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.

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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)

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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.

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Welcome to the reboot of the Cache-A-Maniacs! The first feature will be GeoGearHeads, a near weekly feature with The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 discussing topics of interest to Geocachers and Technology Enthusiasts. More information can be found in the "About GeoGearHeads" post, or you can subscribe through iTunes or your favorite RSS reader or podcatcher. This feed for the original Cache-A-Maniacs podcast has been retired with the reboot of the Cache-A-Maniacs so please subscribe the the features to which you're interested in, or you can subscribe to all features either through iTunes, or your favorite RSS reader or podcatcher.

The original Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast launched in 2007 and was retired at the end of 2011 having interviewed more than 250 Geocachers over its five year run. Each episode featured a candid, uncut, and irregular interview with a member of the Geocaching community. Those episodes are still available through this website, iTunes or any other podcatching client. If you'd rather not download the shows, simply clicking on the media link () in the show notes will play in most browsers.

Listen to our interview with Rothallo of North Wiltshire, Southern England, United Kingdom.

GeoGearHeads is a near weekly feature with The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 discussing topics of interest to Geocachers and Technology Enthusiasts.

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Listen to our interview with Tmaggot of New Orleans.

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Listen to our interview with obxgeek of Northern Virginia.

We thought it would be helpful to provide links some of the other Caching Podcasts currently available.

• Cacher's Corner An audio podcast hosted by Cache Up NB.
• Caching in the Northwest An audio show about geocaching in the Northwest U.S.
• Centennial State Geocaching An audio show for Colorado state Cachers.
• The Chicago Geocacher Podcast An audio show for Chicagoland Geocachers.
• Dosenfischer A German language audio show with a casual feel.
• Geocaching Podcast A general interest talk show recorded live through the Talkshoe service.
• Geocaching World RVNN.TV's video series hosted by HeadHardHat with general information for all Geocachers.
• GeoCraze Podcast A weekly talk show on the TalkShoe service.
• Geotalk An audio and video podcast for Cachers in Australia, but with information for Cachers worldwide.
• Podcacher Podcast This is the most recognized audio podcast in the Caching world. If you haven't checked out Sonny and Sandy's show, you should.
• Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast This audio podcast covers caching news and events in Minnesota's Twin Cities area.
• Trackfiles A video podcast hosted by Icenrye. This is the new podcast replacing his previous Videozine.

If you have a new podcast to add please e-mail me at darrylw4@cacheamaniacs.com.

Listen to our interview with smile makers of Wyoming.

Listen to our interview with Firefighter Skippy of Wallingford, Connecticut.

Listen to our interview with OldrnSlowr of Mandeville, Louisiana.

Listen to our interview with MathewsWith1T of Northern New Jersey.

Listen to our interview with Sabaharr of South East Louisiana.

Listen to our interview with Team MEMILA of Bellevue, Washington.

Listen to our interview with mbooda of Picayune, Mississippi.

Listen to our interview with sir_zman of Twin Cities Minnesota. He started caching with the Garmin GPS 12. His family bought him a Garmin Legend, and now caches with a Garmin 76. He would like to travel around the world to meet all of the folks that publish geocaching podcasts. He suggests geocaching in Minnesota, specifically the Twin Cities for its large number of quality hides, and The Iron Range for beautiful scenery. When not geocaching, he likes to use Foursquare, volunteer with the Boy Scouts, camping, and podcasting. He produces the Twin Cities GeoCaching PodCast. His favourite band is They Might Be Giants, enjoyed reading Game Of Thrones, and likes watching action and comedy movies.

Listen to our interview with gundark2000 of Charleston, South Carolina. He started geocaching with a Tom Tom GPS, and still uses the same device today. He would like to visit Hawaii because of the beautiful area and Germany for their reputation for higher quality, higher terrain caches. He reccomends downtown Charleston, SC for its rich history. He enjoys customizing classic cars and trucks. His favorite authors include Clive Clussler and Frank Herbert, favorite shows include Supernatural and Big Bang Theory, and the original Star Wars trilogy is his movie of choice. He listens to a lot of hard rock and heavy metal bands like Metallica and Megadeth.