+VentureForth Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I just GOTTA get me one of these!!! I just can't think of a geocaching application for it. Maybe there isn't one, but I still think it's cool! --------------- Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! [This message was edited by VentureForth on June 17, 2002 at 09:22 AM.] Quote Link to comment
DisQuoi Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I'd rather buy one of these ... Quote Link to comment
+pater47 Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 I have something very similar to this - I think it was called 'gamefinder' or something like this. I found it was only accurate for detecting heat sources when there was an extreme temperature difference - i.e. if it were 20F outside, it could locate 98.6F okay. But on normal spring or summer days, it was pretty much useless. I got it for tracking downed deer during bow season and it wouldn't even detect another human 10 feet away in warm Mississippi fall weather. I would imagine there in Texas it would produce similar results. And yes, this one promised 'no false readings' too. On the plus side, it came in handy one cold January night (about 12F) when the neighbors Black Angus cattle got out. That heat sensor pegged every one of 'em in the pitch dark! Ever notice everybody is willing to give THEIR 2 cents worth but only offer a penny for YOUR thoughts? Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 quote:Originally posted by DisQuoi: I'd rather buy one of these ... I have a single-eyepiece nightscope with an infrared painter, and it is very interesting. Being an amateur astronomer, I find that I like looking at the stars with it. I think it gets down to the 12th magnatude in the light polluted Atlanta night sky. Night vision is very wild! I need to take it once caching at night... Night Owl Optics I support the Georgia Geocachers Association, or the GGA! Quote Link to comment
+Pat in Louisiana Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 the settings you could use it fo fine that beer you set down a minute ago. Pat in Louisiana I never get lost. I simply investigate alternate destinations. Quote Link to comment
+The Tungsten Jihad! Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 What I REALLY need is one of these: Yes, thats right. A jet powered bar stool. Quote Link to comment
+ClayJar Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 quote:Originally posted by mtn-man:Night vision is very wild! I need to take it once caching at night... http://www.nightowloptics.com/ I had a night vision monocular from Night Owl Optics (the "Night Owl Night Odyssey (NONO3)"). It was not at all useful, and I sent it back. I imagine some of the others are better, but that one... I could actually see better without it. Which one do you have? Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 It is nice to have the Infrared painter because it throws a beam out that paints object and increases illumination up to about 200 yards away or so. It just depends on how dark it is and how clear the area is between you and the object. You can litterally see in absolute total darkness. It has 3.1x magnification. You should have looked up at the stars with it, it is awesome. I have not gone camping overnight in the wilderness with it yet, and it will be interesting to see what lurks in the shadows. It weighs about one pound. I support the Georgia Geocachers Association, or the GGA! Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Pat in Louisiana: use it fo fine that beer you set down a minute ago. ROFLMAO I'd need it, if it DID have that setting! ----- You must be present to win. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Pat in Louisiana: use it fo fine that beer you set down a minute ago. ROFLMAO I'd need it, if it DID have that setting! ----- You must be present to win. Quote Link to comment
+SamDeG Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Schedule a get toghether for the Geocachers in your area. Have the people hide the caches and put those little hand warmers or glow sticks in them. Then break for dinner, by the time dinner is finished, it will be dark and you can search for them with your device or the glow-sticks. Be a great night of geocaching fun! It's an inside joke [] Quote Link to comment
+SamDeG Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Schedule a get toghether for the Geocachers in your area. Have the people hide the caches and put those little hand warmers or glow sticks in them. Then break for dinner, by the time dinner is finished, it will be dark and you can search for them with your device or the glow-sticks. Be a great night of geocaching fun! It's an inside joke [] Quote Link to comment
Magellin Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 To have one of those...... If the Cache was Radiating heat..............Like from radioactivity quote:Originally posted by VentureForth: I just GOTTA get me one of http://www.heartlandamerica.com/Item/Default.asp?SKU=65552#!!! I just can't think of a geocaching application for it. Maybe there isn't one, but I still think it's cool! --------------- http://www.scubaboard.com/images/smilies/wavey.gif Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! [This message was edited by VentureForth on June 17, 2002 at 09:22 AM.] Sofa, King, We, Todd, Did Quote Link to comment
Magellin Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 To have one of those...... If the Cache was Radiating heat..............Like from radioactivity quote:Originally posted by VentureForth: I just GOTTA get me one of http://www.heartlandamerica.com/Item/Default.asp?SKU=65552#!!! I just can't think of a geocaching application for it. Maybe there isn't one, but I still think it's cool! --------------- http://www.scubaboard.com/images/smilies/wavey.gif Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! [This message was edited by VentureForth on June 17, 2002 at 09:22 AM.] Sofa, King, We, Todd, Did Quote Link to comment
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