What GPS do you use for geocaching?

What Is The Best GPS Device for Geocaching?

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How do I update my Garmin eTrex legend?

Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to an open USB port. Turn the GPS on. If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installation instructions that came with your device, or download and install the USB driver from Garmin’s website at www.garmin.com.

How do I download geocaches to my Garmin eTrex 20x?

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
Go to www.geocaching.com.
If necessary, create an account.
Sign in.
Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and download geocaches to your device.

How do I delete geocaches from my Garmin eTrex 10?

Deleting Preloaded Geocaches

Plug the device into the computer.
Open (My) Computer or This PC.
Open the Garmin device drive.
Open the Garmin folder.
Open the GGZ folder.
Select both the preload.ggz and preload.ver.
Press Delete on keyboard.
Confirm that selected file(s) wish to be deleted.

What should I buy for geocaching?

GPS/smartphone and extra batteries/charger. Don’t lose the juice.

SWAG for trading. SWAG = stuff we all get.

Extra logbooks and pencils. Yes, it’s the cache owner’s responsibility to maintain their caches.

Snacks and water.

Sunscreen. ‘

Bug spray.

Rain gear.

Tools of the Trade — TOTT.

Can you use your phone for geocaching?

Since geocaching required a GPS, Android-based smartphones are a great tool to use since you normally have them with you. To participate in geocaching, you will need to create an account at Geocaching.com.

Is the Garmin eTrex Legend still usable?

The eTrex Legend has been discontinued. If you’re looking for something new, check out the best handheld gps receivers for 2021.

Can a Garmin eTrex Legend be updated?

Updates are free and easy to install. To update your software, the Garmin WebUpdater program will need to be downloaded and installed.

How do I download geocache to my Garmin?

Sending an Individual Geocache to a Device

Connect the device to the computer.
Sign in to your account on www.geocaching.com.
Use the search function to find geocaches.
Select Map These Geocaches from the results page.
Select the desired geocache from the list on the left.
Select Send to Garmin.

How do I delete a geocache?

To delete a geocache log, follow these steps:

Go to Your Geocaching Logs on Geocaching.com.
Select View Log or View / Edit Log / Images.
On the log page, select the Delete Log trashcan.
Select Yes to confirm.

How do I turn off navigation on my Garmin eTrex 10?

You can turn off GPS on your device to stop tracking your location. From the main menu, select Satellite. Select menu > Use with GPS Off.