Microcache - Revision history

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Groundspeak's current definition of a micro-cache

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71.162.70.218 at 04:22, 23 August 2006

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NotThePainter: added nano cache mention

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BigWhiteTruck: categorized

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 [[Image:Nano-cache.jpg|thumb|right|A Blinker (and a dime, to show relative size)]]
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-A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is the size of a 35mm film canister or smaller. Most are too small to hold a pen or pencil, and many are too small to hold anything but a [[log book|log sheet]]. If there are [[trade item]]s in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins, [[signature items|signature tokens]], and charms.
 Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. Film canisters are common, as are magnetic key safes. Exceptionally small micros are known as [[nano cache]]s.

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 [[Image:Nano-cache.jpg|thumb|right|A Blinker (and a dime, to show relative size)]]
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-A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is the size of a 35mm film canister or smaller. Most are too small to hold a pen or pencil, and many are too small to hold anything but a [[log book|log sheet]]. If there are [[trade items]] in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins, [[signature items|signature tokens]], and charms.
+A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is the size of a 35mm film canister or smaller. Most are too small to hold a pen or pencil, and many are too small to hold anything but a [[log book|log sheet]]. If there are [[trade item]]s in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins, [[signature items|signature tokens]], and charms.
 Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. Film canisters are common, as are magnetic key safes. Exceptionally small micros are known as [[nano cache]]s.

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 A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is the size of a 35mm film canister or smaller. Most are too small to hold a pen or pencil, and many are too small to hold anything but a [[log book|log sheet]]. If there are [[trade items]] in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins, [[signature items|signature tokens]], and charms.
-Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. Film canisters are common, as are magnetic key safes. Exceptionally small micros are known as [[nano caches]].
+Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. Film canisters are common, as are magnetic key safes. Exceptionally small micros are known as [[nano cache]]s.
 Ideally, microcaches should be hidden in locations where larger containers could not be hidden easily, such as urban parks and plazas. Microcaches in urban settings are often designed and camouflaged for a specific location. Such caches are often called [[urban micro]]s.

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 A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is the size of a 35mm film canister or smaller. Most are too small to hold a pen or pencil, and many are too small to hold anything but a [[log book|log sheet]]. If there are [[trade items]] in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins, [[signature items|signature tokens]], and charms.

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 One of the elements that microcaches bring to geocaching is the extra challenge of locating it, as often the vicinity of the cache does not indicate the location of the cache. In many cases, the element of [[stealth]] is required as the cache may be hidden in a highly-trafficked spot, which adds to the challenge of locating the cache while non-cachers are present.
-Some geocachers dislike microcaches because they are too small to hold interesting trade items. They especially dislike microcaches placed at locations that could support larger cache containers. Others complain that microcaches can be hidden with very little preparation, allowing a geocacher to hide an inordinate number of poorly thought-out caches (e.g., [[lampost cache]]s), as opposed to those who take extra effort to prepare larger caches.
+Some geocachers dislike microcaches because they are too small to hold interesting trade items. They especially dislike microcaches placed at locations that could support larger cache containers. Others complain that microcaches can be hidden with very little preparation, allowing a geocacher to hide an inordinate number of poorly thought-out caches (e.g., [[lamp post cache]]s), as opposed to those who take extra effort to prepare larger caches.
 Others point out that many microcaches are designed with detail and significant planning, and that microcaches are usually hidden where larger caches would be inappropriate. Some argue that microcaches allow geocachers to have the extra challenge of microcache hunting versus hunting for regular-sized caches.

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	Defenders of microcaches often cite that there exist many microcaches that are designed with detail and significant planning. They also argue that microcaches are usually hidden where a regular-sized cache would be inappropriate. Some argue that microcaches allow geocachers to have the extra challenge of microcache hunting versus hunting for regular-sized caches.		Defenders of microcaches often cite that there exist many microcaches that are designed with detail and significant planning. They also argue that microcaches are usually hidden where a regular-sized cache would be inappropriate. Some argue that microcaches allow geocachers to have the extra challenge of microcache hunting versus hunting for regular-sized caches.
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		+	One very common type of microcache is the Lampost Cache, or [[ LPC]].

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 A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is often too small to hold items other than a [[log book]]. If there are items in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins. Frequently, the cache is not even large enough to hold its own writing utensil, containing only a small piece of paper where finders usually have room to write their name and a date.
-Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. A common type would be a canister for 35-mm film rolls. Another common type would be magnetic key safes. As with regular-sized caches, the variety depends on the creativity of the hider.
+Microcaches come in many differing types of containers. A common type would be a canister for 35-mm film rolls. Another common type would be magnetic key safes. As with regular-sized caches, the variety depends on the creativity of the hider. Exceptionally small micros are known as [[nano caches]].
 Generally microcaches are hidden in locations where a regular-sized cache would not be easily hidden. Such locations may be parks that do not have sufficient hiding spaces for larger types. Often microcaches are used in urban settings, where there may exist only a small hidden spot. These are often called [[urban micros]].

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	A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is often too small to hold items other than a [[log book]]. If there are items in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins. Frequently, the cache is not even large enough to hold its own writing utensil, containing only a small piece of paper where finders usually have room to write their name and a date.		A '''microcache''' is a cache whose container is often too small to hold items other than a [[log book]]. If there are items in such caches, they tend to be very small items, such as coins. Frequently, the cache is not even large enough to hold its own writing utensil, containing only a small piece of paper where finders usually have room to write their name and a date.