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05-01-2004, 05:52 AM
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Just shy of sane
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GPS for Geo Caching Ideas Needed
Recently I've been on several Geo Cache Expeditions in the Cascades of Washington state and I'm HOOKED. Now in in the market for a handheld GPS and am in need of some input.
Any recommendations - comments - opinions on handheld GPS or Geo Caching would be greatly appreciated. The trips also served as a light off-road test. Pilots may not be trail rated but nothing stopped me and the ride and comfort was far better than the Cherokees or the Liberty I have owned. Thanks in advanced for your thoughts
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<p><font face="verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2" > __________________________________________________ _______________________________________<br><br><ta ble cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4" align="center"><b>#64275</b> 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L Sagebrush Pearl</font></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.stanwoodchamber.org/images/pilot_sagebrush.gif" width="155" height="70" vspace="5" hspace="5"></td><td> </td><td>- Thule Crossbars<br>- Tow Hitch<br>- Rear Splash Guards<br>- Chrome Exhaust Tips<br>- Wheel Locks<br></td><td> </td><td>- Cargo Tray<br>- Wong's Pads<br>- IRiver H10<br>- EX-L Emblem (Pending)<br>- AWD/4WD Emblem (Pending)<br></td><td> </td><td>- Fog Lights (Pending)<br>- Portable GPS (Pending)<br>- 21.3 MPG Hwy<br>- 18.6 MPG City<br>- 20.3 MPG Blended<br></td></tr></table>____________________________________________ _____________________________________________<br></font></p> |
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05-01-2004, 08:14 AM
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What's your budget? Do you own any PDAs?
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<b><i><font color=blue>'04 Midnight Blue Pearl Pilot EXL-Navi</font></i></b> <ul><li><u>OEM</u>: tow package (heavy), running boards, crossbars, rear splash guards, cargo cover, cargo net, chrome exhaust tips <li><u>3rd Party</u>: Vizualogic headrest DVD system, Husky Liners (front and 2nd rows), Yakima Blacktop Pro 16s roof box, BVG XE2 Evolution bike rack, Prince Lionheart Seatsavers (2), wwong's foam pads, pillar protectors and navi screen protector </ul><i>'00 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura 3.2TL</i> |
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05-01-2004, 09:28 AM
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No personal experience, but have you tried www.geocaching.com They have an online forum that you might find helpful in your decision.
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riseboi '03 Sagebrush EX-L
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05-01-2004, 09:46 AM
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I've had an eTrex Vista for years and it has worked great. It's water-proof, and has been knocked around a lot with no ill effects.
I recommend Expertgps as companion software. Expertgps.com Expertgps lets you manage waypoints and is setup to automatically download aerial photos and topographic maps off the web. You can use it to see where you've been, or to plan routes. Having mapped "the old fashioned way" in my youth, I still can't believe how far technology has progressed.  Terrier |
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05-02-2004, 01:11 AM
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Just shy of sane
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WOW! What fast posts!!!
Sungchang - Yes I do have a PDA. Unfortunatley, my Visor Deluxe that in it's day had a GPS module available has passed to a better world. My current PDA is a Treo (phone/PDA) that does not have module slots. Riseboi - Thanks for the link to Geocaching.com. I have looked it over and found some good info. While I was there I "signed up". Although I snooped aroung only a short time, I didn't see the interaction of members that this site has. Terrier - You're suggestion of the eTrex Vista is on my list and I'm checking out Expertgps software. Here are my findings Garmin seems to be the 1 at least for handhelds ( my nav system on my boat is Garmin so I'm familiar with the product line). The short list of the GPS units I'm looking at are: (all Garmin) eTrex Vista eTrex Legend SportTrac Topo Meridian Platinum The search continues!!!!!!! Thanks for your thoughts.... keep them coming
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<p><font face="verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2" > __________________________________________________ _______________________________________<br><br><ta ble cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4" align="center"><b>#64275</b> 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L Sagebrush Pearl</font></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.stanwoodchamber.org/images/pilot_sagebrush.gif" width="155" height="70" vspace="5" hspace="5"></td><td> </td><td>- Thule Crossbars<br>- Tow Hitch<br>- Rear Splash Guards<br>- Chrome Exhaust Tips<br>- Wheel Locks<br></td><td> </td><td>- Cargo Tray<br>- Wong's Pads<br>- IRiver H10<br>- EX-L Emblem (Pending)<br>- AWD/4WD Emblem (Pending)<br></td><td> </td><td>- Fog Lights (Pending)<br>- Portable GPS (Pending)<br>- 21.3 MPG Hwy<br>- 18.6 MPG City<br>- 20.3 MPG Blended<br></td></tr></table>____________________________________________ _____________________________________________<br></font></p> |
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