Category Archives: Geocaching

Garmin Monterra and the future of Garmin

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Pete

Until a few years ago if you wanted a GPSr you had little choice but to go to Garmin. Competition was very weak and Garmin products were good, but things have changed. While the historic competitors have failed to up … Continue reading →

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mapRoute – Creating a web application

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Pete

Starting out One morning I woke up with an idea. Wouldn’t it be great to have a web application that allowed me and other walkers/hikers to plan routes. mapRoute was born. There are a few similar apps, but they are … Continue reading →

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Which GPSr to get next

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Pete

While I’m in no rush to get a new device, I will need one sooner or later. I’ve been looking at the Satmap Active 10 Plus and the Garmin 62st. I’ll probably buy off eBay, though I’ll be looking for … Continue reading →

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Garmin Oregon 450

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Pete

There were a number of improvements from the CSx though these invariably were not well executed, so there was always a “but”. What I liked. The time to establish a fix (lock on to satellites) was normally a minute or … Continue reading →

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Farewell Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Pete

Back in July, after a day out walking in the Wye Valley I had got home, dumped my gear and soaked in a nice hot bath. I thought about transferring my route from the GPSr and my photos to the … Continue reading →

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