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Anyone here do Geocaching? Got any GPS recommendations?

Locut0s

Locut0s

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I'm thinking of getting into Geocaching as part of improving my health. I've always enjoyed hiking despite having done very little of it. Just curious if others here enjoy doing it and also in getting some quick portable GPS model recommendations from people who do.
 
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I know quite a few people who do this, even though I do not. Lots of people like/do this. Sorry, I don't have a GPS recommendation. I'd like to get into it at some point.
 
xanis said:
Could one use a phone with GPS for this?
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Technically. However I woudn't use it backroads or in the woods as most cell phone type GPS is not true GPS. Instead they rely on triangulating cell phone tower positions. So if you loose the signal you don't have any GPS. Also they tend not to be as accurate.
 
I'm looking to get into this too. I would like to start hiking, but it's always been too boring for me. Seems like Geocaching would give me something to focus on.

Sorry, no suggestions.
 
I have a Garmin Etrex Legend H - I use it for hiking and mountain biking.

The lower end Etrex are nice as well, just make sure the reciever you get has all of the features you want. A couple features I kind of wish I had are an electronic compass, barometric altimeter, and tide tables.
 
Locut0s said:
Technically. However I woudn't use it backroads or in the woods as most cell phone type GPS is not true GPS. Instead they rely on triangulating cell phone tower positions. So if you loose the signal you don't have any GPS. Also they tend not to be as accurate.
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Uhh most cell phone GPSes ARE true GPSes. That's why they are called a GPS. The problem is many cell phones don't have strong GPS antennas. As a result they utilize both cell tower triangulation AND GPS signal to give you a fast lock. Many times the lock time will be far quicker than a standalone GPS simply because the cell tower triangulation gives you such a quick lock.

Unfortunately, only some smartphones have GPS.
 
I have the Garmin Venture. I think it's the minimum you should have for geocaching. The ones without Maps aren't very fun. I was lucky enough to find the Venture refubished for $79. It's quite a bit more on amazon but is worth it. And I've looked at all the models above the venture and their prices jump too high for my taste.
 
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