flyangel2 2 #1 April 18, 2005 I got a little present from him in the mail this weekend GEKO 301 Now all I have to do is figure out how it works When it comes to stuff like this, I have to read and read, practice and practice.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #2 April 18, 2005 Well I don't know anything about this geko gadget but i do agree with you... Bill Von does rock. And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #3 April 18, 2005 Go Geocaching with it... that'll give you lots of practice. it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 April 18, 2005 QuoteI got a little present from him in the mail this weekend GEKO 301 Now all I have to do is figure out how it works When it comes to stuff like this, I have to read and read, practice and practice. Nice - once you get used to using it, you'll wonder how you ever got by w/out one.... *note: still bring compass/map as backup, though!*Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #5 April 18, 2005 I will second the fact that Bill is a great guy. He woudn't have that hat if I didn't think so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 April 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteI got a little present from him in the mail this weekend GEKO 301 Now all I have to do is figure out how it works When it comes to stuff like this, I have to read and read, practice and practice. Nice - once you get used to using it, you'll wonder how you ever got by w/out one.... *note: still bring compass/map as backup, though!* _______________________________- If, the Geko 301 is supposed to... map & compass... I don't understand... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #7 April 18, 2005 The GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 April 18, 2005 Most small don't GPS's don't have topographic info loaded "stock", but some, like my E-trex Legend are capable of being uploaded with that stuff. The data in most stock, small units includes major roads, rivers, railroads, and occasionally some major powerlines. If you are really looking to navigate cross-country by identifiable terrain features you still need to carry a map. That said, I really, really like my GPS. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #9 April 18, 2005 Batteries! You will go through a ton of them if you keep your unit on and "searching" with any regularity. Thankfully, I don't pay for batteries at work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 April 18, 2005 QuoteMost small don't GPS's don't have topographic info loaded "stock", but some, like my E-trex Legend are capable of being uploaded with that stuff. The data in most stock, small units includes major roads, rivers, railroads, and occasionally some major powerlines. If you are really looking to navigate cross-country by identifiable terrain features you still need to carry a map. That said, I really, really like my GPS. Chuck Thanks! That clears that up! Sorry, I'm just not familiar with them. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #11 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. ___________________ That works!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpervint 0 #12 April 18, 2005 Terracaching is a good way to practice, too. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #13 April 18, 2005 You'll never be lost again! I have fun with my GPS and have gone on many adventures with Geocaching as well. Great way to stay in shape! Hey, perhaps Skydive AZ can put it's coordinates on the map for us to 'find' all over again.... Nice one, billvon! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #14 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. My E-Trex runs on 2 AA's, and I carry one spare pair. They're small enough that they don't weigh hardly anything. And they'll fit in a 35 mm plastic film canister in your pack. If you leave it on continuously, you'll run the batteries down in six to eight hours, which is no good. You can use them up even on a simple day-hike. If I'm using mine at all, I just turn it on periodically to check my position, then turn it back off again. That way, a pair of batteries will last for quite a long time. I use mine mostly for finding things which are marked on topographical maps. I have a special ruler used to extrapolate coordinates on topos, which can then be punched into the GPS, for finding the magic spot. And I do the reverse too. If I find something neat which isn't on the topo maps, I'll capture the coordinates so that I can plot it later on my map to update it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #15 April 18, 2005 Yeah, Bill's pretty cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #16 April 18, 2005 Bill IS a Great guy - for many reasons. Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 April 18, 2005 Wow, how wonderful for you! Yes, I also think that Bill Von is pretty great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 4 #18 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. What?! He got you a GPS but couldn't bother to sew some solar panels into a jacket or maybe hook something into your shoes?! What kind of friend is he?? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #19 April 18, 2005 John, you silly guy. I have to figure out how it works before I start making those kinds of markers with it. Gee, I'm going to take it on my walk/run in a little bit here and see if I've figured out how to do the miles right. Just ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #20 April 19, 2005 Yeah, he's ok I guess........ (Thanks again for the Solar pannels Bill!!!!!!)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #21 April 19, 2005 QuoteJust ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff. You'd have made a great addition to the Amish people. *running away now*Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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flyangel2 2 #7 April 18, 2005 The GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 April 18, 2005 Most small don't GPS's don't have topographic info loaded "stock", but some, like my E-trex Legend are capable of being uploaded with that stuff. The data in most stock, small units includes major roads, rivers, railroads, and occasionally some major powerlines. If you are really looking to navigate cross-country by identifiable terrain features you still need to carry a map. That said, I really, really like my GPS. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #9 April 18, 2005 Batteries! You will go through a ton of them if you keep your unit on and "searching" with any regularity. Thankfully, I don't pay for batteries at work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 April 18, 2005 QuoteMost small don't GPS's don't have topographic info loaded "stock", but some, like my E-trex Legend are capable of being uploaded with that stuff. The data in most stock, small units includes major roads, rivers, railroads, and occasionally some major powerlines. If you are really looking to navigate cross-country by identifiable terrain features you still need to carry a map. That said, I really, really like my GPS. Chuck Thanks! That clears that up! Sorry, I'm just not familiar with them. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #11 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. ___________________ That works!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpervint 0 #12 April 18, 2005 Terracaching is a good way to practice, too. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #13 April 18, 2005 You'll never be lost again! I have fun with my GPS and have gone on many adventures with Geocaching as well. Great way to stay in shape! Hey, perhaps Skydive AZ can put it's coordinates on the map for us to 'find' all over again.... Nice one, billvon! