VRTrooper84

Wow there's so many buzzkills on this thread! Haha who seriously cares! This is a good idea to think of alternative terms because why not? Personally... I think "muggles" sounds stupid. Childish. Also, I never got into Harry Potter, not sorry. Just not my thing. My fav suggestions so far are: walkers pedestrians heathens NCGs (non-geocachers) Or make your own "code word" with your friends and partners! Personally, my partner asked me to stop using the word muggle cuz they find it lame and cant take it seriously while we're caching. Hahaha. But that's someone who hates Harry Potter more than me.

If you read the above posts... You will see that I'm inquiring about designs specifically for urban landscapes. I personally work as a design and artist, so this aspect of geocaching is what excites me. I've been geocaching for a while now but was working with a friend. Didn't get my own account until recently... So I'd appreciate you all not making assumptions about me based on my stats. Good for you... If you've found more caches than me... But I'm sorry that does not give u the right to talk down to me over a fun GPS game. Like wow... What is wrong with you people? 8f this is what you need to feel superior to other people that's just sad . This is supposed to be a fun game. If other people's responses to my original question were off topic that is not my fault ... it's called conversation... and sometimes its organic. Talking and conversations aren't meant to be policed... and all this policing has effectively KILLED this conversation. How come the people now complaining about bullies and "newbies".. Who are in fact acting like bullies.... Not being policed to stay on topic? This subject is more "off topic" now than people talking to me about their urban caching strategies... Which I THINK has a lot to do with DESIGN. It's called UX. Look it up. Why has my thread turned into a bunch of complaining gate keepers... Literally putting down people new to the game. It's TOXIC. This is really disappointing... And this is why there seems to only be a handful of people who chat on here. It's Cliquey and unhelpful. I will look elsewhere online for a positive and helpful geocache community... I've found some on facebook groups who are WAY NICER to me than anyone on here.. Because whatever this is is LAME, judgemental, Cliquey, toxic culture and gate keeper ish... And geocaching.com should maybe reevaluate some of their mods "dedication" to their "job". My topic of conversation has been officially killed. Thanks a lot guys.

Hmmmm... I was wondering why the geocaching discussion forums on here were barely used... And why not a lot of people talk. Now I know why.

???? The only one off topic is you.

Niiiiiiiice. Oh so satisfying when you can stealth cache. Funny how you ran into another cacher. That's never happened to me yet.

I prefer ninja styles.

I've only found one of these in the wild so far.

As you can see the containers are plastic... And the lid overlaps quite substantially... But the case itself has a small hole in the bottom to drain out an liquid that potentially gets inside. I'd say it's as water proof as most containers... Which is why most caches regardless of how waterproof they are, still Ziploc the log book.

Nice. That's a great tactic and also makes u look like a really nice person cleaning up garbage. I've heard about people using their cellphones and pretend to be talking on their phones while searching. Nothing is more satisfying then finding a cache that's been ingeniously camouflaged in the city. I wish there were more caches like that in the wild.

Hey folx! Thought I would share this cache idea I'm working on. I work as a carpenter, and noticed my work throws out a LOT of plastic containers. I decided to take a bunch of empty Olfa exacto blade boxes and convert them into caches. I like the idea of reusing materials rather than buying new plastic items to make caches, but rather items that would otherwise be in the garbage and reuse them. I took the boxes and spray painted them, put a medium size Ziploc in the container and its fits perfectly! Then I use a simple carabiners attached to the too and voila! Now can hang these from trees, fences and posts! Hope this inspires! ?VRTrooper84

Hey gang... Maybe re-read my question? I'm asking specifically about tips for hiding caches in a CITY. While your geocache 101 post may be helpful to others, I was asking a specific question about urban caching. I'm new to geocaching.... But not THAT new. . Ive done my homework on the basics. I'm interested in ways to disguise caches in city environments, not necessarily all just caches in trees and parks. If anyone has any tips or design ideas for urban caches please link and share! TY!

I'm mostly an urban cacher, and a female, so I know the feeling of going near weird places alone at night. Personally I try to only go caching at night with a buddy. Having a small travel size first aid kit is super useful... but also BUG SPRAY! I got stung like crazy one time when the GZ was in a literal red ants nest!!! I wish i brought afterbite with me. : (

Hey Folx! I'm hailing from Toronto, and Prince Edward County, ON Canada. Relatively new to Geocaching. Noticed that caches seem to come and go rather quickly in the city due to mugglers. Country caches seem to stay around longer, due to foliage and less muggle activity. Any good tips for URBAN cache disguises and tricks to keep caches out of hands of city muggles? So far I've noticed MAGNETIC caches are popular for urban hides. Also came across a cache that was a false electrical panel cover, which is genius! Any other tips?

Hey Folx! I'm hailing from Toronto, and Prince Edward County, ON region. Relatively new to Geocaching. Noticed that caches seem to come and go rather quickly in the city due to mugglers. Country caches seem to stay around longer, due to foliage and less muggle activity. Any good tips for URBAN cache disguises and tricks to keep caches out of hands of city muggles? So far I've noticed MAGNETIC caches are popular for urban hides. Also came across a cache that was a false electrical panel cover, which is genius! Any other tips?

uhmmm, calling people entitled snowflakes maybe isnt the best way to air your grievances? im new to this and havent had any problems with submitting caches... but i follow the guidelines. I have no idea who this "entitled group" you're talking about is... is this geocache beef i'm smelling? If youre burnt out from doing this, you can always stop... or pass the torch on. No need to get crusty about it, if its really upsetting you. Anyways... i guess i'll thank you for the thankless job just to make it just a little less thankless for you. Thanks. : )