WOT: Anyone here into Geocaching? Options

[HeloMech]

Just ordered a new GPS and can't wait to start some geocaching.

Anyone here into it? Was into it? Wanna get into it?

[VaccaRabite]

My wife and I cache during the "off" months for an excuse to get off our butts and go for a hike. Once about mid spring hits we are usually too busy, but we will head out several times during the winter.

She is usually the one that finds the cache. I am usually too tied to the GPS. Last time that we went out, we ended up spending all day and walking several miles around a state park near us that we did not even know existed.

Just remember, when ever you go to an unfamiliar place to do some caching, as soon as you get out of your car, set it as a way point. That way, no matter how lost you might be wherever you are, or how dark it gets, you will be able to find your way back to the car. This came in handy last year, as we realized it was starting to get dark, and we were 2 miles from the car.

Also, remember that aside form the GPS, you need to get the expanded maps. The basemap of a gps does not have enough detail, and is not nearly as accurate as the expanded maps that you get. The difference is night and day.

Also, keep in mind what is going on around you. If you are going into the woods during any hunting season, wear BRITE colors (or better, some hunter orange).

Good luck, and happy hunting.

Zach