CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 13, 2014 21:27:46 GMT
Do you have an app that you use for this? There are so many out there I figured I'd ask the Refugees. So, any recommendations or even ones to stay away from. TIA!  |
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Post by Yoki on Jul 13, 2014 21:39:39 GMT
I use the Groundspeak geocaching app. I started with the free one, but ended up getting the paid one. I can't speak for other apps, but this one is well supported and works in conjunction with the huge community on the geocaching website.
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Post by angie3dpea on Jul 13, 2014 21:43:21 GMT
Mine just says "geocaching". I know it was like 9.99 in the App Store , but it's been way worth it. The kids love it and were just asking to go again last night!
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 13, 2014 22:07:07 GMT
Thanks ladies! I'll check into both of these. I went to the geocaching site. I see they have one there to download and then there is also a "premium" one too.
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theshyone
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Post by theshyone on Jul 13, 2014 22:09:59 GMT
All of my 900 finds are on an iPhone using the official geocaching app by ground speak.
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Post by walkerdill on Jul 13, 2014 22:11:31 GMT
We use C:geo and its free but its connected to geocaching.com
Its free to join but if you want more caches you have to pay $30 per year. I have used it 2 years without needing to pay since there are so many free ones.
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Post by melanieg on Jul 13, 2014 22:18:16 GMT
My boyfriend geocaches and I believe his is the one from the geocaching website as well. He paid $10 for it and gets the premium ones.
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jul 13, 2014 22:50:37 GMT
We also use the paid one from Groundspeak.
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Post by Zee on Jul 13, 2014 22:54:12 GMT
I've only done it 4 times so I used the c:geo free app. If I planned to do it more regularly I'd pay for the groundspeak app, but since my dog died I don't find myself wanting to explore on my own  Maybe try that free one and see if you enjoy it? I miss having Gracie give me a good excuse to go poking around in odd places |
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 14, 2014 1:05:58 GMT
I'm off to check out groundspeak! Thanks much--  |
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danceswithtrolls
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Post by danceswithtrolls on Jul 14, 2014 2:41:25 GMT
We use the groundspeak one as well and most caches we can find using our iPhones. For ones that are hidden well in the woods, we use our Garmin hand held gps
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 14, 2014 11:37:16 GMT
I just went for the first time this weekend. I found the first cache. The next two, four of us couldn't find. I don't know what app my niece used.
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Post by kkooch on Jul 14, 2014 12:09:44 GMT
My daughter introduced us to this this past weekend. One of our finds was in the middle of a parking lot on an island. It felt kinda awkward looking at the trees etc with people driving by us wondering what we were up to (I know I would be if I was the one in the car). I just used the free one you can download on your iphone.
I will definitely do it again but it kinda bums you out when you can't find it's location when someone posted that they did just the day before
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jul 14, 2014 14:43:46 GMT
we use the groundspeak one but it really sucks down your phone's battery if you use the app to live-guide you to the cache!!!!! we ended up buying geocaching hand-held GPSs, but I have to admit, I like the app on my iphone better, and think it's easier to use!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 15, 2014 4:02:16 GMT
My daughter introduced us to this this past weekend. One of our finds was in the middle of a parking lot on an island. It felt kinda awkward looking at the trees etc with people driving by us wondering what we were up to (I know I would be if I was the one in the car). I just used the free one you can download on your iphone. I will definitely do it again but it kinda bums you out when you can't find it's location when someone posted that they did just the day before I can totally relate. |
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jul 15, 2014 4:48:14 GMT
kkooch-keep at it. DH has over 2,000 finds and we still run across ones we can't find that others did and vice versa. Try to look for larger ones at first and then you can look for micros. The geocaching site ranks them in size.
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Post by khaleesi on Jul 15, 2014 13:53:31 GMT
We use the app from Groundspeak as well as our hand held Garmin. If we are "urban caching" we can usually get by with the app. If we are "country caching" we use the Garmin.
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Post by kkooch on Jul 15, 2014 14:22:50 GMT
Thanks luvnlifelady. I never thought to look by size first. We just looked for what we were near. I think it's so cool that they are pretty much anywhere you go. Definitely need to get in the habit to open the program any time we go somewhere. A great added bonus to any trip!
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Post by khaleesi on Jul 15, 2014 14:33:57 GMT
If you are not already, it can be helpful to look at the log and notes posted by others who found or attempted to find the cache. I have been able to get hints for those harder to find before.
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Post by giatocj on Jul 15, 2014 14:39:20 GMT
I use the geocaching.com one and love it.
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