+bunkyboo Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Not that $30 per year is going to break my bank, but I did not know that cache hints and details would not show up on my Oregon 300 unless I upgraded to premium. I assumed they would load automatically. I was bummed when I went to look for one today and tried to look at the details and it stated that they were only available to premium members. My question is, is there another way to get the hints and details of a cache WITHOUT becoming a premium member? I'm new to this, and did not realize there would be an extra cost involved (not an excessive cost by any means) to start my truly "paperless caching". Thanks for the help. Quote
+Jeep4two Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Short answer: Yes Long answer: You need the full GPX file to get descriptions and hints - otherwise you get only the basics included in the LOC file or coordinates and name only. Quote
+Jeep4two Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 You do qualify for 30 days of free trial as a premium member with the purchase of your Oregon 300. Just visit: http://www.geocaching.com/garmin/freetrial.aspx Quote
+RonFisk Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 You will find that $30.00 well spent. When you think about all it gets you it's a great deal. Quote
+SamSpade47 Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Not that $30 per year is going to break my bank, but I did not know that cache hints and details would not show up on my Oregon 300 unless I upgraded to premium. I assumed they would load automatically. I was bummed when I went to look for one today and tried to look at the details and it stated that they were only available to premium members. My question is, is there another way to get the hints and details of a cache WITHOUT becoming a premium member? I'm new to this, and did not realize there would be an extra cost involved (not an excessive cost by any means) to start my truly "paperless caching". Thanks for the help. You can also go here and download individual cache .gpx files that include descriptions, hints, logs, etc... https://my.garmin.com/geocaching/geoSearch.htm It's time consuming and tedious to load individual caches. Plus you'll quickly run up against the 200 .gpx file limit. With a premium membership you can download Pocket Queries with up to 500 caches in each .gpx file. Quote
+bunkyboo Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 Not that $30 per year is going to break my bank, but I did not know that cache hints and details would not show up on my Oregon 300 unless I upgraded to premium. I assumed they would load automatically. I was bummed when I went to look for one today and tried to look at the details and it stated that they were only available to premium members. My question is, is there another way to get the hints and details of a cache WITHOUT becoming a premium member? I'm new to this, and did not realize there would be an extra cost involved (not an excessive cost by any means) to start my truly "paperless caching". Thanks for the help. You can also go here and download individual cache .gpx files that include descriptions, hints, logs, etc... https://my.garmin.com/geocaching/geoSearch.htm It's time consuming and tedious to load individual caches. Plus you'll quickly run up against the 200 .gpx file limit. With a premium membership you can download Pocket Queries with up to 500 caches in each .gpx file. You guys are amazing! Thank you. Quote
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