leifnordberg

Quite a while ago I had a multicache that was set up. Several of the cachers mentioned by doing some extra research they were able to get the coordinates for the actual cache location. While I certainly didn't intend to allow for that and felt like it really wasn't in the spirit of the whole thing, I really just felt like I had screwed up and not them. I say go ahead and do it.

Haha, perfect response. I love the combination lock ideas. A friend and I were actually talking about doing just that last night. Thanks a million guys.

Now that's some good stuff. Many many thanks Criminal.

I would generally agree with you, even with my limited experience. I have even had bums help out, which is pretty surprising that they didn't muggle the cache. But I've read a number of posts about people really wanting to be discreet for the caches sake, so I figured they must know something I don't if they've been at this longer. Anyways, some great ideas guys. I'm a big fan of the offset idea, it can provide a good puzzle rather than go here and find.

I live in Boston and am relatively new to geocaching, so most of my geocaching is done in urban areas. The urban areas are interesting, but with the high traffic the spot usually has to be pretty good and/or maintained often (I see a lot of caches that get taken down). Also, as a searcher I find a lot of what defines a good spot is the muggle quotient. Low muggle areas are usually sketchier and if someone does come around (had a security guard come by) you tend to be the one looking sketchy. High muggle areas obviously make being discreet near impossible and you run the risk of endangering the cache. Plus off hours that might reduce muggles are usually closer to dusk, which of course compounds the issues. As someone who wants to start placing some caches in an urban setting, I was wondering what others might suggest as a way to minimize these types problems, as well as others (short of doing a webcam or virtual type cache). Thanks ahead of time for any ideas.

Dude, you're hardcore. Worst I've run into was a security guard... serves us right for caching here in Boston at night. A little explaining and we were all set -- definitely doesn't stand up to a visit to the ER. I commend your dedication.

Bumpity bump bump. I couldn't agree more with this thread.