+aboyswill86 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Just completed my first EarthCache today. Requirements had me estimate height of a cliff, make a few observations, then log the find. I managed to download a free app to assist with the height measurement (wasn't able to climb and get a topo measurement), but was curious if there were any commonly used apps or tools to estimate cliff height and determine water temperature. Recommendations for any other common EarthCache tools would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Dame Deco Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 For height, I just use eyeball it thinking of 6-feet tall people stacked up. For water temp, I just have a cheap outdoor thermometer I bought at Walmart. Quote Link to comment
+CanadianRockies Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've seen several EarthCaches that require smaller measurements, so carrying a tape measure is helpful. The tape measure also came in helpful for a traditional cache's field puzzle. Quote Link to comment
+GEO WALKER Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Here's what I carry in a Lock-N-Lock: Pool Thermometer - from a Pool Store pH Kit - from a Pool Store Hand Lens Magnifier Measuring Tape – from a dollar store Magnification Card replaces “cheaters” - from a dollar store Plastic Protractor – from a dollar store Compass Mineral Guidebook This should cover most ECs... Edited August 28, 2013 by GEO WALKER Quote Link to comment
+hzoi Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Here's what I carry with me to most earthcaches: pen GPSr cell phone car keys wallet pocket lint This should cover most ECs, in my opinion. I'm going for a smiley, not a graduate degree. Quote Link to comment
+St.Matthew Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I carry whatever is in my geobag, plus whatever is required by the earthcaches I plan on doing that day. Keep it simple. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I carry whatever is in my geobag, plus whatever is required by the earthcaches I plan on doing that day. Keep it simple. Yes. An estimate is an estimate. I thought it looked 70' tall. So, it was 140' tall. The CO asked for an estimate. The CO got an estimate. I'm not good at estimating. I have bought an appropriate thermometer for caches asking for water temperature. If the CO wants accurate measurements, I have a tape measure. I read the cache page to see what is required and plan accordingly. Quote Link to comment
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