albertjf Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We are looking to start Geocaching as a family. We've never done it before. We have a 3 year old and I was wondering if we should by the Geomate Jr or buy a regular GPS. The price difference isn't substantial and I'm afraid that we'll "grow out of" the Geomate Jr too quickly. Does anyone have any recommendations? Quote Link to comment
+T.D.M.22 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I would say go with the regular GPS. If for whatever reason you decide you don't want it, it would be easier to sell. A unit made only for geocaching is only useful to geocaches. A normal one us useful to anyone who wants one (in general. Not counting model specific features.) Plus I don't think there are additional options for maps on the geomatw, and there's all sorts of mounts and accessories for a GPS as well. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Get a regular GPS unit, maybe even a used one. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 We are looking to start Geocaching as a family. We've never done it before. We have a 3 year old and I was wondering if we should by the Geomate Jr or buy a regular GPS. The price difference isn't substantial and I'm afraid that we'll "grow out of" the Geomate Jr too quickly. Does anyone have any recommendations? Those geomates only go for around seventy bucks. I feel you get what you pay for. Seems every time I hear of that geomate thing, someone's looking for upgrades, where to buy cables, or when the site's coming back online. I agree with the others, a real GPSr is the way to go. Curious what "we have a 3 year old" has to do with your purchase. Quote Link to comment
+geocat_ Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Started with a Geomate and found about 250-300 with it. Quickly realized it is horribly lame compared to even the cheapest GPSr. Or you could use a phone for a bit to see if you "grow into" a regular GPSr. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Curious what "we have a 3 year old" has to do with your purchase. They're presumably looking for a GPSr that's 3-year-old-proof. That is, shock-resistant, waterproof, ability to lock the screen, etc. Quote Link to comment
+colleda Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Curious what "we have a 3 year old" has to do with your purchase. They're presumably looking for a GPSr that's 3-year-old-proof. That is, shock-resistant, waterproof, ability to lock the screen, etc. Perhaps Lego can come up with something? Quote Link to comment
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