So You Wanna Go Geocaching? (Part 2)
What we will cover in this article:
- What is geocaching (part 1)
- What equipment you need to get started (part 2)
- Now What – Finding caches on line (part 3)
- Picking a good first cache to hunt (part 4)
- The hunt (part 5)
- Caching with kids (part 6)
- Advanced geocaching (part 7)
Photo by RoyP
(Part 2) What do I need:
The only thing that you need is a GPSr. You can get one as basic or as advanced as you would like, the only requirement being that you can input coordinates in to the GPS unit. Many cell phones now-a-days are GPS enabled and ca be used for geocaching. A basic GPSr can be found for $100 or less, if you feel like you need more bells and whistles you can spend upwards of $500 or more. Both will get you to the cache. I recommend a handheldGPSr rather than an automotive unit. Both can get you to the cache but handheld units are made for outdoor use and are much more rugged than automotive type. A common GPSr used for geocaching is the Garmin Etrex Legend HCX.
Part 3 - Now What – Finding caches on line
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December 8, 2008 7:40 pm
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