+bittsen Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I cache with a Garmin Colorado and it's a little big to put in my pocket. The caribiner clip is a little awkward to clip onto things when I need to focus on signing the logs in geocaches. I, inevitably, end up putting it down on the ground or some other surface nearby. Once I almost walked away leaving it behind. I'm considering getting a lanyard so I can clip it quickly but then it will dangle when I'm bending down to sign or replace the cache. My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I cache with a Garmin Colorado and it's a little big to put in my pocket. The caribiner clip is a little awkward to clip onto things when I need to focus on signing the logs in geocaches. I, inevitably, end up putting it down on the ground or some other surface nearby. Once I almost walked away leaving it behind. I'm considering getting a lanyard so I can clip it quickly but then it will dangle when I'm bending down to sign or replace the cache. My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Meridian Gold. The same thing that I do with it while hiking the trail, clip it on my belt. Quote Link to comment
+JackQuest Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Clipped to shoulder strap. Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Colorado 300 or Oregon 200 mostly. I just slip them into my pocket mostly. Sometimes I set them down on the ground. I've only managed to forget the GPS at the cache site 3 times in nearly 8 years so I can live with that. (no - really, I wanted to hike the trail twice). If I have my caching bag - I'll slip them into the side pocket on that. If my kids are with me - they get to hang onto it while I sign the log. Quote Link to comment
+ArcherDragoon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Oregon and clipped to a belt loop... Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I do lanyard but let me tell you this. Attach the lanyard to a protective case and not directly to the gps. Many have a post or hook. Or use a lanyard with a break-away clip. Here's why, you're holding the gps, you stumble and instinctively throw your hands out to catch yourself. You also instinctively hold on to your gps. You will now rip out whatever the lanyard is attached to. I like the lanyard mainly because I'll try to juggle the gps, PDA, pen, gloves, logbook, the cache, etc. and something will get dropped. The last thing I want dropped is a $200+ piece of equipment. Quote Link to comment
+Riverwolf Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I generally tuck mine under my arm while I'm signing the log. Interestingly enough, it loses its GPS lock while under my arm. Quote Link to comment
+Cache O'Plenty Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Garmin Legend and Vista - belt holster when I remember to put it on my belt. Otherwise, in my pocket. Once, left it on a rock and that cured me of "setting it down". Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Colorado 300: Put it down in long grass and then go back 2 days later to retrieve it. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Clipped to my belt. Quote Link to comment
+chrisrayn Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Garmin GPSmap 60CSx: I use the lanyard that came with my Apisphere Geomate Jr. It works a lot better than the one that came with the unit. When I'm signing, I just let the GPS dangle. I'm a big guy and pretty good at ignoring annoyances, so it's never a problem. That particular lanyard slides on and off my neck pretty easily as well. When I'm in the car, I take it off. When I'm on the trail, I slip it on. I rarely dangle upside down from anything, so I've yet to lose it (and I just knocked on wood to hopefully keep that from happening). :-) Edited September 9, 2009 by chrisrayn Quote Link to comment
+rob3k Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have a Colorado and I usually slip it in my pocket. Sometimes I set it down beside me on a log, but try not to put it right on the ground - I probably should get out of that habit as I could see myself walking off without it. Still, I usually use it to get to the next cache or back to the car if I'm in the woods so I'd hopefully miss it within a few hundred feet... Quote Link to comment
+pebrswel Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I always use a lanyard clipped to my belt now. My 60CSx spent 3 nights in a snowbank after I bent down and it slipped out of my chest pocket without my noticing. Another time, my wife was walking behind me while bushwacking. After we got back on the trail, she handed me my brand new PN40. The lanyard caught on a branch and I did not feel it pull out of the pocket on my winter jacket. I ALWAYS use a clipped lanyard now. Quote Link to comment
+ecanderson Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? I set it down and sign the log. I never mark the cache found on GPS until I pick it back up after signing and am ready to leave the area, and I always mark it found before leaving the area. That one well disciplined practice is the only reason I haven't left it behind the way I did a couple of times when I first started caching. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I cache with a Garmin Colorado and it's a little big to put in my pocket. The caribiner clip is a little awkward to clip onto things when I need to focus on signing the logs in geocaches. I, inevitably, end up putting it down on the ground or some other surface nearby. Once I almost walked away leaving it behind. I'm considering getting a lanyard so I can clip it quickly but then it will dangle when I'm bending down to sign or replace the cache. My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Meridian Gold. The same thing that I do with it while hiking the trail, clip it on my belt. Same here with my 60CSX. My DeLorme PN40 however presents a problem because it doesn't have a belt clip. Quote Link to comment
