How well does this work for geocaching? Can you enter coords for multi-cache hunting?
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You would be farther ahead to just use your phone it has never gotten me any closer then 65 feet away from a cache. Junk and good luck getting the download for it to work for paperless caching. I would say spend a few more bucks and buy a good one
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Sorry I took so long to answer - yes, you can add cords - it took me a little to figure it out - not sure you can add more than one set.This is the 2nd Magellan explorist I have purchased as I gave my first one away. I use it in conjunction with my smart phone - between the two I can usually find what I am looking for.
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I personally don't geocache, but I can tell you that many of the members of the magellaninsiders website have reached or exceeded that number and would be very willing to share their insights. I can tell you that Magellan is the only one for which there is a 'user alteration' that will allow you even more than the stated limit for waypoints and tracks (and presumably geocaches). I will look for your post at magellaninsiders.
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Yes, it's only for to get back to a point you already were at. You can store up to 3 locations. It dose not work in house. You need to be outside and it takes about a minute to establish connection I'm guessing with (satellite/GPS).
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I've had the 9500ix for about a year now. First one I've owned with GPS. The memory feature works good, and is constantly updated on my Mac. I have had very little issue with false alarms. This thing sees around corners surprisingly well. Haven't tried the max yet. Saved me some money between Phoenix and Flagstaff.
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Yes. But you have to download the caches from a computer before you leave for a trip. I am NOT super computer literate, but my son downloads for me. Also, my iPhone words better than my husband's Android for geocaching.
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It can, but it is designed for geocaching, so I would not really use it for anything but geocaching. I love it for geocaching though.
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I can't answer that question as I purchased this for my son. I do know that he used it extensively and never got lost. He also used it to find cache sites in the woods at various sites in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Hope this was helpful.
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I have not purchased this product but I looked through the manual for it and I do not see the feature you are inquiring about. It is called "projection" where you project a bearing and distance from your current location or a marked location. It's a very useful feature for geocaching but I don't see it included in this model.
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That's about all it is good for, finding your way back. I use mine while hunting new land, to get back to my truck. It great for that. I use a different GPS to mark my traps in the winter.
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I'm also looking to a GPS that will let me locate precise locations of cemeteries. Did any one answer your question.
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Anyone who has purchased this: Can you please tell me how the software is? Does it glitch? Is it slow or fast? How does the navigation work? Is it completely different then Google Maps?
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WE bought this for geocaching and are dissapointed that it gets no closer than the gps on my android. It also does not update quickly. you have to walk to find out you are getting closer or moving away. I had planned to send it back but waited to long. Don't know about lat and long.
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Hey M. , Did you add Mapping solfware yourself ? If you did, you have to have the solfware Settings , set for the GPS unit. Mapping setting have to match. Not sure where but it should say something about downloading maps to the unit. A friend of mine didn't have the setting matching and we were off about 1/4 mile. This is not good when out hunting.
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For 2 years I have been using a 60CSx for geocaching using just the base maps that came with the unit. My biggest complaint is that there are too few details on the original base maps. Only major roads are shown and there is no indication of topography. Using the original base maps I usually must map out the way to a cache online before I head out. This has been working for me so far, but I have finally decided to upgrade to topo maps to make navigation to a cache easier as well as having road information when traveling. Overall, they're not necessary, but they sure are nice to have!
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Create an account at geocaching.com. This will open up the geocaching world. From there you can upload to you GPS.
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I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers, which are better for what I do, but they cost a lot more. I have a small business and this is much more affordable. I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers,... » Read More I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers, which are better for what I do, but they cost a lot more. I have a small business and this is much more affordable. « Show Less
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Definitely. The device allows you to save spots, tracks, etc. I always use this feature for hunting.