[jsdad]

Thank you for the info. That answers my question.

[jsdad]

I was thinking on trying Cache Register as well, but I’ve got the basic GSAK figured out loading my quarries and managing my “finds”. Not sure what else I would need.

I sure do like all the data/info that my PN-40 will load for each cache with the premium membership @ Geocache. I didn’t think going “paperless” would be that big of deal, but after a couple of days of aggressive caching it’s FANTASTIC. Not to mention saving a fortune on ink cartridge and paper.

I still have to find time to learn about “tracks” and “routes” on the GPS as I want to also use this for hunting and hiking.

[jsdad]

I should of got hooked on this hobby a couple of months earlier. With cabin fever set in, and plenty of time to play on the PC, would of made it a bit easier. (but a lot tougher going out and finding caches) LOL

Topo 8 and GSAK have been the most daunting. Thanks for the help offer.

[jsdad]

Thank you… Yup, those finds were in cemeteries.

[jsdad]

What is the difference between Garmins 100K “All Us Map Set” and their more reigonal map sets 24K? The more regional ones are more expensive! Do they have more detail or something to warrent the extra cost? Otherwise why bother with them?

Thanks

[jsdad]

Team Deejay ,
WOW, EXCELLENT INFO GIVEN! THANK YOU! Good idea for a sticky for 1st time clueless folks like me. I’ve been reading the newbie info @ geocach.com trying to get up to speed on this. That is a big part of the confusion, trying to get all the info from the web to my GPS in order to use it correctly. Way more info to get to a GPS than just a simple waypoint for car nav.

I just downloaded a manual for the Legend HCx. Will read thru that as well. I assume most of the better units including the legend can leave bread crumb trails? I’ll want to also use this for deep trail hikeing as well.

Thanks again everyone for all the great info. Can’t wait to get started this weekend. 😀

[jsdad]

OK, I think I got it… I read a cache page @ geocache.com and I believe there is a tab you can hit to download the cache coordinates and notes directly into some GPS units (paperless). Is that the same as “GSAK macro”?

Also CodeJunkie, I have Mapsoure already installed on my PC from my old Garmin 2610. It was easy to add routes/waypoints to my 2610. I could also use this to add maps to a Legend or my Nuvi 255? I was thinking I needed a unlock code for each GPS unit to use Mapsource with other units at yet another cost from Garmin? Or download a newer version of Mapsource at a cost?

Sorry for all the stupid questions, still trying to get the ins and outs of the workings of GPS units.

[jsdad]

@CodeJunkie wrote:

I use the Etrex Legend HCx with the free topo maps from gpsfiledepot. It does everything I’ve needed it to do at this point and I can’t complain at all. It’s a great value for the money. It’s doesn’t provide all the bells / whistles for paperless caching, but it’s definately a great starter / mid-range model.

How many hoops do you have to jump thru to get the files from gpsfile depot into the Legend HCx? Do you have to use Garmin’s software to load, or can you just copy the file to the card from the PC and load the card into the GPS Receiver and select it from the map menu in the receiver? My Nuvi 255W has a card feature too. Would a topo map load into it the same way? It would be fun to try the Nuvi in off road, pedestrian mode before I buy the Legend.

Thanks for the help.

[jsdad]

Hey thanks for all the tips. This is all very new for me. Wasn’t sure if the basic map that comes with the units would even be any good for geocaching. Want to start out middle of the road, without spending a ton of money right off the bat.

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