Geocaching sans GPS - Revision history

NiraD: offset caches

2008-09-22T01:15:33Z

offset caches

NiraD: no longer a stub; rewrite

2008-09-22T01:01:18Z

no longer a stub; rewrite

BigWhiteTruck: categorized

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categorized

BlueNinja at 21:11, 27 November 2005

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216.126.186.39 at 03:27, 24 November 2005

2005-11-24T03:27:33Z

216.126.186.39 at 03:27, 24 November 2005

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BlueNinja at 02:04, 24 November 2005

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BlueNinja at 02:04, 24 November 2005

2005-11-24T02:04:11Z

216.126.186.148 at 02:03, 24 November 2005

2005-11-24T02:03:07Z

216.126.186.148: No more stub!

2005-11-24T02:00:44Z

No more stub!

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 You can use recognizable objects in the map/photo as landmarks in the field,
 and find ground zero based on its position relative to those landmarks.
 Obviously, it's easier in suburban parks where you can tell that GZ is the tree next to the third picnic table (or whatever),
 but you can also use natural landmarks, bends in the trail, etc.
 When there is no good landmark at GZ, you can measure distances from good landmarks,
 and then pace out the distances in the field.
 Other geocachers use classic map and compass techniques that were used for centuries before the GPS system was available.

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 [[Category:guides]]
-For those of us who want to use a cache listing service, it's a bit of work to find a cache.
+While a [[GPS receiver]] is a very useful tool for navigating to the location where a geocache is hidden,
-First, find the cache you want online. Memorize or print out the description (or at least the important bits), read the hint, and commit it to memory (I used sticky notes for hints, actually). Go to the mapping website of your choice, and note any intersections or features the cache is nearby (such as creeks) or just print out a map. Once you get that done, it's time to find the cache.
+Some geocachers use maps and satellite/aerial photos available online.
-Arriving at the site, you usually have no idea where access points for the cache are. You will have to look around a bit, then once you find a trail that looks promising, try to keep track of where you are on the map.
+Another approach is to search likely hiding spots, hoping to find a geocache without even knowing the coordinates.
+Some have found caches in city parks this way.
-Once you think you are within 30 feet of the cache, start searching. Look in places appropriate for the cache container (You DID note the cache size, right?), and hope you find it. You may make mistakes as I did and find a water bottle only to discover it's filled with beer or urine. If, however, you find the cache, you should be proud of your accomplishment. Sometimes it will take multiple trips to find the cache, or sometimes you'll get lucky.
+This technique is also used by those who brute-force [[puzzle cache]]s.
+Rather than solve a difficult puzzle to get the coordinates of the cache,
-Happy hunting, and good luck!<br/><br/>
+they use clues in the cache description, online logs, etc. to figure out likely hiding spots,
+and then search those spots for a cache.
-Another option:
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-The cache density in some locations is so great that you can find caches not only without benefit of GPS, but also without benefit of a cache listing service. Stroll through just about any small city park, try to think where you might hide a cache, then keep an eye out as you pass through that area. Chances are good that, sooner or later, you will find some Tupperware or ammo box under the shrubs just off the path.

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	First, find the cache you want online. Memorize or print out the description (or at least the important bits), read the hint, and commit it to memory (I used sticky notes for hints, actually). Go to the mapping website of your choice, and note any intersections or features the cache is nearby (such as creeks) or just print out a map. Once you get that done, it's time to find the cache.		First, find the cache you want online. Memorize or print out the description (or at least the important bits), read the hint, and commit it to memory (I used sticky notes for hints, actually). Go to the mapping website of your choice, and note any intersections or features the cache is nearby (such as creeks) or just print out a map. Once you get that done, it's time to find the cache.

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 Happy hunting, and good luck!<br/><br/>
-Another option, posted by a different user:
+Another option:
 The cache density in some locations is so great that you can find caches not only without benefit of GPS, but also without benefit of a cache listing service. Stroll through just about any small city park, try to think where you might hide a cache, then keep an eye out as you pass through that area. Chances are good that, sooner or later, you will find some Tupperware or ammo box under the shrubs just off the path.

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	Speaking as [[User:BlueNinja\|someone]] who did this before(14 caches), for those of us who want to use a cache listing service, it's a bit of work to find a cache.		Speaking as [[User:BlueNinja\|someone]] who did this before(14 caches), for those of us who want to use a cache listing service, it's a bit of work to find a cache.

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 Speaking as [[User:BlueNinja|someone]] who did this before(14 caches), for those of us who want to use a cache listing service, it's a bit of work to find a cache.
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 Happy hunting, and good luck!

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−	~~{{stub}}~~	+	Speaking as [[User:BlueNinja\|someone]] who did this before(14 caches), for those of us who want to use a cache listing service, it's a bit of work to find a cache.
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		+	First, find the cache you want online. Memorize or print out the description (or at least the important bits), read the hint, and commit it to memory (I used sticky notes for hints, actually). Go to the mapping website of your choice, and note any intersections or features the cache is nearby (such as creeks) or just print out a map. Once you get that done, it's time to find the cache.
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		+	Arriving at the site, you usually have no idea where access points for the cache are. You will have to look around a bit, then once you find a trail that looks promising, try to keep track of where you are on the map.
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		+	Once you think you are within 30 feet of the cache, start searching. Look in places appropriate for the cache container (You DID note the cache size, right?), and hope you find it. You may make mistakes as I did, and find a water bottle, only to discover it's filled with beer or urine. If, however, you find the cache, you should be proud of your accomplishment. Sometimes it will take multiple trips to find the cache, or sometimes you'll get lucky.
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		+	Happy hunting, and good luck!