+moparots Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 After looking at the condition of my GPS, Dirty and scratched up, apparently, I just throw it carelessly on sticks n stones n dirt. I gotta take better care of that thing, its been so nice to me. Quote Link to comment
+Astro_D Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I own a Garmin 60Csx - I use the belt clip. The minute I'm in GZ territory, the GPSr gets clipped. It's not in the way when I look for the cache, go to retrieve the cache, sign the log and put it back. I'm also guaranteed to have the GPSr instead of tossing it in panic as I swat and run away because I got into a hornet nest. Quote Link to comment
+Tankmiller Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have an Oregon 300 and have a small case from Lowepro. It has velcro straps that either clips over a belt verticallyor through my rucksack straps horizontally so the case is still verical.(If that make sense to you) The oregon fits in perfect with the carab stap fitted and closes with a velcro strap so i can put it in and take it out with one hand. I think it's a case for a phone or small digicam but it's perfect. I've just had a look through the lowepro range but can't find the model number sorry. Alan Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Velcro it to my forehead. Well, actually the truth is a lot less interesting. I just use the lanyard and hang it around my neck or over one shoulder. This is after setting it down and walking away without it. Fortunately, it wasn't too long before I realize it was missing, and it was still there when I drove back. Quote Link to comment
+fegan Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Garmin Colorado 400t hooked on a belt loop, or my pants pocket, using the provided caribiner clip. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Etrex Vista NCx. I let Andy Bear hold it! Or I put it in my shirt pocket. Quote Link to comment
+ArizonaAndKids Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have an Oregon 400t with a carabiner. I hang it in my belt loop. If I have no belt loop, I clip it to my bag. If I have no bag, I clip it to my waistband. And if I have no waistband, well, I'm just SOL. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) A Colorado which dangles on a shortened lanyard. To keep it out the way when climbing over things, or leaning over, or signing, it gets shoved inside my jacket or sweater. MrsB It also lives inside an odd woolly sock when not in use. Edited September 9, 2009 by The Blorenges Quote Link to comment
+JJTally Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Slip my Legend into my shirt pocket. As someone said earlier, the lanyard with a break away piece or something is a good idea. Mine had a lanyard until the gps got caught on a tank I was climbing all over and pop, there went the clip. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Garmin 60csx (previously a Garmin Rino 110) and LOTS of belt clips: on the cheststrap of my CamelBak, the cheststrap of my pack, on the side of my mini-kit (waist pouch), and even one mounted on my trek pole (using wire ties). I found them at the Doller Store - a buck is a lot easier to do then the almost $13 Garmin charges, heck, I buy extra and leave them as swag. Quote Link to comment
ao318 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 60CSX and as stated above, I bought a lot of replacements from the dollar store also. I attach it to my pocket because I don't like the way the antenna pokes my muffin tops. I will also clip it to my pack near the shoulder. Quote Link to comment
+Sagefox Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use a standard Garmin soft case attached to my belt for either the Colorado or Garmin 60. I see a lot of lanyards when group caching but I haven't figured out how to control the swing factor and am afraid I will smash it against an object as I'm rummaging around for the cache. Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I cache with a Garmin Colorado and it's a little big to put in my pocket. The caribiner clip is a little awkward to clip onto things when I need to focus on signing the logs in geocaches. I, inevitably, end up putting it down on the ground or some other surface nearby. Once I almost walked away leaving it behind. I'm considering getting a lanyard so I can clip it quickly but then it will dangle when I'm bending down to sign or replace the cache. My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Meridian Gold. The same thing that I do with it while hiking the trail, clip it on my belt. Same here with my 60CSX. My DeLorme PN40 however presents a problem because it doesn't have a belt clip. My Goldie doesn't have a belt clip either but the neoprene carry case that I use with it does. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I cache with a Garmin Colorado and it's a little big to put in my pocket. The caribiner clip is a little awkward to clip onto things when I need to focus on signing the logs in geocaches. I, inevitably, end up putting it down on the ground or some other surface nearby. Once I almost walked away leaving it behind. I'm considering getting a lanyard so I can clip it quickly but then it will dangle when I'm bending down to sign or replace the cache. My question is what GPSr do you have and what do you do with it when signing the logs? Meridian Gold. The same thing that I do with it while hiking the trail, clip it on my belt. Same here with my 60CSX. My DeLorme PN40 however presents a problem because it doesn't have a belt clip. My Goldie doesn't have a belt clip either but the neoprene carry case that I use with it does. One of the Dollar Store belt clips comes with a stick on button. Designed for cell phones, I don't know how it would handle the heavier GPSr. Quote Link to comment
+wyld_bill2003 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Triton 400 with a wrist strap for a Nintendo Wii controller. It never leaves my wrist because I let the wife do all the signing. Quote Link to comment
