+TeamJiffy Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Trying to create a new topic... What do people think of caching with GPSr's? I carry one; but I find that I need to make sure that I don't hand it to children (or adults) in the group without proper training, since they could lose themselves in the woods with it if mis-used - that's why I usually leave the GPSr in a locked cabinet at home, and store it's batteries somewhere else, in a room different than the GPS. I also worry if people carrying GPSr's have a false sense of security, and perhaps perform bolder acts of walking further in the woods. However, I do view it as my right to carry this wherever I go. Thank God I live in a country where our right to carry GPSr's is not restricted, as it probably is in Communist China, where they don't want their citizens to know where they are. I personally own many GPS's, for different uses. "They can have my GPSr... when they pry it out of my cold, dead hands" Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 "GPSRs don't find caches, people find caches." "I'm a card-carrying member of the NGPSRA, and I Vote." Yes, I "pack" a gps, although some caches descriptions are so detailed, the gps is sometimes superfluous. I'm going to try Webling's (and others') orienteering-approach one of these days; it sounds like fun. Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 "GPSRs don't find caches, people find caches." "I'm a card-carrying member of the NGPSRA, and I Vote." Yes, I "pack" a gps, although some caches descriptions are so detailed, the gps is sometimes superfluous. I'm going to try Webling's (and others') orienteering-approach one of these days; it sounds like fun. Link to comment
+leatherman Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Joel and Fran:I carry one; but I find that I need to make sure that I don't hand it to children "They can have my GPSr... when they pry it out of my cold, dead hands" You are a sick and twisted person. How can you justify carriing one with children around? You could give them a false sence of security. GPSrs are dangerous and irresposable devices. I prey I never come across some one like you in the woods. LOL Preperation, the first law to survival. Link to comment
+seneca Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 The only problem I have with some people carrying GPSr's is it makes it more difficult for me to tell them to "get lost"! You may not agree with what I say, but I will defend, to your death, my right to say it!(it's a Joke, OK!) Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 GPSr's with "AA" batteriess are OK but the "CC" magnums should only be used in surburban and rural areas. The rechargeable automatics should be reserved for military use only. Alan Link to comment
+Team WO9LF Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I am now much more careful with mine since I was cleaning it one day and it went on. Laugh now, but I've got plenty to do when I'm the last person on the planet Link to comment
+niskibum Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 You should get some training before you carry your gpsr. Also make sure you have a secure yet comfortable method of carry. I prefer a case with both a lanyard and a belt clip. The lanyard works good for easy, quick access in an emergency, and the belt clip keeps it out of the way when you don't need it. Make sure to always treat any gpsr as if it has the batteries loaded. The first thing you should do when you pick one up is to open the battery case and check for batteries. Never carry a fake gpsr, if the woods decide to call your bluff and make you lost you will be in real trouble. If you go in the deep woods carry the biggest badest one you can afford. If anyone knows where to get one that uses four d cells let me know. A giant gpsr with a big screen hanging on your hip should scare off any woods that might want to make you lost. Link to comment
+culpc Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I hope that you all keep power button locks on your GPS to prevent accidental caching! Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son! Link to comment
+culpc Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I hope that you all keep power button locks on your GPS to prevent accidental caching! Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son! Link to comment
iryshe Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 The tongue-in-cheek isn't lost on me, but since this isn't really a real topic at all, I'm closing it. On a serious note, if you are on the trail make sure to have a compass with you. Batteries and technology are pretty unreliable given Murphy's Law. Closing this thread. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I highly recommend getting a concealed GPSr permit. Personally, I've made a habit of keeping my GPSr handy in my purse at all times...except when I'm caching, of course. Then I transfer it to my belt holster for easier access. P.S. Whew! Looks like I posted in the nick of time. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I highly recommend getting a concealed GPSr permit. Personally, I've made a habit of keeping my GPSr handy in my purse at all times...except when I'm caching, of course. Then I transfer it to my belt holster for easier access. P.S. Whew! Looks like I posted in the nick of time. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Link to comment
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