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| Features to look for when purchasing a GPS unit to geocache include: • Lightweight and compact — keep it light and easier to carry • Waterproof — caches can be hidden under or near water, and don't forget the rain • Long battery life — a must for hard-to-find, remote caches • Waypoint storage — hold multiple cache locations • Screen readability — should be easy to read in daylight and at night Advanced features which make it even easier for you to find that big cache include: • WAAS-enabled — means your GPS unit will give you better position accuracy - within 3 meters (10 feet) 95% of the time • Built-in Compass — convenient and comes in handy when you get within 100 feet of your cache • Altimeter — shows how high up you are for those vertically hidden caches • Mapping Capabilities — makes it easier to navigate when you can download maps to your unit and see the terrain • External antenna — for use under heavy tree cover or difficult terrains |
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