How do I show geocaches on my Garmin?
In order to search or view geocaches that are more than 100 miles from where you are located, utilize the Search Near option and select a map point within a 100-mile radius of the geocache you wish to view. Using Search Near: Press Menu twice to access the Main menu. Select Geocaches/Geocaching.
What GPS device is best for geocaching?
Top 7 Products
| Garmin GPSMAP 66st | Garmin eTrex 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Line | Our favorite model, this reliable and accurate GPS unit is full of features | Perfect for geocaching or tracking your next adventure, but not designed with mapping in mind |
| Rating Categories | Garmin GPSMAP 66st | Garmin eTrex 10 |
| Reception (20%) | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease Of Use (20%) | 7.0 | 6.0 |
How do you geocache with GPS?
Go to geocaching.com to choose one of millions of geocaches hidden worldwide. Use your smartphone app or GPS to navigate to the cache. Keep an eye out so you can spy the cache’s camouflaged hiding place. Once you find the cache, sign the logbook, exchange one item and put everything back like you found it.
How do I download geocaches to Garmin Gpsmap 64st?
How-to – Sending geocaches to your Garmin GPS device
- Install latest version of Garmin Express (software.garmin.com)
- Connect the handheld to a PC as a mass storage.
- Search for geocaches and add them to a list (1st.
- Open your lists and send the geocache list to you GPS device (“Send to Garmin”) (2nd.
What is live geocaching?
GEOCACHING is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game. Geocaching Live-enabled products work on your smartphone to bring geocaching to you, wherever you are. Visit www.geocaching.com/live to find an application that transforms your smartphone into a geocaching-friendly GPS device.
Are GPS better than iphones?
For nearly every purpose, people will find an iPhone or Android performs better than a Garmin or other outdoor GPS unit. Proponents of smartphones point out that they offer better maps, larger screens, better software, for a fraction of the cost of a standalone GPS unit.
What does TFTF mean in geocaching?
TFTF. Thanks for the Find (geocaching)
Is Garmin or Iphone more accurate?
The Garmin Edge 520 does deserve props, however, because it was more consistent than the iPhones….Distance Accuracy.
| Device | Garmin Edge 520 |
|---|---|
| Test 1 | 1.01 |
| Test 2 | 1.01 |
| Test 3 | 1.01 |
| Average error | 1.00% |
Is a GPS better than a phone?
Basic differences: GPS vs. cellphone maps Anyone traveling to remote areas where cellular coverage is unavailable will get more accurate information because dedicated GPS devices connect to the satellite network. As a result, dedicated GPS devices also tend to be more accurate (to within 15 feet).
Is the Garmin gpsmap 64s good for geocaching?
The 64s will only bring me within 17 to 20 feet of previous way points established with the 60 csx. same with other geocaches. Location is off by 15 to 20 feet. My 60csx was dead on.
How can I download geocaches from my computer?
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer (Transferring Files to Your Device). You can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them into the GPX folder on the device. You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer (Transferring Files to Your Device).
What’s the accuracy of the Garmin gpsmap 64s?
I work for the DNR and establish waypoints for plant data. The 64s will only bring me within 17 to 20 feet of previous way points established with the 60 csx. same with other geocaches. Location is off by 15 to 20 feet. My 60csx was dead on.