For the one-hundred sixty-second edition of the GeoGearHeads the panel (debaere, TheGCDoc, The Bad Cop, and DarrylW4) talks over several subjects from the audience and news. The discussion kicked off with a question about GSAK from Misha. Next was a question on trackable visualization from PatientRock. Aside from the Geocaching.com tools they panel also suggested checking out geotrib.es. Then it's on to the news with a story from Engadget about Engergizer's first high-performance battery made with recycled batteries – EcoAdvanced. Next was the Engadget articles about Garmin's new Vivoactive, Fenix 3, and Epix. Nighthawk700 shared the Skink GPS Android app which allows Pebble watch users to navigate with their watch. Engadget's "This power pack can charge your iPhone 6 in 15 minutes" post generated some discussion about rapid charging. And of course we talked with TheGCDoc about winning the MichelinQuest contest. Congratulations to afishoutawater for submitting the winning response for this week's question, and to Tha Duh Feez for winning the live drawing. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

For the one-hundred sixty-first edition of the GeoGearHeads we're talking with a couple committee members about MOGA 2015 (GC511F1). Congratulations to Limax for submitting the winning response for this week's question. Thanks to Geofleaz for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

Geocaching.com shares a first look at their new Advanced Search feature in this special edition of the GeoGearHeads. Scott and Eric talk with TheBadCop and DarrylW4 about the beta soon to be release to Premium Members. Check out the "Premium Members: Get a Sneak Peek at the New Advanced Search" blog post for more how you can get in on this beta! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

Xpunkx returned to talk about GSAK for the one-hundred sixtieth edition of the GeoGearHeads. (He offers a GSAK 101 and GSAK 201 web video.) He fielded questions from TheWoodenRadio, kittykatch, and DaddyOtho. brilang also emailed feeedback on "GGH 158: Hiking Tips for Cachers I." Congratulations to LeofricH for submitting the winning response for this week's question. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

Five members of Team Munzee joined TheBadCop and DarrylW4 for the one-hundred fifty-ninth edition of the GeoGearHeads. They shared a little of what's happened since "GGH 127: More New From Munzee" and a little about a new product in beta testing. Near the end of the show they launched the new "Trail Munzee." Congratulations to JR and Juju for submitting the winning response for this week's question. Thanks to Geofleaz for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

thecyr (of "Avoiding Chores") joined DarrylW4 to shares tips Geocachers can use while they hike for the one-hundred fifty-eighth edition of the GeoGearHeads. Several GeoGearHeads also shared their tips, including; afishoutawater, Anteaus, cjrickard, DaddyOtho, debaere, dsvmusic, GeO_Kacher, JerseyEric, JR and Juju, TheGCDoc, and Wet_Coaster. Congratulations to Kristensson for submitting the winning response for this week's question. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

For the one-hundred fifty-seventh edition of the GeoGearHeads we're talking with Listener and Patron Anteaus about his experience with 3D Printed Geocaches. Some of the geocaches he's hidden using 3D Printed containers are; The Settlement (GC5C5HX) The Texas 360 Degrees of Smileys Challenge (GC56MPM) LOL! - Le Park & Capto (Latin for grab) (GC5641Q) I guess it's not a road to nowhere! (GC53653) Bullis County Park Maze (GC4XC0E) Belterra (GC3T9ZZ) He's also been involved in printing containers for; Helping a friend (GC5E636) Anteaus Special (GC57CBN) Anteaus in the Himalayas with Amadeus (GC5AJNW) H.A.D.S. (GC53ERM) Some of the files on Thingiverse he recommends are; geocache (hanging micro) Geocache Micro Hanging Remix A-Mazing Box Labrynth Gift Box Easy as PI locking Container Bauble with a Twist Makerbot Gnome He also suggests looking at Tinkercad for editing the models. Correction; the cost for the small soda/pop cap container should have been 33¢. Congratulations to jonnybgoode9 and RatNkids for submitting the winning responses for this week's question. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

Walt Grogan and Scott Berks (of "The Chicago Geocacher Podcast") stuck around to record a special bonus show for the one-hundred fifty-sixth edition of the GeoGearHeads. This episode strays from the normal format, following the Patron Bonus shows we normally record following the Randomize episodes, but also this is not safe for the family. Some of the articles discussed were: OMG Ubuntu: This Modular Smartphone Wants to Offer Ubuntu, SailfishOS Engadget: Verizon gets ready to shut down its 3G networks as LTE takes over Engadget: PocketQube kits make it easier for amateurs to build their own satellites Yahoo!: Man proposes to girlfriend with record-breaking GPS drawing PSFK: Giant Tourism Vending Machine Dispenses Bikes, Surfboards & Kayaks Core 77: Show Your Home to Potential Buyers Via an In-House Rollercoaster Shittens Indiegogo Life Congratulations to Team_Pugatch and nativtxn who each won the 2014 Compass Rose geocoins during the live drawing. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

For the one-hundred fifty-fifth edition of the GeoGearHeads Walt Grogan and Scott Berks (of "The Chicago Geocacher Podcast") return to talk over a number of audience submissions with The Bad Cop and DarrylW4. JanIflisa sent in some thoughts on garmin.openstreetmap.nl and frikart.no. KratzFamily5 emailed about this week's guests. Cedar & Co. emailed on Open Street Maps, GSAK, and Parallels. brilang sent tips about using GSAK for bookmark lists. Scott and Darryl also talked about the "GeoCaches" which now supports the OpenCaching sites. Congratulations to afishoutawater for submitting the winning response for this week's question (she selected a Travel Booby). scrapcat and Wet_Coaster each won the 2014 Compass Rose geocoins during the live drawing. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]

For the one-hundred fifty-fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads previous guests (last on GGH 117: Road Caching IV) Peanuts or Pretzels (of the Peanuts or Pretzels blog) return to talk about geocaching during their travels. We also heard from Team AZMO (who recommended the "GPS Status & Toolbox" app for Android users), kidvegas19, Limax, Lookout Lisa, and Team_Pugatch, Wet_Coaster during this recording. Congratulations to Anteaus for submitting the winning response for this week's question. Thanks to CoinsAndPins.com for their donation of this week's gift! The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS StitcherSocial Media: Voicemail: +1 206-350-3647Email: [email protected]