hope...

[+SkellyCA]

Oh no, not a return of the Crab Soul thread again, I hope...

 

Lets not go there!

[666hotline]

I'v don this, but i used google earth.

[+niraD]

I've found hundreds of caches without a GPSr, just using the satellite view of Google Maps. That's how I hid my first cache as well, and although I was concerned about the accuracy of my coordinates, they turned out to be fine.

 

However, placing a cache without using a GPSr violates the current guidelines.

[Cav78]

 

However, placing a cache without using a GPSr violates the current guidelines.

 

I must have missed that when I was reading. . . thanks for mentioning that.