Before you run out the door to give geocaching a try, you should have a basic understanding of the sport and some fundamental skills. That’s where this part of the book comes in. Chapter 1 introduces you to geocaching and provides a general overview of what it’s all about (including some good reasons to give it a try). Because GPS receivers are an essential part of geocaching, in Chapter 2, I talk about how they work and the types of features they have — and if you don’t have one yet, how to choose a GPS receiver suitable for geocaching. I follow that up with Chapter 3, where you can find basic instructions on how to use a GPS receiver. (Rest assured that no matter what the brand or model, all GPS receivers have similar features commonly used for geocaching.) In Chapter 4, I step you through the basics of using a map and a compass. I know this seems pretty old school com-pared with simply pushing a button on a GPS receiver to find out exactly where you are. Trust me: Having funda-menta
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