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==Get Started: Choose a cache type== | ==Get Started: Choose a cache type== | ||
There are several types of caches, from Traditional to Locationless to Event Caches. Review the [[Types of caches]] to choose which type suits your style. | There are several types of caches, from Traditional to Locationless to Event Caches. Review the [[Types of caches]] to choose which type suits your style. | ||
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Sometimes your choice of location will dictate your choice of cache type, | Sometimes your choice of location will dictate your choice of cache type, | ||
but you can also choose which type to place, and then go hunting for a | but you can also choose which type to place, and then go hunting for a | ||
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| − | *[[Finding a good hiding spot]] | + | * [[Finding a good hiding spot]] |
| − | *[[How to get good coordinates (when hiding)]] | + | * [[How to get good coordinates (when hiding)]] |
| − | *[[How to make a cache interesting]] | + | * [[How to make a cache interesting]] |
| − | *[[Obtaining Permission]] | + | ** [[Theme caches]] |
| + | * [[Obtaining Permission]] | ||
==Third Step: Assemble your cache== | ==Third Step: Assemble your cache== | ||
| − | *[[Cache Containers]] | + | * [[Cache Containers]] |
| − | *[[How to paint a cache container]] | + | * [[How to paint a cache container]] |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[How to grow moss]] (as camouflage) |
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| − | + | ==Fourth Step: Fill your cache== | |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Stash Note]] |
| + | * [[Log book|Log Book]] | ||
| + | * Pens/Pencils | ||
| + | ** Prime Suspect's [http://www.texasgeocaching.com/mini_pens.asp Mini Pens Tutorial] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.shortypen.com/catalog/pens/ Shorty Pens] | ||
| + | * [[Suggestions for good trade items]] | ||
| + | * [[FTF items]] | ||
| + | * [[Prohibited cache items]] | ||
| − | + | ==Next: Hide your cache== | |
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One of the big rules is "don't use digging tools to create a place to hide your cache!" Caches are not buried. However, they are frequently placed under piles of branches or rocks, and micros tend to be stuck to metal objects, using magnets. | One of the big rules is "don't use digging tools to create a place to hide your cache!" Caches are not buried. However, they are frequently placed under piles of branches or rocks, and micros tend to be stuck to metal objects, using magnets. | ||
| − | *[[How to use magnets when hiding a cache]] | + | * [[How to use magnets when hiding a cache]] |
==Finally: Submit your cache for review== | ==Finally: Submit your cache for review== | ||
| − | *[[Geocaching.com Rating System]] | + | * [[Geocaching.com Rating System]] |
| − | *[[Creating a Listing]] | + | * [[Creating a Listing]] |
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Revision as of 00:49, 4 January 2007
Contents |
Get Started: Choose a cache type
There are several types of caches, from Traditional to Locationless to Event Caches. Review the Types of caches to choose which type suits your style.
Second Step: Choose a cache location
Sometimes your choice of location will dictate your choice of cache type, but you can also choose which type to place, and then go hunting for a suitable location.
These articles discuss the details of choosing a good location to hide your cache:
- Finding a good hiding spot
- How to get good coordinates (when hiding)
- How to make a cache interesting
- Obtaining Permission
Third Step: Assemble your cache
- Cache Containers
- How to paint a cache container
- How to grow moss (as camouflage)
Fourth Step: Fill your cache
- Stash Note
- Log Book
- Pens/Pencils
- Prime Suspect's Mini Pens Tutorial
- Shorty Pens
- Suggestions for good trade items
- FTF items
- Prohibited cache items
Next: Hide your cache
One of the big rules is "don't use digging tools to create a place to hide your cache!" Caches are not buried. However, they are frequently placed under piles of branches or rocks, and micros tend to be stuck to metal objects, using magnets.
