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I also like Decon containers because they're small enough for a good hide and can hold items. I'm not sure how well the seal is if one were to be placed on the ground on its side. The couple I've found hanging from tree limbs were dry as could be.

Ammo cans. They're reliable and big enough to hold a decent size log book and several trade items.

I ignore the FB login button every time I visit GC.com. I have a FB account, but use it sparingly. Mainly it's for sharing pictures of my daughter with family and getting updates on bands I like and products I use. I do not obsess over it like a lot of people, and I totally agree that it's sad how some people use it as a soapbox for their problems or to post endless memes from the internet. It doesn't bother me that GC.com allows FB login, and from their perspective it makes a lot of sense to buddy up to the social networking giant because of FB's vast user base.

I was hiking in a nature reserve this past weekend and found a mounted camera next to a river bank. I waved and then demonstrated my lack of rhythm by attempting to do the robot. The reserve is maintained by a local college (coincidentally my alma mater) so hopefully my silliness will give some students a chuckle.

I'll log a DNF if I gave it a good effort and couldn't find it. There have been a couple times where I didn't log DNF because my search was stopped for other reasons (hotel manager, too many spectators) One time logging a DNF worked out in my favor. This past weekend I was in an area with three new caches. I found 2 out of 3 and logged a DNF on the third. The CO emailed me with a better tip and also informed me that he was going to place three more caches in the near future. It was cool to know because instead of driving the 25 miles to find the one I missed I'm going to wait for the others to be placed and get the most out of the trip.

The only time I would like to see a business card is if it's a great design (I'm a sucker for graphic art). I would consider trading for one if it was well done. If it's Times Roman "Sammy's sewer service" then I leave it. Sometimes I feel compelled to remove obvious marketing materials but I leave it up to the CO to do as he/she sees fit.

I forgot to mention I can attest to how good the lock n locks are. One of my first finds was a small one, placed on a hill where a tree had fallen. I left a pocket notebook and a hologram card inside without thinking to put them in a ziplock bag (newbie mistake!). A few weeks later (and after some heavy rains) I went back to see how well everything held up. It was dry as could be. I was very impressed.

As mentioned above, check for a local military surplus store. I picked up two ammo cans (200 ct. 7.62) for $6 a piece. The gaskets are in great shape. My only cache hide is a dry box I picked up from Wal-Mart. It has a thick gasket with two clamps and seems to repel moisture very well. This is the large size ($9) and there's a smaller version ($7) and also a cell phone box ($5)

In my experience the park and grabs and also tiny containers on trails usually only have a thin strip to sign so there's no worry over the length of an entry. I sort of agree with the sentiment of thoughtless caches getting thoughtless logs but if I have an interesting experience leading up to finding your RX bottle under a rock at McDonald's I'll still tell ya about it.

When I first started I would leave one line signatures but I quickly realized the value of leaving a detailed log entry. I adopted a cache in my area that had entries dating back to 2002 and the CO allowed me to keep them. I went home and spent some time reading over the log and I enjoyed learning about others' experiences, as meaningless as it may be in the grand scheme of things. When I replaced the log book I left a note encouraging detailed entries (sketches too) because a year or two down the road I hope to collect another full logbook. Now I leave as detailed an entry as I can but it really depends on a couple things for me. One, how big is the log book and how many pages are left. I think it would be rude to take a page to write about my experience when the tiny notepad is filled with one-line signatures. Two, what's the area like around the cache. Cramped? Thorny? Bug infested? Yesterday I found a cache in a small cave with two angry vulture chicks six feet from the ammo box! Anticipating mother's return I quickly signed the log and got out of there, but left a more detailed entry online. I know a lot of people leave short entries in the physical log and then leave more detailed entries online, I do too, but I think it's cool for the CO to have a log book full of caching stories as a keepsake.

I did exactly what Mrs. Incredible stated - started with my iPhone and once I decided I'm a sucker for geocaching I started researching GPS models. I spent a couple weeks reading review after review, checking the forums for opinions from caching vets about what they like and finally decided on the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60. It's worth reading every review you can find and if you can go out to a store so you can get a feel for what the GPS is like to hold. Sadly the selection in my area was pathetic so I had to rely on video reviews. Good luck!

A couple weeks ago I went after Very Sketchy (GC1TT4Z) and to say the terrain was treacherous is an understatement. One false move and it's a long tumble down with plenty of boulders to break bones on. I was extremely cautious and almost decided to abandon my search because of the potential to fall but luckily I found the cache in time. It was worth the risk, by far my favorite cache find and it's a very memorable location. Check my log photo to get an idea of the beautiful view.

