Garmin Satnav to display geocaches

[+HEADLANDERS]

I know there have been many posts on this Forum in the past about using the 'Nuvi' models for paperless geocaching. I would just like to ask here for advice on a suitable model in the current range that can simply display caches on the map. We already have hand-held devices for caching but it would be nice to be able to see caches or their parking places approaching as one drives to a cache location. Basic requirement is therefore to load a PQ either directly or using GSAK and then clearly see the 'boxes' on the map. Nothing more is necessary.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill.

[+MartyBartfast]

GSAK can export caches as POI files, and I would expect that all Garmin Sat-Navs allow you to load your own POI files.

 

I use this method to load all my caches onto my Sat-Nav (an old TomTom), and it serves well as an indication that I'm driving close to a cache, but wouldn't be much use for actually finding the cache due to the limitations of my device.

[+Lieblweb]

We have a Nuvi 2450.

 

There are many different methods of putting the geocaches into the Nuvi's that come with various different type of results. You'll have to try different methods to find the one you like.

 

We've tried different methods....but eventually ran into various 'issues' or glitches. Currently... my husband uploads them directly into the NUVI with GSAK. Export POI function (I believe). No other programs needed.

 

We've found the zoom level varies depending on what method you use.

 

If you think about it from a 'techy' point of view - I don't think the image (treasure chest) can be resized to accommodate the different zoom levels. If you're zoomed out pretty far, the treasure chest image won't be adjusted for the zoom level. The Nuvi isn't that high tech to be able to do that.

Edited October 13, 2014 by Lieblweb