ChaseOnTheGo

Ok, I got it. Tried it out using a smaller scale version with a mini carabeiner and got the hang of it. Thanks alot!

How do I get the carabiner high into the trees? What is strapping? Does the pull string wrap around a stick to unwind to let it down? Carefully pull the carabiner over the limb and then through the webbing loop. You will have to really play with both the cache rope and the rescue rope to get it through. Have patience. So the webbing loop is around the branch and connected to the loop is the carabeiner? So the carabeiner is where the rope slides when pulled through? So it must be hard to get the webbing loop around the branch without the whole thing comming down...... So is this the final picture......?

Does this help? oh so it makes a slipknot oh ok i get it

Hello everyone, I was interested in going paperless. I am going to buy a Treo Go that has version 4.10 os, 15.7 mgb of space. Currently I don't have a premium membership to download multiple caches at a time but thats ok for me, I can click them one by one. So all I want is the cache page as offline content on my PDA, NO FANCY STUFF! How can I do this for free? Thanks!

How do I get the carabiner high into the trees? What is strapping? Does the pull string wrap around a stick to unwind to let it down? Opps! I missed this post. Strapping: webbing, like flat rope. One way of getting the carabiner up a tree without extra gear is a bit complicated to explain, but here goes. Materials needed: 36" piece of 1" webbing. 3ea. 100' of 550# paracord. cheap carabiner. A solid ring will work, too. You might need extra cord and a weight in the field. Take the 36" piece of 1" webbing and attach the ends together to form a continuous loop, sewn preferably. You might need a longer piece of webbing if your branch is larger than, say, 4 inches. Also, if you're using a ring make sure it is on the loop before you attach the ends. On one length of paracord, the one you're not going to be leaving at the cache site, attach your weight. Throw the weight over the desired branch. Side note: if the branch is further than you can throw, a sling shot set up will get you a lot further. These can easily be made. Once you get your first rope over--the throw rope--take your second rope/cord--the one you're going to leave--and thread it through the carabiner/ring, bring the ends together, and tie off. Attach the throw rope to the tied off end of the cache rope. Put the throw rope through the webbing loop. Take another cord and loop it through the webbing, bring the ends together and tie off. The third rope will called the rescue rope just because. Pull the throw rope. The webbing loop will then be going up the tree while it is around the throw rope. Be careful when the tied off end of cache rope meets the loop. Once the tied off end of the cache rope gets past the webbing, continue to pull until the carabiner goes over the limb. There are two places where the carabiner can get caught, the limb and the webbing loop. This is were the rescue rope comes into play because it is still on this side of the limb and will allow you to pull the rig back to get it unjammed. Carefully pull the carabiner over the limb and then through the webbing loop. You will have to really play with both the cache rope and the rescue rope to get it through. Have patience. Once the carabiner is through the webbing loop--and hopefully exactly where you want it--untie the throw rope and the rescue rope. Pull the rescue rope down. Dress the ends of the cache rope. Attach cache and hoist. Dress the other end of the cache rope as desired. I hope that was clear enough. Yes, this means the rig is pretty much permanently in place. One way of dressing the loose end of the cache is wrap it around a stick, or a spool, or wad it up put it in a bag and cover with debris. ...or cut off all of the extra length, tie another ring or carabiner to the loose end, and attach to a low limb. The finder will have to have their own piece of rope to attach to the end so the length is long enough to lower, and then raise, the cache. The problem would can if someone simply releases the rope and lets it fall to the ground with no way of getting it back up there. Of course, you could hide the extra length of cord nearby for convenience. Sorry, but I am a slow learner and I don't get this....is there a possiblity you can draw a step by step pic on paint...? I got confused after step 3

This was advertised on the Geocaching website........Poison Ivy

You have to put your image on a webhosting site, then get the url to the image and click that little button when posting a reply or topic and put the url in there.

I'm pretty sure it's a bad idea to hang a cache from a giant stock of broccoli with arms and an afro. Hey, thats my best drawing....lol

Is this what your talking about? I would connect a piece of rope to a carabeiner. Then thread the piece of rope connected to the cache through the carabeiner and then take the first piece of rope and throw it around a branch and tie that piece of rope off. That would hold the carabeiner on the branch.

How do I get the carabiner high into the trees? What is strapping? Does the pull string wrap around a stick to unwind to let it down? This is exactly what I wanted this post to be about. Thanks, Chase

Hello everyone, I am thinking about planting a cache with a pulley system that releases the cache. Can you give me some ideas and pictures of how this method can be accomplished. I've only heard about this technique and only saw it done once but would like some ideas of how a cache can be hoisted into a tree. I have some ideas but just wanted to be open about other ideas. Thanks, ChaseOnTheGo

I am not locking my ammo can to be mean, I am locking it for a puzzle cache. The lock might be a key lock or a combination lock that the cachers have to solve the puzzle to get the combination to open the cache. It has nothing to do about waterproofing the cache.

ok, thanks!

What are they called? Can I buy them in a store or from the internet?

Hello, I am thinking about making a locked ammo can. I have tried the screw eye and lock way but wanted to know if there is any other way that might be better.....a hasp of some sort? Post pics! -ChaseOnTheGo

A good idea is if you see the cache don't pick it up, wait for them to find it and (beat you to it). Bring them to the large caches filled with toys. What kid doesn't like toys?

I am using the GPS Map 60 and the Garmin Legend and gave up on the Etrex..

what is a pocket cache?

How do I contact the manager of the website?

Ohhh no wonder it doesn't work....I am not a memeber to access my finds on pocket queries

I have 5 gallon bucket, but don't know where to get a top for a bucket? -ChaseOnTheGo []

So I have to select each cache to make into a gpx file.....maybe it would be cool if I put in my username and it automatically put in the info.....i think that would be to hard lol Thanks, ChaseOnTheGo

Hi Mr Magneto! (or a Mr Magneto look alike) The original creator of those little evil things apparently lives near there, i've found 2 as geocaches so far, both were sneaky hides. Yeah, I also buy off ebay these magnetos. I think the best price on Ebay is "assort-of-stuff".

well the one that I went to was covered with sand and I had to push the sand around to find it

Hello, I recall reading that a cache must be sticking out a little bit but I don't know where to find the rules, is that still in effect or has the rules changed. Thanks, Chase