Best GPS?

[TimberWolf]

Had you tried that in the UK anyone spotting you would had alerted the police and you would have been raided.

I get enough bother from the plod if I try a kip in the car for a few hours on a long journey yet on the continent it is taken to be quite normal.

I assume the same for the continent and don't camp as such, by pitching late in as isolated spot as reasonably possible, leaving early (dusk till dawn) and definitely make no fire. And leave no trace. My hammock doesn't even mark the trees. Toilet if possible in MacDonalds, public utilities such as a library toilet or as a last resort public toilets. These places can be handy sources of water too. This timing unfortunately also coincides with the working hours of mosquitoes and the little blighters got me several times while pitching in semi darkness, which wouldn't be so bad if the little bleeders didn't leave behind a noxious combination of chemicals causing inflammation that probably causes more damage than the bite itself, and itching.

A wood near me has several tents erected that have been there since at least spring and I suspect people sometimes sleep rough in a local park, as I sometimes see people with rucksacks sitting on park benches as dusk approaches. I use a stealthier sports bag and don't hang around like that, but sleeping out in Britain probably needs more equipment than a sports bag would provide.

[Paddy]

I assume the same for the continent and don't camp as such, by pitching late in as isolated spot as reasonably possible, leaving early (dusk till dawn) and definitely make no fire. And leave no trace. My hammock doesn't even mark the trees. Toilet if possible in MacDonalds, public utilities such as a library toilet or as a last resort public toilets. These places can be handy sources of water too. This timing unfortunately also coincides with the working hours of mosquitoes and the little blighters got me several times while pitching in semi darkness, which wouldn't be so bad if the little bleeders didn't leave behind a noxious combination of chemicals causing inflammation that probably causes more damage than the bite itself, and itching.

A wood near me has several tents erected that have been there since at least spring and I suspect people sometimes sleep rough in a local park, as I sometimes see people with rucksacks sitting on park benches as dusk approaches. I use a stealthier sports bag and don't hang around like that, but sleeping out in Britain probably needs more equipment than a sports bag would provide.

I have seen a few people camp in the shrubbery of roundabouts. A good place not to be disturbed by dog walkers.

[TimberWolf]

I have seen a few people camp in the shrubbery of roundabouts. A good place not to be disturbed by dog walkers.

Lol. I've eyed those places up in the past, in more desperate times. Would be possible stealth wise with a bivvy bag I suppose, which is one of my more recent purchases. A relatively safe option perhaps for a female armed with a whistle too, where my forest antics wouldn't really be a sensible option.

[gingerjedi]

My Foretrex 301 has arrived, I'd primarily bought it as speed data logger for my blokarting but I'm also looking forward to some treasure hunting with the kids.

Is Geocaching.com the only site I need to be looking at?

[TimberWolf]

My Foretrex 301 has arrived, I'd primarily bought it as speed data logger for my blokarting but I'm also looking forward to some treasure hunting with the kids.

Is Geocaching.com the only site I need to be looking at?

Pass. Might be easier with kids though as you won't look like such a loony rooting around in bushes etc.

I'm still pleased with my entry level Garmin. The DIY data cable I made is kaput now though and I can't work up the enthusiasm to make another as the serial connector end is so fiddly. So I input co-ords manually until such time as I get a serial connector.

[Paddy]

Pass. Might be easier with kids though as you won't look like such a loony rooting around in bushes etc.

I'm still pleased with my entry level Garmin. The DIY data cable I made is kaput now though and I can't work up the enthusiasm to make another as the serial connector end is so fiddly. So I input co-ords manually until such time as I get a serial connector.

I shall take a look for a serial cable in my junk box for you.

[TimberWolf]

I shall take a look for a serial cable in my junk box for you.

I've already checked my junk box and discovered almost every kind of connector* except a serial one.

I might buy one from Amazon next time I order something.


* well about half a dozen

[OwlHoot]

Big and expensive? I only need something basic. ...

Guys, when offering advice do bear in mind that TW buys his Christmas presents in the Pound Shop.

[TimberWolf]

My Foretrex 301 has arrived, I'd primarily bought it as speed data logger for my blokarting but I'm also looking forward to some treasure hunting with the kids.

Is Geocaching.com the only site I need to be looking at?

I installed c:geo (free) on my Android the other day and found it a pretty good app. I wanted to see well my 'phone' GPS faired for this kind of thing and it worked pretty well; found two caches using it without a problem. Works nicely off-line, I downloaded a load near me for off-line use.

[mudskipper]

I installed c:geo (free) on my Android the other day and found it a pretty good app. I wanted to see well my 'phone' GPS faired for this kind of thing and it worked pretty well; found two caches using it without a problem. Works nicely off-line, I downloaded a load near me for off-line use.

Excellent! The phone is pretty good for caching, but last time I went I dropped my Oregon in a river and it survived. Pretty sure my phone wouldn't have fared so well. Also use the Oregon on the bike - it was our primary navigation for both Lejog (again in all elements) and London to Paris, so, for me, well worth the investment.