Geomate Geomate.jr Geocaching GPS
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- The family-friendly Apisphere Geomate.jr comes preloaded with approximately 250,000 geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states
- Simply turn the unit on and it will navigate you to your current location's closest geocache; hit the "Next" button and Geomate.jr will direct you to the next closest cache
- Along with cache location, Apisphere Geomate.jr provides important information like size, terrain, difficulty rating and the Geocaching.com ID code for each cache
- Don't worry about getting lost—Apisphere Geomate.jr allows you to set a "home" waypoint to which it can guide you back
- Displays compass heading, latitude and longitude
- Visit log allows you to mark geocaches and review them later to keep track of which caches you've already found
- With new caches being created all the time, an optional update kit (sold separately) allows you to add all the newest caches to the Apisphere Geomate.jr database
- Apisphere Geomate.jr is powered by 2 AAA batteries (sold separately)
Made in USA.
| Best use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Preloaded map | None |
| Preloaded geocaches | Yes |
| OS compatibility | No |
| Display size | 1.2 x 1.2 inches |
| Screen Pixels | Not applicable |
| Number of routes | No |
| Number of waypoints | 1 |
| Internal memory | No |
| Altimeter | No |
| Compact antenna | Yes |
| Position accuracy | 3 meters |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Average battery life | 12 + hours |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 1.8 x 1 inches |
| Weight | (With batteries) 3.2 ounces |
(33 reviews)
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Sep 24, 2013geomate.jrI use it for geocaching and it works great.
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Aug 6, 2013Great GPS for beginner geocachersThis unit is a great way to be introduced to geocaching. No need to enter longitude & latitude; the unit discovers the closest 20 caches from wherever the user sets as "home." Unfortunatel...
Read More This unit is a great way to be introduced to geocaching. No need to enter longitude & latitude; the unit discovers the closest 20 caches from wherever the user sets as "home." Unfortunately, the instructions that come with it are poor, but great ones can be found online. Also, one needs the additional update kit to keep it current. -
Feb 14, 2013My son loves it, but....The product works as advertised except that the computer interface software for the update kit (purchased separately) is not MAC compatible as is described on the company's website. The MAC...
Read More The product works as advertised except that the computer interface software for the update kit (purchased separately) is not MAC compatible as is described on the company's website. The MAC OS interface is still under development. After emailing the support staff about this they replied quickly, but did not answer my question as to when they may have a MAC version. The software is not needed to use the actual GPS, but is needed if you get the separate update kit. The 4 star rating reflects the misinformation on the company's website about the MC OS compatibility for the "update kit", the GPS is a 5 star starter Geocache GPS for price and quality. That said, my son loves the product and we have found many caches close to us. My son is 8yo and can operate the GPS and go through the menus by himself. -
Jan 16, 2013great for kidsI got this for a 10 year old who is new to geaocaching. It is very simple and inexpensive enough to not have to worry about losing/breaking the unit. I like the fact that it is ready to ...
Read More I got this for a 10 year old who is new to geaocaching. It is very simple and inexpensive enough to not have to worry about losing/breaking the unit. I like the fact that it is ready to go once batteries are installed. -
Mar 7, 2012*Note to the New and Old Buyers*Just a Note to Buyers: Dear Geomate.jr CommunityWhat can we say – this good thing has come to an end. We are no longer able to offer the Geomate.jr for sale or continue the Update Zone servi...
Read More Just a Note to Buyers: Dear Geomate.jr CommunityWhat can we say – this good thing has come to an end. We are no longer able to offer the Geomate.jr for sale or continue the Update Zone service. We do hope you've had as much fun geocaching as we've had working with everyone.To help keep the adventures happening however, we have made some software available here that will allow anyone with an Update Kit and a PC to load a Pocket Query from Geocaching.com to a Geomate.jr.Regrettably,The Geomate.jr TeamI had this fun GeoCaching GPS since 2010 and loved it. Since I read this news, I cannot update new mass region caches from their website. This GPS is now useless for my needs and I returned it. It was fun while it lasted. RIP Geomate Jr. -
Feb 7, 2012Back online?I'm unsure how to update a prior review, so am adding a second review for this product. The Geomate Jr. website has been brought back online. If permanent this would null and void my previ...
Read More I'm unsure how to update a prior review, so am adding a second review for this product. The Geomate Jr. website has been brought back online. If permanent this would null and void my previous review. This is an excellent product for casual geocaching and I had given it my recommendation prior to the temporary shut down of the company. So, if they're back for good thumbs-up, if not thumbs-down. Before purchasing the product I would suggest contacting the company or searching message boards to determine their long range health. You can not fully update the unit without their website. -
Apr 9, 2011Get the kids out side!This is a great first timers tool for caching..Get the kids out side and have fun with it. We have owned ours for a year--starting to out grow it, but still find it fun to use. For updatin...
Read More This is a great first timers tool for caching..Get the kids out side and have fun with it. We have owned ours for a year--starting to out grow it, but still find it fun to use. For updating--don't try to log onto geomatejr via AOL, I don't know why but could not get updates this way. Used explorer only and had no problems. Will agree with others, this is a simple device-not for hard core hiking or other common GPSr use. Nevertheless---new to geocaching--get one. -
Apr 6, 2011Nice GPS 4 Newbie!Geomate.jr Blog Review[@]
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