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #14 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. My E-Trex runs on 2 AA's, and I carry one spare pair. They're small enough that they don't weigh hardly anything. And they'll fit in a 35 mm plastic film canister in your pack. If you leave it on continuously, you'll run the batteries down in six to eight hours, which is no good. You can use them up even on a simple day-hike. If I'm using mine at all, I just turn it on periodically to check my position, then turn it back off again. That way, a pair of batteries will last for quite a long time. I use mine mostly for finding things which are marked on topographical maps. I have a special ruler used to extrapolate coordinates on topos, which can then be punched into the GPS, for finding the magic spot. And I do the reverse too. If I find something neat which isn't on the topo maps, I'll capture the coordinates so that I can plot it later on my map to update it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #15 April 18, 2005 Yeah, Bill's pretty cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #16 April 18, 2005 Bill IS a Great guy - for many reasons. Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 April 18, 2005 Wow, how wonderful for you! Yes, I also think that Bill Von is pretty great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 4 #18 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. What?! He got you a GPS but couldn't bother to sew some solar panels into a jacket or maybe hook something into your shoes?! What kind of friend is he?? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #19 April 18, 2005 John, you silly guy. I have to figure out how it works before I start making those kinds of markers with it. Gee, I'm going to take it on my walk/run in a little bit here and see if I've figured out how to do the miles right. Just ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #20 April 19, 2005 Yeah, he's ok I guess........ (Thanks again for the Solar pannels Bill!!!!!!)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #21 April 19, 2005 QuoteJust ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff. You'd have made a great addition to the Amish people. *running away now*Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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masterrig 1 #11 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. ___________________ That works!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpervint 0 #12 April 18, 2005 Terracaching is a good way to practice, too. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #13 April 18, 2005 You'll never be lost again! I have fun with my GPS and have gone on many adventures with Geocaching as well. Great way to stay in shape! Hey, perhaps Skydive AZ can put it's coordinates on the map for us to 'find' all over again.... Nice one, billvon! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #14 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. My E-Trex runs on 2 AA's, and I carry one spare pair. They're small enough that they don't weigh hardly anything. And they'll fit in a 35 mm plastic film canister in your pack. If you leave it on continuously, you'll run the batteries down in six to eight hours, which is no good. You can use them up even on a simple day-hike. If I'm using mine at all, I just turn it on periodically to check my position, then turn it back off again. That way, a pair of batteries will last for quite a long time. I use mine mostly for finding things which are marked on topographical maps. I have a special ruler used to extrapolate coordinates on topos, which can then be punched into the GPS, for finding the magic spot. And I do the reverse too. If I find something neat which isn't on the topo maps, I'll capture the coordinates so that I can plot it later on my map to update it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #15 April 18, 2005 Yeah, Bill's pretty cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #16 April 18, 2005 Bill IS a Great guy - for many reasons. Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 April 18, 2005 Wow, how wonderful for you! Yes, I also think that Bill Von is pretty great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 4 #18 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. What?! He got you a GPS but couldn't bother to sew some solar panels into a jacket or maybe hook something into your shoes?! What kind of friend is he?? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #19 April 18, 2005 John, you silly guy. I have to figure out how it works before I start making those kinds of markers with it. Gee, I'm going to take it on my walk/run in a little bit here and see if I've figured out how to do the miles right. Just ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #20 April 19, 2005 Yeah, he's ok I guess........ (Thanks again for the Solar pannels Bill!!!!!!)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #21 April 19, 2005 QuoteJust ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff. You'd have made a great addition to the Amish people. *running away now*Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Jumpervint 0 #12 April 18, 2005 Terracaching is a good way to practice, too. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 April 18, 2005 You'll never be lost again! I have fun with my GPS and have gone on many adventures with Geocaching as well. Great way to stay in shape! Hey, perhaps Skydive AZ can put it's coordinates on the map for us to 'find' all over again.... Nice one, billvon! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #14 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. My E-Trex runs on 2 AA's, and I carry one spare pair. They're small enough that they don't weigh hardly anything. And they'll fit in a 35 mm plastic film canister in your pack. If you leave it on continuously, you'll run the batteries down in six to eight hours, which is no good. You can use them up even on a simple day-hike. If I'm using mine at all, I just turn it on periodically to check my position, then turn it back off again. That way, a pair of batteries will last for quite a long time. I use mine mostly for finding things which are marked on topographical maps. I have a special ruler used to extrapolate coordinates on topos, which can then be punched into the GPS, for finding the magic spot. And I do the reverse too. If I find something neat which isn't on the topo maps, I'll capture the coordinates so that I can plot it later on my map to update it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #15 April 18, 2005 Yeah, Bill's pretty cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #16 April 18, 2005 Bill IS a Great guy - for many reasons. Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 April 18, 2005 Wow, how wonderful for you! Yes, I also think that Bill Von is pretty great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #18 April 18, 2005 QuoteThe GPS works with batteries, and I don't plan on bringing too many extras with me when I'm trying to limit the amount of weight I'm putting on my back. Besides, I know how to use a compass and map much better then my new toy. What?! He got you a GPS but couldn't bother to sew some solar panels into a jacket or maybe hook something into your shoes?! What kind of friend is he?? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 April 18, 2005 John, you silly guy. I have to figure out how it works before I start making those kinds of markers with it. Gee, I'm going to take it on my walk/run in a little bit here and see if I've figured out how to do the miles right. Just ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #20 April 19, 2005 Yeah, he's ok I guess........ (Thanks again for the Solar pannels Bill!!!!!!)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #21 April 19, 2005 QuoteJust ask Renee or Kris about me when it come to tech stuff. You'd have made a great addition to the Amish people. *running away now*Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
