BaylorGrad

Oh, and while I'm here, let me respond to the OP's question: Yes.

This is interesting. My very first post on these forums was VERY similar to the OP's. I got chewed out by many folks, and almost decided to never enter the forums again. Enjoy. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=260807&st=0

Same here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. If the heat index is below 105, I can think about caching. If the heat index is below 100, I can go caching.

Thanks for the helpful answers everyone, I appreciate the help. I think I understand now.

That's exactly what I was asking. Now this makes things even more interesting, since you gave a different answer than the above responder... But to make things even more difficult, what if I want to place a traditional cache nearby one of the stages described? Which of those multi stages could I place a traditional within .1 miles of?

Very, very interesting... So apparently the cache that I did like #2 violates the distance guidelines? Hmmm. Sounds like this is a system that could be abused awfully easily... :/

Thus far in my caching hobby, I have discovered three types of multi caches: 1) The first type has a container at each stage, giving directions to the next cache, which eventually leads to the final cache container (which holds the logbook, swag, etc). 2) The second type has stickers at each stage. For example, a sticker that lists coordinates stuck onto a clothespin, which is pinched onto a branch. Or perhaps you lift a metal fence cap and find the sticker on the underside. 3) The third type, requires cachers to find waypoints that already existed in order to make the final find. Perhaps the cacher needs to find an outdoor bench with a sign on it. And by using some numbers on that sign, the cacher must find the next waypoint, and so forth, until the final cache. So here's my question... How do we determine which type of multi has the .1 mile distance requirement attached to it? As far as I know, in the scenarios above, only #1 is subject to the distance requirement. I've done caches like #2 and #3 above that have had stickers or waypoints much closer than .1 miles apart. So does there have to be a literal physical container for the distance restriction to apply to the multi stages? Confused. BaylorGrad

Actually, that's not a bad idea. That would apply to many virtuals and LPCs!

I was just in North Carolina a week ago, rode the 17-mile trip downhill on the Creeper trail to Damascass! Too bad I didn't bring my GPS... (I thought I was going to be pressed for time, but turns out I would've had plenty of time to cache... Bummer.) Anyway, I too love to bike and cache. It's by far my favorite means of travel as well. Good for you and uses no gas. What could be better?

Bugs making that buzzing noise in my ear. Driving to caches when I'm not headed down the road for any other reason (but if I have a goal and I'm caching on the way, that's not bothersome at all). Texas heat.

One good thought would be to use any other available parts of your body for leverage (i.e. put the bison tube between your knees and open with your right hand). I realize this wouldn't work for nanos... But it could help for many micros. And I offer this other tool not as a joke, although it might sound funny... But what about a friend, a spouce, or a caching partner? I know some of us prefer to cache alone (I can go alone or with others--either way I enjoy myself), but having someone else there to literally give you a hand is probably your best option.

I don't know how to make one, but I know someone (a long-time cacher) who does. I see her work in just about every cache of hers. I'll message you.

I'm still trying to figure out HOW to do one. Got one about a mile away, but haven't figured out how it works yet.

The first time I archived one of my caches, I intended to save the log book. I brought it home, took a look at it, thought to myself, "now do I REALLY need this?" Then threw it out. Done the same with every other log book since.

OOOH buried at 1:59. Loved the video!

This is actually a complex issue for me. Typically, I log a DNF if I have ACTIVELY searched for the cache, and failed to find it. If I can't find a place to park, and I'm too lazy to look around any more for a parking spot, then I don't log a DNF. If I can't get to GZ, I don't log a DNF. I guess this means that I'm disregarding terrain, but if I can't find a way to--say--cross a river to get to a cache, I won't log the DNF, because I haven't actually made it to GZ according to my GPS. If the terrain is the reason, however, I do tend to at least leave a note.

Or perhaps you logged one cache three times. Either way, you have repeat logs. With only 96(98) finds, it won't be too tedious to find those repeats if you want to fix the numbers.

Can you see the orange triangles? I didn't think so. I take you all too seriously sometimes.

Maybe the point is the OP was suggesting that geocachers aren't trying hard enough to keep water out through this line: And I think we can all agree with that statement.

I'll get angry glares for this.... But I've hidden only 10 caches, and they're all micros. Since I know how much each container cost (and several of them cost me nothing), I can say with relative certainty that I've spent an average of 66 cents on my caches. Don't judge now! I've got a few favorite points in there! Don't worry, I have some smalls and regulars planned for this Fall.

Maybe the point is for us to write passive-aggressive comments about the OP's post! ... Or maybe it's actually something we should take a look at, consider why it's here, and respond in a more welcoming manner. I think the topic is interesting. Many Geocachers don't put the time or effort into placing a waterproof container, when clearly this was not a problem for people who wanted to keep their pills dry--over 2,000 years ago! So what's the point? Put some effort into your caches to keep the contents dry. I don't see anything wrong with that suggestion.

Here's one to make everyone cringe: 49.64% micros. (And let's be honest, most of the "smalls" have been micros too.)

Wish I could go, but there's that little thing called graduate school getting in the way of even a mini-vacation at that time of year.

Well now I am a scared noob. Don't worry. The owner of the cache was extremely apologetic--she even gave me a limited edition "reviewers only" geocoin as an apology! Also, it's a really, really rare thing to happen. Don't worry.

I have a similar (but much less incredible) scenario to StarBrand. I'm of the opinion that the one cache that I hid before I had 100 finds is also my best hide. At least, it's definitely the one that I put the most thought and energy into.