+the russinators Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 bought a garmin etrex 20 today and now starting it up. it tells me to go to www.opencaching.com then create an account, do I need to do this or can i downlaod caches from this site?? Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Someone here will tell you more but the site you mention is a near useless ( from what I've read ) Garmin site that I think tries to compete with GC.com. Ignore the ad, set up your unit and you can put on caches from this site. Link to comment
+the russinators Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 ok so please start from the beginning, how do i transfer things onto my garmin, in simple terms please.... Link to comment
+Chilli Pipers Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 To transfer onto your Etrex 20 I connect mine using a usb cable to my pc. It is then recognised as an external drive. If I choose to then explore it when the options come up I can check out the different folders. If you are a GC.com member then you can create pocket queries to create a file with up to 1000 caches you want to do. The output file from this can be transferred to your gps. Just literally copy the 2 files that are created and then paste them into Computer> Garmin eTrex 20 > (drive letter here) > Garmin>GPX Then when you unplug the gps from the usb and turn it on it will take a few minutes to sort the caches and then they should be ready for you to find. the other key thing is to look at talkytoasters maps. They are simply awesome. Instructions on his site on how to use them. they totally transform your gps. I was gutted with the maps on my 30 until I put talkytoasters maps on Hope that helps get you started, plenty of other threads on here to help Link to comment
+Graculus Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 See my reply here http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=299511&view=findpost&p=5091055 Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website - www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk UK Geocaching Wiki Geocaching.com Help Center Link to comment
robertlipe Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Please don't start multiple identical threads in multiple sections. It makes a mess of people trying to help you. I'm locking this one in favor of , but not merging it into that thread as you have answers over there, too. Edited August 2, 2012 by robertlipe Link to comment
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