I wouldn't waist my money on that. Get Delorme Topo.Originally Posted by WhereRWe?
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I wouldn't waist my money on that. Get Delorme Topo.Originally Posted by WhereRWe?
Blazing Troll
Actually, I have both Street Atlas and Topo, and they both have their uses, especially since Topo DOES NOT include Canada.Originally Posted by attroll
I'll upgrade both eventually, but I want someone else to test the water and see if the 2006 version is enough of an upgrade to warrant the cost! LOL!
OK - I've figured this out. (We're planning a trip to Illinois next month - via Canada - and we want to do some caching on the way.)Originally Posted by EGSG
1. I did a pocket query (PQ) for a section of the route, loaded it into GSAK, and exported it to Street Atlas as a draw file to show the caches in relation to the route we've planned.
2. I picked 6 caches along the route, flagged the in GSAK and did the filter as EGSG stated, using a 2-mile distance, then saved the resulting file (in this case, 81 caches out of the original 500 downloaded in the PQ.) I kept these caches in GSAK and deleted the rest.
3. I then deleted the original draw file on Street Atlas, loaded the new file, and VOILA - the map now shows all the caches within 2 miles of a 100 mile section of our route. I'll repeat this along the rest of the route.
4. When I have the route completed, I'll have a GSAK file that I can export to the PDA and GPSr, and a draw file that I can display on Street Atlas. I'll update my data just before the trip, but the PQ's and GSAK filters will already be set up, making it easy.
5. COOL AS A MOOSE!
Thanks, EGSG!
I am a NEWBIE. My question is very elementary. I just got a Garmin GPSmap 60 CS........I didn't know what GSAK was and I am trying to figure out pocket queries and how they can be useful. This is like learning a new language. I was using easy GPS (I think that is what is is) to load prior to using GSAK for the first time just last night so.......here is the question..............is the text explaining the cache able to be put into the GPS or do I need a PDA or lap top ( I have neither) that is why I am asking. Thanks for helping me out. Someday I will understand this thread of conversation, but right now.........???!!!!!
All you get in your GPS is the waypoint - no text/logs/etc.Originally Posted by covefarm
GSAK has all the info on your computer, but you need a PDA running Cachemate (for example), or a laptop, to carry text, logs, etc., with you.
Otherwise it's paper printouts.
Be at the event this weekend and there'll be several people who can show you the "toys" they have and how they work.
Thanks so much. I figured as much, but I am learning new things everyday so it is exciting. I am crossing my fingers that I can be there this weekend. Barbara