+Cabinwood Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Garmin Vista right now, but have a Garmin 60CS on order... Quote Link to comment
+Limax Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Sextant, straight-edge and compass. (Although I'm pretty sure someone's already used this joke...) Quote Link to comment
IceKnight (aka VectorJoe) Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 MMG (aka MeriGold). If i'm going off the beaten path, I'll also keep a compass with me and take a map. Quote Link to comment
+thesanctuary Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I use a Rino 120. I just bought metroguide for it and it rocks! I can't wait until the rino 130 comes out Quote Link to comment
+Baptist Deacon Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 (edited) Etrex Vista....Love It. Edited February 11, 2004 by Baptist Deacon Quote Link to comment
ckhd Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I started with a Magellan Pioneer. Not that accurate, but it got you close. I borrowed my friends Magellan 4000 XL many times, and in spite of it being over a decade old, and not that fancy, it really worked well. Typically got me within 10' of what I was looking for. I have borrowed a Garmin 76 (or something like that), but I had a hard time figuring out how to use it, and got all mixed up with the buttons on the top. I guess I've gotten used to the way Magellan works... I now have a Magellan Meridian Platinum and think it's awesome. I've only had it for five days, but have used the heck out of it and am happy with the purchase! Quote Link to comment
XMIT Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 XMIT Wow thankfully you have an iFinder I was beggining to think I was the only one and had bought some obscure gps. There is an iFinder group on Yahoo by the way. I am totally new to this whole thing and so far I am happy with the iFinder, it has taken a bit to figure out how to enter a way point and navigate to it. I guess it is just you and I that use the Ifinder. I have the map pack 6 now and use it daily. My original Ifinder was stolen. When I bought it, I updated the firmware and it seemed to work poorly after that, and then there was always a disclaimer that popped up upon "turn on" that I had to exit out of. I did not update the new unit I purchased and think it locks on better and no disclaimer. Once you update firmware you cannot go back. XMIT Quote Link to comment
XMIT Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 (edited) DELETE Edited August 3, 2004 by XMIT Quote Link to comment
+airman Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Started with a Garmin GPS38 in 1997. Worked fine for what I used it for. Started caching in 2003 and it did a good job but the display started to fail. Not worth fixing with all the new units out. Now have a Garmin 60cs. A world of difference in the reception. Love the 60cs but are there any really bad units for caching? Quote Link to comment
+we3dements Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I use a garmin Vista, GPS III+, GPS V, GPSMAP 60CS. Used to use a Garmin 48 and a GPS 12XL untill I upgraded and have used Rockwells while in the Army (Don't tell them I used it for personal use ). I have used Magellans before and I would have to agree with the idea that what you start with is what you tend to stick with. Quote Link to comment
+fishnwiz and curious1 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I just bought my first one. I have the Lowrance ifinderH20. I have only fighred out how to use about half the features on it but I have found some caches already. Quote Link to comment
TomOnHudson Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I recently purchased a Geko 201. I wanted a small, lightweight, barebones receiver to take along hiking / trail-running. The Geko seemed like the perfect fit. So far, so good. Works well with my mapping software too (NG Topo!) While reading the manual, I came across the term "geocaching", googled it ... and here I am! Quote Link to comment
Neo_Geo Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I started with a Legend. Then I got Metroguide 5 - The Legend's memory wasn't enough, so I got an eMap and 128MB data Card. That was goin' pretty good... 'til the 60C came out! Had to get me some of that! I sold my Legend and kept the eMap for backup. If I'd known the 76C was going to follow so close behind the 60C, I probably would've waited and gotten one of those for the extra memory. But I've been happy with the 60 though. Quote Link to comment
tdiller Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Just bought a Lowrance Ifinder. Had a friend with one on a motorcycle trip. Bought it and a RAM mount for the bike and thought I'd try it for geocaching. After much looking at different GPSs I found that the Ifinder had the most bang for the buck (about 125 delivered). Have only looked for about 5 caches and foud three. mostly not found because of lack of time not because of the gps. Also have been in thick cover and still got signal. Quote Link to comment
+Quoddy Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I was always totally happy with my MeriColor. Now, with DirectRoute installed, it is truly a dual function GPSr. I will now only switch chips (to Topo) when going into the mountains/woods for at least a full day. Switched to a 60cs in April after being beaten to caches while group caching on a regular basis by Garmin users. Now I'm on a par (or better) with this GREAT unit. Quote Link to comment
TommyRox Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Garmin GPSmap 60CS and love it ! Quote Link to comment
+Puttz Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Started with a Magellan Meridian Gold and now have a Garmin MapGPS 76cs. The MMG was good but I really like the 76cs. Quote Link to comment
+Wyoming Travelers Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Magellan Sportrak Pro. I like it very much, however I do like the garmin screen resolution better. Quote Link to comment
Hankhan Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Garmin GPSMAP 76CS - recently upgraded from a Garmin II+. Big change. Quote Link to comment
+Anonymous' Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I use the famous yellow Etrex although I'm saving up my money for a 60cs. Quote Link to comment
MTCache Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I use a magellan Sportrak. It's a good starter GPSr @ 150.00 for the GPS and a video on how to use it. Quote Link to comment
+Tracy Aces Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Man...I sure am living in the past! We use a trusty, old Garmin GPS-12 in the hand and my GPS III Pilot for the car. The -12 is actually pretty nimble, but a tad bit slow. It still gets the job done, however. My next Garmin will be the Rhino 130. LabLady and I are both Amateur Radio ops, and we're thrilled about incorporating GMRS into geocaching using the Rhino's radio. Also, I think the electronic compass and barometer features are a big plus in the hunt. If you have the Rhino 130, drop me a line and let me know how it's working so far. -PilotMike- Programmer/Pilot Apple Computer Quote Link to comment
+Upstate NY Geocacher Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I have a StreetPilot 2610 in my van for traveling and a GPSMAP 76S for geocaching. Love them both. 76S is the only handheld I have ever owned. Haven't been to a cache that I haven't found yet. Knock on wood. LOL!!! Quote Link to comment
+kdboiler Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I just upgraded from Meri-green to Meri-Gold today. I'm amazed at how much more detail the 16mb basemap has. I'm really looking forward to hitting the road with this one. Quote Link to comment
wshelley46060 Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 First Legend; now 60 cs. Quote Link to comment
vr12 Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 First Vista, now 60CS Quote Link to comment
+Bateau Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Our first GPSr was a yellow eTrex. Then we picked up StreetPilot 2610 for the car. Loved routing in 2610 and decided to pick up 76c for geocaching so that we can take advantage of auto-routing getting to the caches. Quote Link to comment
+Cache Viking Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Originally a Garmin III and now a Garmin V. Still waiting for a true replacement to the V. The 60 is not it and the Quest is primarily a vehicle unit. Quote Link to comment
+CapnJackSparrow Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I have a SpoTrak Map. Only GPSr I've ever owned and I've only had it for five days now. I absolutly love it but haven't had experience with anything else so my opinion is mute. However, I find it to be more user friendly than my dishwasher (and she'll admit it too)! Quote Link to comment
Warbones Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Magellan Meridian Color. I like it. Not going to say it's the best out there as I have no clue. It's the only one I have used though. I would like to try some gamins sometime. See what the difference is. But I have fun when I go. Quote Link to comment
+tirediron Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 eTrex Legend for the first year, great unit but reception was a little spotty under heavy cover. Just bought a GPSMap 76CS a few weeks ago. WOW!!! Colour, sensors, auto-routint, tons of memory, and gets a better lock than Yale! AWESOME unit! Quote Link to comment
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