Triton 400

[+drbadskwerl]

Hello All,

 

My eXplorist 500 died an unfortunate death while hiking in the adirondacks a few months ago. I realize that Magellan is not a well received GPS on this forum so I thought I'd try my luck and 'upgrade' to a Garmin Vista cx. While out geocaching with it it was generally 20-30m away from where the cache was located. In hingsight, I should have purchased an hcx.

 

Anyhow, I just purchased a Triton 400 and updated to the latest software. I was wondering if (and how) it was possible to upload multiple gpx files to the unit and switch between certain gpx files when I'm in an area (like on the old eXplorist 500). So basically, I want to load multiple PQ to the gpx for different areas and have the ability to load up certain PQ when I'm in that area versus uploaded just 1 giantic PQ gpx file.

 

Thanks,

Edited September 20, 2009 by drbadskwerl

[+gpsblake]

Nope. The Triton does not have the file system control that the Explorist or Meridians had on it's units.

[+EScout]

As I am writing this I see that Gpsblake gave you the answer.

 

The eXplorist has probably the best file system I have ever seen. And the four file types, waypoint, geocache, route and track, are text based and easy to work with and convert. The main complaint about this model is that it is discontinued and not supported (although other brands sell inferior units that have older release dates.) The second major complaint is that the geocache files were limited to 200 each (although you can access all caches on all files on the SD card.) Although not fully paperless, you get cache name, type, size, difficulties, owner, date placed, date last found, partial hint, but no logs.

 

I use my eX500 weekly for several uses other than geocaching. It is accurate, and keeps nice tracks without wandering. It has nice features such as projections, elevation profiles. My problem from 4.5 years of constant use is the keypad is worn and the two side buttons have fallen off. I plan on fixing it by finding parts from another (if your broken unit has a good keypad and side band, let me know)

 

My newest unit is the PN-30, which is probably the best value on a fully paperless with maps, at US$200. It is very nice, and I recommend it but is missing a handful of features in the explorists.

[+Surferjo]

I loved the windows storage sturcture but now i just load up 500 cache PQ's and keep everything in the area on it. I just found 9 today with my 1500 and i dont miss the folder structre at all anymore. you can load up to 2000 caches on the 400 i beleive (i can on my 500 and 1500)

[+gpsblake]

2000 geocache limit on the Triton is more than 3 times the number of geocaches I have found in 7 years total. Just for my purposes, the file storage wouldn't mean much, but I can see it as a plus for power users. The ability of having boston.gpx, chicago.gpx etc for those who travel a lot would be a plus. Not sure if the newer Garmins like Oregon and Colorado have this or not in them.

 

Still though, to maintain customer loyalty, taking away popular features is never smart.

 

Any how, carry on ladies and gentlemen.

[+drbadskwerl]

2000 geocache limit on the Triton is more than 3 times the number of geocaches I have found in 7 years total. Just for my purposes, the file storage wouldn't mean much, but I can see it as a plus for power users. The ability of having boston.gpx, chicago.gpx etc for those who travel a lot would be a plus. Not sure if the newer Garmins like Oregon and Colorado have this or not in them.

 

Still though, to maintain customer loyalty, taking away popular features is never smart.

 

Any how, carry on ladies and gentlemen.

 

hi all,

 

sorry if this is a simple question but i haven't had a chance to play with the triton too much.

 

can i load 3 different PQ onto the GPS (as long as the total number of caches doesn't exceed 2000)? so i can put boston.gpx, chicago.gpx on the gps at the same time and chicago.gpx won't overwrite boston.gpx....or will it?

 

lets say i get back from boston and want to remove boston.gpx is that possible (i assume through the VP software if it is possible)?

 

thanks all

[+monahmat]

The issue with the Tritons is that they do not use .gpx files like the explorist did. When loading the Triton the gpx file is converted to a different file via Vantage Point when loading the gps.

 

When using Vantage point you can open a GPX file and send it to your device. Then close that GPX file in Vantage point and open another GPX and send that to your device. Then the waypoints/geocaches from both GPXs will be on your unit, the second one will not overwrite the first. You can keep loading until you hit the 2000 cache limit. Unfortunately all of the cache/waypoint listings go into the same database. You can't specify different GPX files like you could with the explorist anymore, everything just gets lumped together in one big library.

 

I hope this answered your question. It takes some getting used to moving from the explorists to the tritons. I loved my explorist and all the features it had to offer. Luckily the firmware updates keep improving the tritons and they are getting better fast. Best of luck to you!

[+drbadskwerl]

The issue with the Tritons is that they do not use .gpx files like the explorist did. When loading the Triton the gpx file is converted to a different file via Vantage Point when loading the gps.

 

When using Vantage point you can open a GPX file and send it to your device. Then close that GPX file in Vantage point and open another GPX and send that to your device. Then the waypoints/geocaches from both GPXs will be on your unit, the second one will not overwrite the first. You can keep loading until you hit the 2000 cache limit. Unfortunately all of the cache/waypoint listings go into the same database. You can't specify different GPX files like you could with the explorist anymore, everything just gets lumped together in one big library.

 

I hope this answered your question. It takes some getting used to moving from the explorists to the tritons. I loved my explorist and all the features it had to offer. Luckily the firmware updates keep improving the tritons and they are getting better fast. Best of luck to you!

thank you, that reply is quite helpful. is it possible to remove a PQ from the database on the triton and leave certain PQ on the device?

 

thank you!

[+Deadelm]

Vantage Point and the Triton do not have sub folders to keep the PQ's seperate. Load one into VP then the Triton. If you need to load in several PQ's from different locations, then just use the "nearest" sort order when in that area.

 

"is it possible to remove a PQ from the database on the triton and leave certain PQ on the device?"

You can only pick and choose to add or delete as single gpx files (geocaches).

[+Rockin Roddy]

As I am writing this I see that Gpsblake gave you the answer.

 

The eXplorist has probably the best file system I have ever seen. And the four file types, waypoint, geocache, route and track, are text based and easy to work with and convert. The main complaint about this model is that it is discontinued and not supported (although other brands sell inferior units that have older release dates.) The second major complaint is that the geocache files were limited to 200 each (although you can access all caches on all files on the SD card.) Although not fully paperless, you get cache name, type, size, difficulties, owner, date placed, date last found, partial hint, but no logs.

 

I use my eX500 weekly for several uses other than geocaching. It is accurate, and keeps nice tracks without wandering. It has nice features such as projections, elevation profiles. My problem from 4.5 years of constant use is the keypad is worn and the two side buttons have fallen off. I plan on fixing it by finding parts from another (if your broken unit has a good keypad and side band, let me know)

 

My newest unit is the PN-30, which is probably the best value on a fully paperless with maps, at US$200. It is very nice, and I recommend it but is missing a handful of features in the explorists.

 

My thoughts exactly! I loved my Maggie!!

[+Rockin Roddy]

2000 geocache limit on the Triton is more than 3 times the number of geocaches I have found in 7 years total. Just for my purposes, the file storage wouldn't mean much, but I can see it as a plus for power users. The ability of having boston.gpx, chicago.gpx etc for those who travel a lot would be a plus. Not sure if the newer Garmins like Oregon and Colorado have this or not in them.

 

Still though, to maintain customer loyalty, taking away popular features is never smart.

 

Any how, carry on ladies and gentlemen.

 

The ability to have my hides in their own file so I don't have them cluttering up the screen when I'm caching was the best reason to use the files! I sure wish I could have that option on my PN-40!