Hiding a cache

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.

Next 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
• Prohibited Cache Items
• FTF items
• Theme caches

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• How to grow moss

Next: hide your cache

• How to use magnets when hiding a cache

Finally: Submit your cache for review

• How to rate cache difficulty

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