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In-car Sat Navs are generally not very well suited for Geocaching due to the short term battery life. Depending on your data plan, a GPS enabled smartphone with a maps app and a geocaching could be well suited to both tasks. Else-wise, you should look at buying both systems separately.
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What are the disadvantages of geocaching with an android?
The biggest disadvantage to geocaching with an android is the fact that, unlike a handheld gps your android is not waterproof or durable. As a geocacher myself I can assure you, you will drop your gps device sooner or later. If you really want to try geocaching with your android go ahead and just be very careful! If you decide that you really want to continue geocaching then I highly recommend that you buy a real geocaching gps. An entry level gps can be purchased for around $50!
What is a hobby that was created due to GPS technology?
geocaching
What do you need to accomplish the geocaching activity?
You will need good orienteering skills and a map (or just a GPS to follow) along with an eagle eye and a sense of adventure.
Where can you find a geocaching gps in stores?
Look online for any garmin or magellan. Garmin Oregon is my pick
Does Magellan tough case work with geocaching?
The Magellan Toughcase made for the iPhone and iTouch by my review and along with other individuals does not work well for geocaching. It does bring GPS capabilities to the apple products but it does not update position when hiking or walking towards a cache. This is a problem when geocaching.
Does the military use Geocaching?
While some soldiers might be into geocaching, it's not typically used by the military because it's a hobby/game/sport and not a type of technology. Geocaching is when you go in search for a hidden container at a given set of coordinates with the help of a GPS device.
Can I use mobile gps systems for geocaching?
Yes. As long as you have the gps cor. you can use any tool to help find. Go to that national list of Geocaches to find the gps cor and start your adventure. how can i get the phantom app for my gps
What can a handheld gps unit do for me?
A handheld GPS unit can be used for many activities, including Geocaching, hiking, walking or biking. The GPS unit can help you find exact locations, or help you to figure out where you are located.
Who uses Geocaching?
Hello, this is Bing. Geocaching was created by Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant from Oregon, who hid the first geocache on May 3, 20001. He called it a "GPS stash"; and posted the coordinates online for others to find1. The name "geocaching"; was suggested by Matt Stum on a mailing list on May 30, 20002. He combined the prefix "geo" for Earth with "caching" for hiding a cache2. Geocaching became a popular outdoor activity with millions of participants worldwide1.
What features does a geocaching gps have that others may not?
While some GPSs are marketed toward geocachers and for geocaching, there are very few features that are absolutely necessary which aren't present on any GPS. Some of the extras may include things like waterproofing, small size for easy carry, and extended battery life.
How is geocaching done?
Make a free account on geocaching.com.Find a suitable geocache near you.If you have a geocaching GPS you can download the appropriate plug-in and download the coordinates directly to the GPS. If not, you will have to enter them manually.Go to the coordinates.Look around. (The GPS will get close but, it will not be perfect!) Sign the log bookIf you take something, leave something of equal or greater value.When you find the cacheHide the cache exactly as it was found.*If you find an item marked: Travel Bug, Geocoin, or Trackable.I suggest you leave these items unless you know what they are.They are item tracked by code on the the geocaching website.
Can you use a normal gps for geocaching?
You can use any GPS that allows the input of waypoints and that has enough battery life to make it to ground zero. Although you should be aware that some GPS units are far less reliable than others.
