[What should new geocachers know about trackables?]

Hi there

Thankyou you have cleared a point for me. The time lapse between picking up a Trackable and logging it in

which was my difficulty whilst on holiday and waiting until we got back home before doing anything about logging where we had dropped TBs. I have also found that having dropped a TB we are hardly home to do our logging and TB is already moving on. This happens when it is a popular cache and we have had to travel some way to find it

 

Regard to all

[What should new geocachers know about trackables?]

Rule #1 Most important task is to make sure you do log as soon as possible the fact that you took or dropped off a TB.

 

Rule #2 Although this seems in conflict with Rule #1, don't be too quick to log your find. This rule is intended for the finder. You need to allow time for the person to log the drop before you log a retrieval. Just how long do you wait? Good question, just keep in mind that some people may travel for about 2 weeks before they can log activities. By grabbing a TB and not having it logged at the place of retrieval, you may deprive the owner of collecting proper mileage. This is an important aspect to some people.

 

Rule#3 If you are not prepared to spend the time to do logs don't take a TB. If you move it elsewhere without logging the fact then the owner has no way of knowing where it is. Also see note above regarding mileage. You can log finds without moving them by using the "Discovered" option.

 

Rule#4 Don't identify the TB with the tracking number on your log. This number is meant to be only known to the owner and the finder to ensure a legitimate find. If you want to make reference in your log then use the TB name or reference number. The reference number is TBXXXX which is assigned when you activate the TB and is meant to be public knowledge.

[What should new geocachers know about trackables?]

Hi

As a newbie to trackables I was unsure what info I needed to record to be able to log it in etc, so many Numbers, Codes and abbreviations, very confusing but I must admit necessary, but take some getting used to. I was unaware that before the item was dropped off elewhwhere it needed to be logged as found which must have been frustrating for the owner who was logging it.

I have now printed off the instruction and put them in a prominent place

I get the feeling that some over keen geofizzers think its only necessary to pick up a Bug mention it in passing when they log the cache and do nothing more about it except mention that they put it in another cache. I have recently picked up two trackables that had no clue as to how they got to the cache where they were picked up so I did my best to point this out to the owners,

Is there a list of abreviations used somewhere that I can print off?