What do you do with your GPSr when you are signing?

[+bittsen]

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?

[+Team Cotati]

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.

[+JackQuest]

Clipped to shoulder strap.

[+StarBrand]

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.

[+ArcherDragoon]

Oregon and clipped to a belt loop...

[+BlueDeuce]

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.

[+Riverwolf]

I generally tuck mine under my arm while I'm signing the log. Interestingly enough, it loses its GPS lock while under my arm.

[+Cache O'Plenty]

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".

[+HouseOfDragons]

Colorado 300: Put it down in long grass and then go back 2 days later to retrieve it.

[+sbell111]

Clipped to my belt.

[+chrisrayn]

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

[+rob3k]

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...

[+pebrswel]

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.

[+ecanderson]

 

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.

[+briansnat]

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.

[+moparots]

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.

[+Astro_D]

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.

[+Tankmiller]

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

[+Chrysalides]

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.

[+fegan]

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.

[+Harry Dolphin]

Etrex Vista NCx. I let Andy Bear hold it! Or I put it in my shirt pocket.

[+ArizonaAndKids]

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.

[+The Blorenges]

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

[+JJTally]

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.

[+The Jester]

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.

[ao318]

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.

[+Sagefox]

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.

[+Team Cotati]

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.

[+The Jester]

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.

[+wyld_bill2003]

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.

[Rocketsteve]

I keep my Venture HC on a lanyard around my neck. I never have to worry where it is.

[+BlueDeuce]

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.

[+Isonzo Karst]

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.

[+webscouter.]

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.

[+AirborneSurveyor]

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.

[+hikerT]

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.

[+Wooden Cyclist]

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.

[+Team MacKenzie]

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.

[+flask]

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

[+ngrrfan]

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.

[+paleolith]

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

[+mrbort]

Clip using the caribiner to my belt loop or chest strap of backpack. Urban, it's probably belt loop.... hiking it's the pack.

[+michiganman3]

Landyard connected to cache bag, compass is same way.

Etrex Venture.

[+Damin69]

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.

[+off-camber]

Use the clip that came with the Oregon and clip it to my belt or the strap of my Geobag.

[AZcachemeister]

 

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!

[+tzipora]

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.

[+wimseyguy]

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.

[+NYPaddleCacher]

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.

[+mpyusko]

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.