Downloading geocaching pts. from desktop to GPS?

[Ryan S.]

Got a Magellan 500 for Xmas, and am learning how to use it. On thing I would like do more of is geocaching. We did it once and my daughter thought it was a blast. I am trying to load geocaching points from geocaching.com to my desktop and/or my GPS. It appears as though I need to load some software form the internet so my computer will do this. There are several to chose from, and I am wondering if anyone has a favorite. Also, any tips or tricks would be appreaciated, I'm new to GPS.
Thanks.

 

[rusty_tlc]

If you haven't done so already join the geocaching.com forums. It is the IH8mud of the geocaching world. There are a ton of friendly folks there that will get you going.

Easy GPS is the only SW, other than the stuff from Magellian, I have ever used.
I tend to only do caches in remote/difficult to access areas so I don't need to load a bunch of waypoints. I typicaly just enter coordinates by hand.

I started playing with GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) it looks like what I would use if I needed to load sort a bunch of waypoints. My geocaching buddies swear by it.

 

[rusty_tlc]

BTW you can see the caches I have hidden by searching on "hidden by username: rusty_tlc"

 

[Ryan S.]

Thanks for the info. Been looking around some more, and I like GSAK as well. Lots to learn though, but it will be fun. Beats working! HA! Stick it to the man!