Rocketsteve Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I keep my Venture HC on a lanyard around my neck. I never have to worry where it is. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Triton 400 with a wrist strap for a Nintendo Wii controller. It never leaves my wrist because I let the wife do all the signing. I'd hate to see your check book. Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Neck lanyard, shirt pocket. If a shirt doesn't have a left front pocket, I don't own it. Worked great with the little eXplorist500, the DeLorme PN40 is a tad big for this system, but I'm getting used to it Armpit on occasion. Yep, loses signal. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I have an invisible shield screen protector on my GPS. That being said it makes a great table, particularly for micro cache log sheets. I hold it in my left hand, place the paper on top of it and sign the log with my right hand. Quote Link to comment
+AirborneSurveyor Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Dummy cord to my caching bag, because only a dummy will lose something after it has been tied/tethered to something attached to your person or so big you will not be able to walk away and forget it. Quote Link to comment
+hikerT Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 My Oregon is attached to a carabiner. Before signing the log I lay it on the ground next to my keys... also on a carabiner. Quote Link to comment
+Wooden Cyclist Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Blackberry Curve in an Otterbox Defender case. The case comes with a belt clip. That's where the 'Berry rides when I don't want to hold it. Quote Link to comment
+Team MacKenzie Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 My Garmin 60 has it's own special holder from RAM Mount on my hiking stick. Ok, on occasion I have tried to walk away without the hiking stick (and the GPS) cause I leaned it against a tree. I don't get very far since I am really dependant on the stick as an outrigger. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) tied to either bag or beltloop AND clipped to bag or clothing. edit to add: at first i thought this was going to be one of the many threads about ASL. Edited September 10, 2009 by flask Quote Link to comment
+ngrrfan Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 On a lanyard clipped to a 'beener on on my pack. Haven't lost it yet or forgotten it, BUT... have picked up my partners GPSr. ;-) And they do make nice little writing surfaces for those micro/nano logs. Quote Link to comment
+paleolith Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Garmin Vista HCx. Belt clip. Would not buy a GPSr I could not clip to my belt; anything hanging is a non-starter for me. Also a lanyard which is looped through a D-ring or belt loop or around the belt for when (not if) I drop it or it pops out of the belt clip. I do have Garmin's belt clip, but after reading this thread I may look for alternatives. Garmin's isn't very secure. Pops out way too often. I also may try attaching the clip to my pack strap. Edward Quote Link to comment
+mrbort Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Clip using the caribiner to my belt loop or chest strap of backpack. Urban, it's probably belt loop.... hiking it's the pack. Quote Link to comment
+michiganman3 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Landyard connected to cache bag, compass is same way. Etrex Venture. Quote Link to comment
+Damin69 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I keep min on a lanyard around my neck. Most of the caches in our area seem to be micros. I have Zagg shields on both of my Hand helds and have found that they make a great flat surface for signing the log books. Quote Link to comment
+off-camber Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Use the clip that came with the Oregon and clip it to my belt or the strap of my Geobag. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 GPSr is a Meridian Platinum. Either that or (on weekdays) just drop it in my cargo pocket. Enough room in there for the GPSr, the PDA, and a couple of Cliff bars. Dude, you need better pants! Quote Link to comment
+tzipora Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I clip the carabiner for my Oregon to a long loop on my backpacks. On one, it's part of the strap. On another, it's part of the hip belt. It's long enough that I can hold the GPS in front of me to follow the red arrow without unclipping it. I find that keeping it clipped to me at all times prevents me from losing it. I don't have to worry about setting it down. I don't have to worry about dropping it. I don't even have to worry too much about what to do if I slip and need to catch myself. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 My 60CSx fits comfortably in the cargo side pocket of my REI Sahara convertible pants. There's a nifty pen pocket down there too. I rarely lose them, but on occasion forget to bring one from the car or home. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Garmin 76Cx, the behemoth of modern day commercial GPS receivers. I use a lanyard that has a plastic clip on the end but it's long enough that I rarely disconnect it. The lanyard is from an Italian Forestry Service. I found it as a swag item in a cache in Rome. After losing a cell phone attached to one of those clip on belt clips I'm hesitant to use one for my GPS. I've only left my GPS near a cache once and was about 15 miles way (almost home) when I realized it wasn't in the car. I went back and it was right where I left it. Quote Link to comment
+mpyusko Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Garmin GPS80 MIL: It came with a zippered belt pouch... it goes in there. Garmin Legend: Lanyard around neck with the Garmin holster... I clip it somewhere. At some point I lay them where I found the cache and mark a waypoint so I can go home and check my accuracy. If I'm hiking a long distance, the GPS80 will go in it's pouch in the outermost pocket of my backpack for the sole purpose of tracking so I can get back to the Jeep. Then I have the Legend to navigate with. The GPS80 tracks a lot better and holds the sats 60% better than the Legend. Quote Link to comment
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