GPSFix

• gpx2img supports conversion of gpx files to Garmin map files ($13) http://www.gpx2img.com/ Tried it yet? #
• That was easy, it took me about 60 seconds to create a simple map. gpx2img looks promising as any easy way to make quick maps. #

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REI’s Labor Day Sale is running from today until September 6th and they are offering a great deal on the Garmin Oregon 450 which has been marked down to $249.99 from $399. 

The Oregon 450 is our favorite touch screen Garmin handheld and the value at $250 is fantastic — this is one of the best deals out there from one of the best GPS retailers.  If you don’t know about REI’s 100% satisfaction guarantee, check it out.

• RT @gpstracklog Some tips on working with BirdsEye and BaseCamp: http://bit.ly/93LXLw #
• Elevation spikes in your GPSMAP 62/78 or Oregon tracklogs? Stop pressing buttons! http://tinyurl.com/2wgbn8u #
• Oregon x50 3.74 beta. Adds multicache support.Trip odometer accuracy improvements http://tinyurl.com/ycv6tor #
• Oregon Dakota 3.14 beta. Multicache support, track archiving, move waypoints on map http://tinyurl.com/ydo4e7b #
• Oregon x00 3.85 beta. Multicache support, auto shaded relief, improved trip odometer, http://tinyurl.com/yj2twuh #
• Garmin multicache support: give coordinates to "Next Stage" and navigate to it like any other geocache, repeat until found. #
• Unfortunately Garmin doesn't save each next stage as a waypoint so data is lost unless you save the geocache after setting next stage. #
• Garmin GPSMAP 62/78 beta 2.44 multi-cache support, daily track archiving and altimeter improvements. http://tinyurl.com/34z7yxp #
• Calendar + Daily Archiving makes it so easy to find tracks on the GPSMAP 62/78 #
• Squeezing the buttons/case of the 62/78 does not seem to affect the altimeter at all with the new beta 2.44 software. Will check tracks. #

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Multi-cachers rejoice!

Updated: GPSMAP62/78 2.44 Beta also includes multi-caching support and possible altimeter improvements.

If you use an Oregon or Dakota you are probably tired of your friends who own 60CSx’s snickering at you every time you have to enter coordinates for a multi-cache or mystery cache in the field.  On the newer units once you enter coordinates for a subsequent stage you are forced leave behind all of the paperless caching features, switch back-and-forth between waypoints and geocaches to see the cache details, and the geocaching dashboard is no longer helpful since it only navigates to geocaches.

With the introduction of today’s betas on the Dakota, Oregon x50 and x00 Garmin has introduced multi-cache support (which works for all cache types not just multis).  Once this beta is installed and you are navigating to a geocache you will notice a new button under Geocaches called “Enter Next Stage”.   Pressing this button will land you on a coordinate entry screen where you can type in the coordinates for a subsequent stage.   This creates a temporary geocache called “Next Stage” which is linked to the original “parent” cache.  Selecting it will display all of the parent cache level attributes like description and hint but it will show up on the map with the same icon as the parent cache at the new location. The geocaching dashboards will also identify “Next Stage” as a geocache .  You can continue to mark Next Stages as you move through the stages of the cache and when you finally log your attempt the Next Stage will go away. Next Stage gets saved across power cycles so if you decide to bail out half way through a long multi you can pick up where you left of the next day.

Enter Next Stage from Geocaches Menu	Next Stage visible on the Map Page
Next stage visible on the Geocache List	Next Stage on the Geocaching Dashboard

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• I missed this last week: #Garmin GPSMAP 62 simulation: http://sites.garmin.com/gpsmap62/index.html #
• RT @gpstracklog Outdoor Retailer predictions (short Facebook post): http://bit.ly/bgHlmk #
• RT @gpstracklog Garmin 62 series manual finally makes it to the Web: http://bit.ly/cqJNcP #
• RT @allory_d GPSMAP 62/78 (WebUpdater) software version 2.40 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4995 #
• Glad to see the spanner option show up in version 2.4 of the GPSMAP. I was missing that from the Oregon. #
• RT @USGSTNMRes USGS produces one USTopo map every five working minutes. Over 25,000 made. But still takes 3 years to cover entire USA. #
• RT @JakesJournal Everything you need to know about Garmin GPSMAP 62 series http://garmin.com/pr/gpsmap62 w/ info, images, video, minisite #
• RT @allory_d GPS Chipset Type M HotFix Data software version 2.60 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4109 #

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• Put my new Garmin GPSMAP 62s through the paces this weekend hiking and geocaching. Very 60csx'ish. Accuracy seems excellent so far. #
• Some early observations about the Garmin GPSMAP 62 http://tinyurl.com/2d3wxn9 #

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• FGT:Status of cgpsmapper Garmin map compiler. http://tinyurl.com/26fsfj7 #
• TopoFusion 4 available http://tinyurl.com/26uqp8r . myTopo and OSM maps added. Map blending http://topofusion.com/combo.php #
• Wireless transfer between #Garmin GPSs includes all cache details now. http://tinyurl.com/2ebcx8d #
• Free topo contour (40') overlay maps available for many states on GPSFiledepot.com. http://tinyurl.com/273vele #

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