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Win a SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger!

By Justin

Posted on March 12, 2010
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Win a SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger!

Spot GPS Satellite Messenger

Check this out! It’s a contest to win a SPOT GPS messenger PLUS a free year of service! The SPOT Messenger is a GPS enabled tracking and communications device all in one. Some features of the SPOT:

Hike or camp with the peace of mind that your loved ones know you’re ok with the SPOT Messenger.

In all there are 74 ways to enter! Go here for full contest details and to enter the contest.

Rick Kratzke – Featured Outdoors Blogger

By Justin

Posted on January 29, 2010
Filed Under Featured Blogger | 5 Comments

Rick Kratzke – Featured Outdoors Blogger
Rick Kratzke

Rick Kratzke

I had the great opportunity to interview Rick on the phone. He’s a great guy who is way into deer hunting.

Rick’s Blog: Whitetail Woods. Rick writes something just about every day! You should really check out his blog.

Want to connect with Rick on campspace? Here is Rick’s Campspace site.

I asked Rick if he brings his phone or electronics out in the woods. He said he enjoys just watching the animals. First those chipmunks, then the squirrels. Too many times I see a facebook update of “in the stand now” but it seems like if you’re distracted my that you may miss your opportunity, and in the wild you seldom get a second chance.

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Geocaching iPhone App Review

By Justin

Posted on January 25, 2010
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Geocaching iPhone App Review

Geocaching App

Geocaching App


Hello and welcome! In this post I thought I would review the Geocaching app for the iPhone. I really like this app and I think it is an inexpensive way to get into Geocaching. I will admit this is the first paid app I have put on my iPhone and right now I have five pages of apps ranging from Facebook to a fun deer hunting app called “Deer Free”. (I went for the free version of that app, for now). I have posted several screen shots of the app. The first shot is when you let the app use your GPS location it will show you local caches. You can then press the cache you want more information on and you will be presented with a more detail screen. From there you can use the maps and GPS to navigate to the cache, find save it for offline use (more on this later), view recent logs of the cache, and more. The next shot is a satellite view of one of my local caches, Lumppy’s Loot. This cache uses a “hint” meaning that the main coordinates point you to a place where you find clues to the coordinates where the cache is hidden.

Overall I really like this app. It’s around $10.00 and lets the novice break into geocaching with out spending alot of money on an GPS device. I did say something earlier about saving something for offline mode. Offline mode is good for when your iPhone cannot get service. I recommend saving a cache to offline mode each time. You never know when your phone might loose service when you’re tracking down a cache that is deep into a leaf covered woods. Also if you do not have service the satellite view will not show up at least the version I have.

Another feature I like with this app is it’s tie in with the geocaching.com website. I can mark a cache as found on my phone and it will show up on the website. Great feature. Another reason why I didn’t mind spending $10 for the app. Now I’m just waiting for the ground to dry out so I can get back out there and finally find Lumppy’s Loot!

What do you think of the Geocaching app for the iPhone? If you do not have it yet and you’re interested in starting the geocaching hobby I definitely recommend this app.

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Geocaching App Main ScreenLocal Geocache ListingsGeocache listingGeocaching local map view

Music used in this podcast is from a band called 77 South and the song is I Dig You.

Experience More Challenge Ends January 13!

By Justin

Posted on January 6, 2010
Filed Under Outdoors | 2 Comments

Experience More Challenge Ends January 13!
GORE-TEX

GORE-TEX

Only One Week Left to Enter the GORE-TEX® Brand Experience More Challenge

The winner will receive $10,000 towards planning their dream adventure

Elkton, MD (January 6, 2010) – The GORE-TEX® brand Experience More Challenge ends on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. The online contest launched on December 3, 2009 in conjunction with the brand’s new online community, www.MyExperienceMore.com. In the first month, 750 members have registered for the community and more than 250 experiences have been shared.

“We are seeing that people who love the outdoors also love to connect with one another and share their experiences,” states Melissa Riggs, GORE-TEX® brand marketing. “Our goal is to continue to provide a community where they can do just that.”
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Happy New Year From Great Wild Outdoors!

By Justin

Posted on December 31, 2009
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Happy New Year From Great Wild Outdoors!

Welcoming in 2010!

Welcoming in 2010!


Happy new year everyone! Have a safe and happy sending off of 2009 tonight!

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Song used (from Music Alley)
77 South – I Dig You

Interview With Melissa Riggs from Gore

By Justin

Posted on December 15, 2009
Filed Under Outdoors | 2 Comments

Interview With Melissa Riggs from Gore
Gore logo

Gore logo

Thanks for stopping by! In this podcast I get to talk to Melissa Riggs who is a marketing associate with Gore’s fabric marketing division. Melissa and I talk about Gore’s new outdoor community called Gore Experience More. Some highlights:

I figure the 4th point above will get you to register! Who couldn’t use $10k for their favorite outdoor experience! What’s your dream experience? Feel free to share it in the comments.

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Register and Win $10000 and $5k For Your Outdoor Charity

By Justin

Posted on December 4, 2009
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Register and Win $10000 and $5k For Your Outdoor Charity
GORE-TEX

GORE-TEX

Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know about a new outdoors portal that you may be interested in checking out. Head over to My Experience More and enter for your chance to win $10,000 to make your dream outdoor experience come true! The winner will also get $5,000 donated to their favorite outdoor charity! Come be a part of this new outdoor portal. After you register you will be able to customize your profile and upload your favorite outdoor pictures. Here is my profile. Add me after you have registered. My Experience More is also on facebook you can become a fan here.
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