Geocaching Preparation – How do you Record Cache Details before a Hunt?

Posted by admin on Jan 19, 2010

geocaching preparationWhen we first started Geocaching in order for us to know the details of each cache we were about to look for I would take a piece of paper and write down the Geocache code so we know which one to plug into the GPS, the hint (if given,) the cache size, the difficulty if 3 star or more, any info in the description that I believe may help find the cache and if one or more of the last few logs were DNF's I add that too, just so I know that it may not be there.

After our first 100 finds or so, I got tired of spending 20+ minutes writing all of that stuff down. That's when we started printing out the full cache page. It's much quicker and easier, but it takes alot of paper and printer ink, especially if you have a long day of caching planned.

There are a few programs out there that help with this. The most popular is called the "Geocaching Swiss Army Knife" (GSAK) but in my experience it's incredibly confusing and difficult to use. As a matter of fact, I uninstalled it on the same down I installed it because it just gave me a headache trying to figure it out.

SO, I'm on a mission to make cache hunt preparation quicker, easier and far less complicated! I'm going to have a piece of software developed that is simple to use... does exactly what needs to be done, nothing more and nothing less!

But I need your help! I need to know how you prepare for your hunts. I know those using iPhones are all set (I'm jealous :( and may end up leaving verizon just so I can get an iPhone.)

But if you aren't a spoiled iPohone user ;) please let me know how you prepare. Do you write down cache info? Do you print the cache pages out like we do? Do you use software?

I'll be using the info I get from you in order to have this software developed and you'll have the opportunity to use it once it's finished.

Thanks and Happy Caching!

img credit: Oberazzi

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Do you log your DNF’s? Why you should!

Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010

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Posted by admin on Jan 06, 2010

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Posted by admin on Dec 29, 2009

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The “Hard Cache” Father and Son Adventure

Posted by admin on Nov 06, 2009

by: Dave Oswalt

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Hiding your very first Geocache

Posted by admin on Nov 03, 2009

by: Larry Sullivan (localbiz)

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The Advantages of Phone a Friend “PAF”

Posted by admin on Oct 07, 2009

by: Larry Sullivan (localbiz)

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Ghost Hunting with Geocachers

Posted by admin on Sep 17, 2009

Author: WitzAbout, Colorado Springs

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Geocaching Travel Bugs and Geocoins – An Introduction to Trackable Items

Posted by admin on Sep 09, 2009

One of the fun aspects of Geocaching is the thrill of the hunt and wondering what you'll find in the cache, if you do indeed find it. The [...] Continue Reading...

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Geocaching wasn’t Invented for Me or You it was Invented for Me AND You!

Posted by admin on Jul 08, 2009

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