Now that the weather is getting into the 80s (South-eastern US) I wear shorts and a t-shirt. If the trails are well established I wear my walking shoes but if the trails are a little more rugged I wear my Timberlands (which I've had for 15-16 years). I want to get a nice hybrid hiking boot/shoe but I haven't had much room in the budget. I'm usually a bargain buyer but I want some reliable shoes that'll last. On me: DeLorme PN-60 iPhone w/ Olloclip Hardcover moleskine for notes, sketches, and a hard surface to sign logs Bottle of water 5" blade On my keychain I have a Leatherman Micra (tweezers) and a Streamlight nano (great flashlight) My bag: Swag box full of trade items Lots of pens Small first aid kit Matches Toilet paper (you never know) Spare log sheets, notebooks Bug spray Large multi-tool Emergency bottle of water Extra batteries Various sizes of baggies Several emergency ponchos - also can be a good trade item Several printouts explaining Geocaching in case I meet some curious folks Most of the time I have no need for these items as the trails I usually frequent aren't that remote but I'm the type of person that would rather be prepared.

I've also left pens from the company I work for. They're free, and there always seems to be a cache that's in need of a writing instrument. I've left quite a few of these pens but I've decided to start leaving plain Bics instead. Even though I have zero intention to advertise I don't want to give the impression that that's what I'm doing.

I've searched around but haven't had any luck finding the meaning of KNLT. At first I thought it could mean "Kept nothing, left trackable" but no trackable was logged. Any ideas?

Those are really cool, good job. I would trade for one in a heartbeat!

I'm dealing with one like that right now. It's hidden somewhere on main street in the downtown area of my city. So, there are always a lot of people there, and even when the crowds die down there are apartments everywhere. The cache is well hidden and the clue doesn't help to zero in on it so it's going to require some odd poking around that'll probably attract a lot of attention. These types of hides are interesting because of the challenge but I don't like attracting that type of attention to myself. I'd much rather search for caches in the woods.

You basically took the words from me. The last statement sums it up well. I use my DeLorme PN-60 primarily, and keep the iPhone for pics and logging finds. They make a great combination. Even though I can view previous logs and cache descriptions on my GPSr I think it's easier to do on the iPhone.

I've been using OFF! spray and it seems to help. I also frequently check my legs after I come out of high grass or brush. After spending a few hours in the woods I may end up with one on me. I'm okay with those odds.

The way I look at it stealth is mentioned to keep the cache location safe from curious bystanders. Like mentioned above you don't want to be sneaking around like 007 or you're going to get unwanted attention. Sometimes you have to try to blend in with the crowd while waiting for the right opportunity to strike. The other day I was looking for a cache at a boat landing but two guys were parked right in front of it. So, I just walked down to the dock, smiled and waved, then acted like I was just there for the view of the lake (which I was) I took some pics, sat there for about 10 minutes, and then they pulled off. As soon as I grabbed the cache (magnetic bison tube in the railing of a sign) a family pulled up so I had to play the game again. They were occupied with their lunch, so I thought it would be smooth sailing until I tried to reposition the cache. The lady looked right at me. I casually walked off, smiled and waved at them as I left. Who knows, maybe my mistake could've led to a family discovering geocaching!

The worst, and most disappointing container I've found was similar to GNC's whey protein containers. Thin casing, thin cap. The contents were damp and mildewed slightly but thankfully the log was in a bag. I double bagged it for good measure. I also sat the container upright to at least give it a fighting chance from rain. What made it disappointing was it was the final cache in a three leg multi that had bad coordinates and an even worse clue. After all that work I was expecting a nice ammo can that can survive being in the woods. I learned a good lesson from that cache. Once I start hiding caches I'll be sure to not subject my finders to such a weak attempt. The way I look at it, why go through all the trouble of establishing a location, coming up with a puzzle for others to figure out, only to fumble the ball when it comes to the container?

Delorme PN-60 iPhone 4 (for pics and field notes) Leatherman Micra Water Swag box First aid kit Bug spray Spare notepads, log sheets Extra pens to place in needy caches Various sizes of baggies I carry several other items but these came to mind as the most used items in my kit.

I posted on the first page and since then I've upgraded to a Delorme PN-60. I must say that even though the iphone app was great to start out with a dedicated GPSr has made a true difference. Besides accuracy the main difference is battery life. This past Friday I did an all day caching run in my area, using my iphone only to take pics and post field notes. By late afternoon I was at 19-20% battery life. So you can imagine if I was using the map and GPS function my trip would've been cut short a lot sooner. Another plus is being able to view multiple caches on my map at one time. When I zoom out I can see how many are on the current trail in relation to my current position and it makes planning a route much easier. All in all I'm happy that I decided to get a dedicated GPSr. If you're an iphone user and think you'll be caching long term I would suggest you make the investment.

Thanks for the replies. I decided to keep the listing as is. The cache is near a rest area off a highway so I figure most people who stop will be looking for a quick grab while on a road trip.

I have a question in regard to adopting a cache. I recently contacted a CO about a cache in need of maintenance and the CO is willing to allow me to adopt it. The question is about changing some of the cache details. In the description, the CO says his GPS signal was weak so he placed the cache and basically gives the location away in the hint section because of the inaccurate coordinates. Since I'm going to take this one over is it okay for me to change this information? If allowed I'd like to try and acquire more accurate coordinates and change the hint. It's a good hide but the hint completely removes any need for searching. What do you all think? I searched the forum but didn't see a situation like this. Thanks