+Counter Fit Cache Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Ok, let's see: E-trex Legend: $158 Rechargeable Batteries: $20 Carrying Case, from REI of course...: $20 Mount for fourwheeler: $35 Mount for bicycle: $18 Mount for car: $30 Lighter Adapter: $35 Topo Software: $49 1st order of Texas GeoCoins: $50 EasyGPS: Free (thank goodness something is!) To Date: $415 ....and I have this feeling I am only getting started! But it is really fun, isn't it? CounterFitCache Counter Fit Cache ...or is it really me???? Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 now add gas, ferry costs, accomodations for overnight stays when you cache on islands, cab rides for when your car gets locked behind gates on logging roads GEAR to cache with (you forgot compass, goretex this and that, frs radio, flashlights...), and likely there are more things canadazuuk Quote Link to comment
+Smitherington Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 What about the trinkets? Princeton tec led head light? Hiking boots? Cold weather gear for winter caching? Blaze orange vest and hat for caching during hunting season? External GPS antenna? Dell AXIM Pocket PC? Back Pack? Travel bugs and tags? This list could get looooooonnnng. Quote Link to comment
Tacomahunter Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 You forgot: Tacoma Pickup 16,500 Laptop 1,500 Software 300.00 Trek poles 50.00 Flashlights 40.00 Digital Cam 150.00 YEs!! IT dOes geT ExPenSivE!!! But what a better way to spend the kids inheritance... Quote Link to comment
azog Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Geocaching is actually one of the least expensive hobbies I've gotten into. An initial investment of as little as $100 can get you going. You can't even begin to step into model railroading (for example) for that price. Everything else is incidental, such as cache goodies. ---------- Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be also be like him. Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Owned a gps receiver long before I ever heard of geocaching. Ditto for a computer, car, hiking gear, trail maps, etc., etc.. I guess that means gasoline and "Where's George" dollars are my only geocaching expenses. Quote Link to comment
+Jacksons Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 YES to all above,but finding a cache priceless I'm a man and I can change if I have to,I guess. Quote Link to comment
+Chichikov Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Geocaching is turning into the most expensive inexpensive hobby I've ever taken up. Although I've counseled several people to keep it simple (i.e., cheap), I've gone from spending $150 on my GPSr to hundreds on extras like topo map software, car power cord, dashboard mount, rechargeable batteries, headlamp, waterproof map paper, compass, new PDA, cache trinkets, tolls, gas, and wear and tear on my car from driving hundreds of miles that I wouldn't have otherwise. And I couldn't be happier! This hobby is the best way to spend my time and money that I've found in quite some time. Where am I going? I don't quite know. What does it matter where people go? Down to the wood where the blue-bells grow- Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know. -A.A. Milne Quote Link to comment
+Smitherington Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I have spent hours, dollars, brain power, etc. and am enjoying this more than I can express. What is a few bucks here or there. Some people I know spend lots more than I do on their hobbies. But to my earlier list I also have to add the laptop and camera although I already owned them. If I hadn't I would have purchased them for caching. Quote Link to comment
South_Cache Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 quote:You can't even begin to step into model railroading (for example) for that price. Acutally you can spend as much or as little as you like. I sure someone would happliy take you caching with them. I hate going alone. As far as model railroading, I hooked up with some great guys that need engineers to work on their prototype railroad. We meet once every six weeks. I get to run every single train on a 30' x 40' elaborate professional layout. I haven't spent any money and they even feed me during the session Fair winds, Capn Skully Quote Link to comment
+sbukosky Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Considering my other hobbys, I don't have much money tie up with this. But, the cost of gasoline does become a consideration. While I needed a new car anyway, I bought a Subaru Forester because of my desire for AWD but still get 20+ MPG. Also, if you do frequent, quality hides, that gets to be some money too. Steve Bukosky N9BGH Waukesha Wisconsin Quote Link to comment
+Team Giblert Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 $115 US for the Garmin eTrex. And gas money. That's it. Quote Link to comment
+Newenglandah Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 A Second JOB?? LOL Naaaaah it's not that bad...I spend more on coffee I think! See you in the woods! Natureboy1376 Quote Link to comment
+Darkmoon Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 I already had a GPSr so what i spend is on gas, food and water, and the never ending supply of trinkets! It is like any hobby, it is how much or whatever you yourself puts into it...i know, I have several expensive hobbies! Just ask my wife Enjoy and have fun! Darkmoon No, I am not lost...I am where I am suppose to be...At least I think so? [] Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 I've spent about $200 on ammo boxes, RubberMaid and various other cache containers. Probably another few hundred dollars on items to stock my caches, or for trading. "Paternalism is the greatist despotism" - Emmanual Kant Quote Link to comment
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