Our fifth beta episode starts with feedback from Nighthawk700 about NeonGeo, then Geekboy.from.Illinois on using the zoomIt, and xpunkx of the "Geocaching Podcast" on exporting GPX files through Geosphere. Then we got into our main subject of memory cards with guest WitzEnd of "Caching in the Northwest." We also heard from DudleyGrunt about NativTxn's Diversified Cacher Contest. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSSSocial Media:

Listen to our interview with DarrylW4 & Firefly03 from Michigan. They talk about how they started caching, and how they possess the log sheet from their first traditional cache: log which was "Friendship Altar" (GCKZFT). They also talk about their many signature items, and the importance of keeping your head up when out on the trails. Firefly03 uses the Oregon 450. Her favourite hide is "SQ - Perrin" (GC153J3). Her favourite cache is "Game Shell (Presidential Series # 10)" (GC3541N). She reccomends that cachers go outside of their home regions to experiences caches in a different area. She would like to get a cache in every country on every continent in the world. DarrylW4 uses a variety of devices including an iPhone, Garmin GPSMAP 62st, Delorme, and Magellan eXplorist GC. DarrylW4's favourite hide is "First Geo Saving & Loan: Troy Branch" (GCV07Z). He recommends the trilogy: "Groundspeak Headquarters" (GCK25B), "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" (GCGV0P), "Mission 9: Tunnel Of Light" (GC1169). He would like to travel to Australia and New Zealand. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: [email protected] Recorded: January 29, 2011Recorded by: debaereShow Notes: debaere

Our fourth beta show takes a first and quick look at several tools Geocachers can use to improve their power caching experiences. Several Geocachers on Google+ had sent us their tools of choice. debaere mentioned making use of the Pocket Quaeries from Groundspeak, Google Maps, and Google Earth. VATechnoteacher and Quadsinthemudd mentioned their preferrence for GSAK, while acfever added his favorite Cache Raid GSAK Macro to the conversation. DarrylW4 and The Bad Cop also mentioned Geocaching with Geosphere for iOS, Bookmark Lists, Field Notes, and Maps on Geocaching.com, and Microsoft Streets and Trips. Please call or write in your experiences with tools for Power Caching to share with the rest of the GeoGearHeads audience! Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSSSocial Media:

For our third beta release we talked with Chip Noble of DeLorme about 2-way messaging in the field without a cellular data connection. We talked about their inReach both for their Earthmate PN-60w GPSR and for Android devices. He also shared that Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry of the Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Kayakers are using the inReach as they challenge the Zambezi, Kufue, Cunene and Kwanza rivers in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola. He also mentioned the "global encounter" where Toby and David use the inReach to provide tracking to their website. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSSSocial Media:

Once again we're releasing a beta episode of GeoGearHeads without music or a finished logo. While we continue working cleaning up our productions our conversation about battery power options continues with talk about available products. Our selection of products for this show consists of more common, unique, and those we used ourselves, but there's far too little time to collect and mention all options within the confines of our little show. Links to the products we mentioned in this show are: AA/AAA Batteries: Alkaline: Duracell Coppertop Duracell Ultra Power Energizer Rechargable Alkaline: iGo Batteries & Chargers Lithium: Energizer Advanced Lithium Energizer Ultimate Lithium LSD NiHM: Eneloop Lite (AA=1000 mAh, 2000 cycles) Eneloop (AA=2000 mAh, 1500 cycles) Eneloop XX (AA=2500 mAh, 500 cycles) Duracell Rechargable StayCharged (AA=2000 mAh, no cycle ratings available) Rayovac Ready-to-use (AA=1400 mAh, 500 cycles) NiHM: Duracell Rechangeable (AA=2650/2450 mAh, no cycle ratings available) Energizer Recharge (no ratings available) Rayovac Platinum (AA=2100mAh, 300 cycles) Portable USB Power Packs: USB AA Packs: Build your own 4 x AA Build your own 2 x AA (Minty Boost) Maker Kit Tekkeon TekCharge MP1550 (800mA) Tekkeon TekCharge MP1580 (1000mA) ZAP Portable Energy Rechargable USB Packs: Duracell Pocket USB Charger (500mAh) Instant USB Charger (1150mAh) Powerhouse USB Charger (2000mAh) Energizer Energi to Go AP650 Portable Smart Phone Charger (650mAh) XP1000 (1000 mAh) XP2000 (2000 mAh) XP4000 (4000 mAh) Monoprice External Battery Backup w/built in AC Adapter (1400 mAh) Universal External Battery Backup (1700 mAh) Mophie juice pack reserve (700 mAh) juice pack boost (2000 mAh) juice pack powerstation (4000 mAh) Sanho HyperJuice Micro (3600 mAh) HyperJuice Mini (7200 mAh) Zagg Sparq 2.0 (6000 mAh) Fuel Cell: Horizon Minipak EVU-1 myFC PowerTREKK Battery Cases: Energizer Energi to Go AP1000 (iPhone 3G/3G S | 1000 mAh) AP1500 (iPhone 3G/3G S | 1500 mAh) AP1201 (iPhone 4 | 1200 mAh) AP1202 (iPod Touch | 1200 mAh) Incipio offGRID for Apple iPhone 4 (1450 mAh) offGRID for Samsung Infuse 4G (1700 mAh) Monoprice 1800mAh Backup Battery Case for AT&T iPhone 4 Mophie Juice Pack Air iPhone 3G/3G S (1200 mAh) iPhone 4/4S (1500 mAh) iPod Touch (1000 mAh) Juice Pack Plus (iPhone 4/4S | 2000 mAh) Juice Pak Plus Outdoor Edition (iPhone 4/4S | 2000 mAh) PowerSkin Apple iPhone 4 (2000 mAh) Blackberry Bold 9700/9780 (1150 mAh) Curve 8520/8530/9400 (1150 mAh) HTC Amaze 4G (1500 mAh) Desire HD/Inspire 4G (1500 mAh) EVO 4G (1500 mAh) HD7/HD2/HD7S (1500 mAh) myTouch 4G (1500 mAh) Sensation (1500 mAh) Thunderbolt (1500 mAh) Motorola Droid X/X2 (1500 mAh) Samsung Galaxy S 4G/Vibrant/i9000/i9003 (1500 mAh) Galaxy S II i777/i9100/i9103 (AT&T and International) (1500 mAh) AT&T Skyrocket (1500 mAh) T-Mobile (1500 mAh) Nexus S 4G (1500 mAh) Third Rail Mobility Slim Case System for iPhone 4/4S (1250 mAh) Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSSSocial Media:

Our first beta episode hits the feed without music or logos, and gets technical as we talk about battery technologies for our consumer use. The technologies discussed were: Disposable Dry-cell: Heavy Duty (zinc-carbon or zinc chloride cells) Alkaline Lithium Rechargables: NiCd (nickel-cadmium) NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) LSD NiMH (low self-discharge nickel-metal hydride) LiOn (lithium-ion) LiPo (lithium-ion polymer) Lead-Acid We also talked about an upcoming technology for field use -- Fuel Cells. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSSSocial Media:

Listen to our interview with Rothallo of North Wiltshire, Southern England, United Kingdom. Twitter: rothalloCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G29Show Sponsor: Cache-A-Maniacs Supporting Listeners Content Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 24, 2011

Listen to our interview with Tmaggot of New Orleans. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FY7Show Sponsor: Geocaching PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 13, 2011

Listen to our interview with obxgeek of Northern Virginia. Twitter: obxgeekCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2QShow Sponsor: Caching in the NorthWestContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 23, 2011

Listen to our interview with smile makers of Wyoming. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2XShow Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 20, 2011