xonewingx
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Is anyone with me here? I don't like looking for geocaches. Before you say "then why are you a geocacher?" I'll point out some of the things I do like about geocaching:
Finding caches!
Hiding caches.
Reading the logs others have written (when they've put some decent effort into the log)
Planning the caching excursion, the route, researching the caches
Hiking or cruising around with a friend (or several friends) talking, laughing, or just admiring the scenery
working the puzzles (sometimes)
Solving the puzzles!
So there are lots of things to like about geocaching but I've never understood why people seem to enjoy actually looking for them. I find that tedious, boring, and often frustrating. Sometimes it's even dangerous or painful. I've had poison oak too many times to mention. Talk about misery. If I had my way every cache would come with a spoiler and I'd read it long before I ever got to the cache.
I totally agree with everything you have said, I really have zero interest in difficult to find micro caches and no it has nothing to do with the "numbers" game as others are suggesting. Yes I detest those that don't provide hints and appreciate the "spoilers" in the logs.
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I am new to geocaching and have been VERY disappointed at the junk I have found in caches. I agree with the theory "Lead by example" and am determined to set out the best caches in the state! Some of my items include a crank handle flashlight (no batteries to corrode and leak), a spork (spoon at one end, fork at the other) very cool compass zipper pull, GoToob (2oz travel bottle made by humangear.com), laminated map of the area where the cache is, a coupon good for a trail pass, coupon good for coffee or ice cream from a nearby restaurant, laminated bug and plant guides, beautiful stones and glass marbles, handmade fishing lure, smaller cache containers, carabiners, weird fun hardware, first aid kits, disposable camera, emergency poncho, insect repellent, and cool money, such as when a new bill comes out or those old $2 bills, or pretty Canadian money is good everywhere here in Washington state. Here's to finding fantastic caches you want to brag about!
These are all good suggestions, unlike most others in this thread. What you can do is go to Aliexpress and search for a topic of interest (for example "survival" is usually a good keyword), click cheapest first and you'll be left with some cool, practical, cheap items that aren't dollar store plastic junk.
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OK, well that was quick....
http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/10/whats-next-for-geocaching-trackables/
But I still don't see how to do it on intro app..
EDIT: Ok found it, you have to click "search".
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Trackables go missing because people take them and don't put them back in caches. Sometimes it is accidental when people lose them, often it is intentional be it by muggles or geocachers wanting to keep the hitchhiker. Some newer cachers aren't very committed to the game and they simply take trackables for themselves.
Honestly I think a significant factor is logging, I've looked when I found a trackable and was put off immediately since it was a confusing and awkward process. I can imagine people taking one and then not having the patience to work out what they are meant to do with it, particularly when you are only doing it to benefit someone else.
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I have a trackable I want to release, but knowing the awkwardness of the logging process I'd expect it to go missing pretty quick. Is there any ETA on the proposed logging changes?
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Is it highly humid? thus seemingly dry when opened but by letting in humid air it will condense and make everything damp when the weather cools.
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I'm just thankful that the cache police population density out in the field is much lower then it is in the forum.
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Yeh, I think the whole problem is people seeing problems when there are no problems and finding glee in the micromanagment of other people over these perceived problems. Guidelines by definition are NOT hard set rule of law, private land or permission should excuse a guideline where its reasonable. Often a partially buried cache is far less intrusive then a Tupperware container looking more like litter, and a nail in a tree better then a chain strangling around the whole thing. Common sense and judgement people, use it.
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Wrapping something around a limb can do a lot more damage then the nothing that a nail or screw will do.
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Dipping is bloody stupid, right up there with power trails and geo-graffiti.
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What is the best FTF reward you have found or put out?
I can't say I've ever been FTF, is it customary to include something? I planning my first and maybe last caches and think spending $10-20 would be fair..
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Would you believe 8,054? (I have no idea how many are active at any one time)
Crown King of micro spew.
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We explained that the icons on the map were not where the caches were and all physical placements were on public roads. This was good enough for most of them.
While I'm not a fan of geoart, on the ground it just looks like a mass of generic containers. Frankly, as quoted this is stupid anyway and takes away from the whole concept of geocaching, just a silly picture on a map with no real plan or work into creating a physical reality.
Its no loss.
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Honestly?
Fireworks, ammo, nude pics, zippo lighters, knives... the thought of finding something you shouldn't have is most exciting, nothing else even registers.
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while geocaching I have found many caches that are screwed to trees this is horrid as it is against the rules and can damage the tree, so how should we safely attach caches to trees? What do you think?
Its not horrid, the trees are perfectly fine, they don't have feeling you know.
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I'd ban the idiot that left that mess, archive the caches, but leave it open to others more responsible.
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Empty shell casings from various handgun calibers. Food of any type. I try and clean up those caches.
I really like bullet casings. I would love to find those in acache.
This.. if you are "offended" by something as benign as a shell casing then that is YOUR problem, simply don't take the dadgum thing and leave it there for someone else that may find it interesting.
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I don't enjoy D3 caches with no description/hints, but since you properly rated the cache I can avoid it. Sounds like the finder should adopt the same practice.
This, it sounds like a cache I wouldn't bother with. Sometimes the reward for the trouble simply isnt worth it and to be honest I can empathise with the logger. If there's no hints I try to find one in the comments. If you wanted a persons actual and true opinion that is mine for better or worse that's the way I'd feel.
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Rules aside, finding things like ammo, fireworks, lighters, nude cards, fish hooks/lures are the best loot by far. "Kid friendly" loot is the worst for me, the lame plastic toys people leave boring as hell.
Saying it the way it is.
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I don't like the logs in those bags, they piss me off. Just buy a pad of waterproof paper.