Paperless Caching

[+jadunlop]

Hi there, I've been reading for hours how to do paperless caching with my Garmin etrex Legend HCx and my iPod Touch and my Mac.

 

Right, this is what I've ended up doing and I'm sorry if it is already posted here but I couldn't find it!

 

1. Using my new shiny Premium Membership. I created a PQ.

 

2. I unzipped the PQ files on my Mac and using MacCaching (free) I opened the .gpx file. Fantastic, you can read all the logs and the hints.

 

3. I exported as a vCard (ipod contacts). Then created a new smart group in Contacts called Geocache and moved everything with GC into it so I can delete or add.

 

4. I then sync in iTunes to my iPod Touch.

 

5. Sorted

 

Is this the easiest way?

 

Jim

Edited May 21, 2010 by jadunlop

[+ngrrfan]

Easiest way?? I don't think so.

 

Here's how I do it. On my iPod I have Geosphere. I create a PQ and send it to an alternate email address, then I open Geosphere and download the PQ into the program.

 

Sounds like a lot less steps than what you go through.

[+jadunlop]

Did you pay for Geosphere? Is it an app?

 

Jim

[+buttaskotch]

the geocaching app is $9.99 and you can download PQ in the app.

[+jadunlop]

Righto! I'm in the UK and I think it will cost around £4.99. If it is really better than my effort in my first post then I guess it is worth it! I take it it is good?

 

Is it called Geocaching with Geosphere?

 

Jim

Edited May 21, 2010 by jadunlop

[drewmm]

I've never used Geosphere. I use the Groundspeak app on my iPhone. I don't have a premium membership but I know that the Groundspeak app can download PQs.

 

Can't say whether Groundspeak or Geosphere is better, but Groundspeak should work for you.

[Keystone]

I am moving this thread from the Geocaching Topics forum to the GPS and Technology forum.

[+fegan]

I own and have used both the Groundspeak Geocaching app and Geocaching with Geosphere...can't remember the last time I used the Groundspeak Geocaching app because I find Geocaching with Geosphere to be so much better...and it's $2 cheaper.

 

YMMV

[+pamlicojack]

I use a Garmin Colorado 300 and have been paperless since January..