+TeamTessie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi, I've just started caching as a bit of extra interest whilst out walking. At present I'm using my trusty Nokia E71/viewranger to navigate. However, I'm considering a GPS as they are probably more robust and waterproof. What are people currently using. I'm torn between buying a full GPS like a Satmap Active 10 (we also do a lot of walking), or just getting something cheaper just for caching like an eTrex. Also, are there any groups, etc in the Worcester area. Thanks, Tim (and Tessie). Quote Link to comment
+eusty Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 However, I'm considering a GPS as they are probably more robust and waterproof. You bet they are! Waterproof to 1m If you like the OS maps then they are available on the eTrex. The 25k is pretty expensive although there are ways of putting them on the GPS with some hacking. 50k is more reasonable and as been mentioned OSM maps are pretty good. I'd be temped to look at the Oregon, or better still the Montana, as the screen resolution is better than the eTrex. Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I was about to suggest http://www.wmcaching.co.uk but I see you've introduced yourselves :-) Quote Link to comment
+Gushoneybun Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi and welcome. Graculus has created a very informative site, on all aspects of caching. This link on his site, takes you to a nice comparison table of the various units: http://www.follow-th...s.html#whichgps Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Although not as active as they once were, Cachewalker is a group of friendly cachers based mainly in Glos/Worcs/Warwicks. They have a forum here: http://cachewalker.createaforum.com/ Edited November 8, 2012 by Lydford Locators Quote Link to comment
+Griff Grof Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Although not as active as they once were, Cachewalker is a group of friendly cachers based mainly in Glos/Worcs/Warwicks. They have a forum here: http://cachewalker.createaforum.com/ Not as active as we once were? We're more active than ever, in six months we've posted more posts on our new forum than we ever did on our old forums, and we are organizing much more events now - already three this year, and the fourth is currently awaiting publication Please feel free to join the forum, we have several members from your area Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Although not as active as they once were, Cachewalker is a group of friendly cachers based mainly in Glos/Worcs/Warwicks. They have a forum here: http://cachewalker.createaforum.com/ Not as active as we once were? We're more active than ever, in six months we've posted more posts on our new forum than we ever did on our old forums, and we are organizing much more events now - already three this year, and the fourth is currently awaiting publication Please feel free to join the forum, we have several members from your area Yea, I agree with what the chatty Griff Grof says! Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Although not as active as they once were, Cachewalker is a group of friendly cachers based mainly in Glos/Worcs/Warwicks. They have a forum here: http://cachewalker.createaforum.com/ Not as active as we once were? We're more active than ever, in six months we've posted more posts on our new forum than we ever did on our old forums, and we are organizing much more events now - already three this year, and the fourth is currently awaiting publication Please feel free to join the forum, we have several members from your area Yea, I agree with what the chatty Griff Grof says! Sorry. Quote Link to comment
+TeamTessie Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well I took the plunge and bought a Satmap Active 10. Desicion was a bit easier as my sailing club had a 15% discount scheme with Cotswold Outdoor. The A10 came with a 1/3rd off voucher for 1:25k mapping so I bought Hereford and Worcester. Have downloaded a PQ for local caches, and it all seems to work nicely. Unfortunatly as most of H&W is now underwater, I can't give it some really good tests, but initial impressions are good. Tim. Quote Link to comment
Goldy8 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Don't use a GPS. I've found 88 and have never used one. It makes it more challenging! Quote Link to comment
+jarod20 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) I was thinking of taking up Scuba Diving that way I could do two hobbies at once if this flooding continues though its not so bad in my part of country. I use a Samsung Galaxy 3 with built GPS that is quite good but I do not think that it will be much good under water so I am avoiding it as much as possible. Edited December 23, 2012 by jarod20 Quote Link to comment
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