What is a good GPS for geocaching?

What is a good GPS for geocaching?

Designed for life on the outside, with all the features and coverage to step up your geocaching game

• Garmin GPSMAP® 66i with Geocaching Live and Satellite Communicator.
• Garmin eTrex® 10 Handheld GPS.
• eTrex® 10 Quick Start Kit.
• Garmin eTrex® 22x Handheld GPS.
• eTrex® 22x Quick Start Kit.
• Garmin eTrex® 32x Handheld GPS.

How do I geocache with my Garmin?

This is how it works:

1. Download the latest version of Garmin Express.
2. Search for geocaches you want to find.
3. Add those caches to a list.
4. Visit My Lists.
5. Select ‘Send to Garmin. ‘
6. Unplug and go geocaching!

Do I need a Garmin for geocaching?

For geocaching, an expensive and elaborate GPS device is not necessary. At the simplest level, you will need a GPS device for which you can easily enter waypoints. A device should also be easy to use, accessible, and durable.

Can I use my phone as a GPS for geocaching?

Since geocaching required a GPS, Android-based smartphones are a great tool to use since you normally have them with you.

Which Garmin GPS is best for geocaching?

#1 Garmin GPSMAP 60:

• Rugged, highly functional, best value GPS for geocaching. This Garmin GPSMAP 60 has a very large display for its size, and it is waterproof and easy to read.
• Best value, great for beginner hikers and geocachers.
• Lots of bells and whistles, and great if you want to use it in your car too.

How do I transfer a GPX file to my Garmin Nuvi?

Transferring your GPX route directly to your Unit from Your Computer (without BaseCamp)

1. Plug your unit into your computer via the USB cable that came with your unit.
2. Locate the GPS unit on your computer (should show up on your desktop)
3. Open the folder containing the GPX file you’d like to add to your GPX unit.

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.

Which Garmin is best for geocaching?

How accurate is a GPS for geocaching?

10 to 15 feet
Neither a GPS or smartphone will give you an exact position. At best, you’ll get an accuracy of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 5 meters). Obstructions can lead to an accuracy of 5 to 30 feet (6 to 10 meters) or worse.

How accurate is geocaching?

Neither a GPS or smartphone will give you an exact position. At best, you’ll get an accuracy of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 5 meters). Obstructions can lead to an accuracy of 5 to 30 feet (6 to 10 meters) or worse.

Do you need WiFi for geocaching?

Yes. The Geocaching® app uses your offline maps before it tries to pull data from the internet. But offline maps are not designed to replace an available internet connection. If you don’t want the app to use cellular data, switch to WiFi or Airplane Mode.

Can you download geocaches to your Garmin GPS?

Downloading geocaches to your GPS device hasn’t always been easy. But that’s about to change. Thanks to our recent collaboration with Garmin, Premium members can now send a list of geocaches to their Garmin GPS device with the click of a button. We teamed up with Garmin on this new feature to make geocaching with your Garmin GPS easier than ever.

What do you need to know about geocaching?

A geocache is a set of coordinates leading you to something that someone may want you to find or simply see, such as a container or scenic area. Sometimes geocaches have containers containing coins, trinkets, etc. Sometimes its just a sign in sheet to see how many people have visited and where they are from.

Can you search for a geocache on Basecamp?

You cannot search for or create geocaches in the BaseCamp™ application. You must either transfer a geocache from a connected Garmin ® device or import a geocache file you downloaded from geocaching.com. indicates a geocache in the Library and Devices area and on the map.