[Thoughts on underwater cache]

I hid three scuba diving caches here in Okinawa.

 

On 4/12/2018 at 12:47 AM, Korichnovui said:

1. Do people even like going for underwater caches? Many dive instructors took their students to one of the caches and everyone wrote their names on the log (waterproof notebook, basically a notebook with plastic pages) but very few created a gc account and logged online.

 

2. Which underwater caches have you seen that were "done right" vs what mistakes have you come across? Shortly after I created the three underwater caches, someone placed another at a very popular dive site. They tethered it to hard coral at a swim through. So I really don't have any other caches to compare

 

3. Which materials may be required? Can rite in the rain paper or other specialized paper remain submerged and stay in good shape? Can you write on it with a pencil - underwater? A divers slate works very well. I included a slate pencil inside the container as well. I also placed diver weights to keep the container from floating. I drilled holes into the container so there wouldn't be any air pockets. I also noted in the cache description about not taking it up to the surface (also all the caches were tied off to something)

 

4. Are there any safety or liability concerns in this sort of venture? Well, they were T5 caches and I also noted in the cache page that finders had to be scuba certified in bold font.

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[What Irks you most?]

These summertime GS souvenirs promotions. It's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with having enough unfound caches in my area to achieve these points. So either i not cache all year and wait for summer to go for all the souvenirs or cache as normal and not get to receive all the summertime souvenirs. Super lame GS!

[Caches In (or very near) People's Yards]

Early in my caching career, I too was very hesitant about entering private property. Nowadays, I'll go straight to GZ to make the grab. Usually its well maintained and highly favored. Occasionally you get the hides in which the original CO moved and I had to explain my presence. Awkward!

[Hidden Creatures - progress thread]

I'm sitting this one out.

[Nudist geocachers]

I rely on my pockets for a pen, iPhone, extra logs, pocket knife, car keys, pistol...

[Augmented Reality Caches]

On 6/16/2018 at 12:35 AM, Team Christiansen said:

Yay!! Finally, my TaleBlazer AR cache just got published.

 

Are hiders free to create these types of caches now or are they still under special testing by GS? Thanks in advance.

[Augmented Reality Caches]

On 6/22/2018 at 11:03 AM, speakers-corner said:

My mobile / cell phone (Samsung S3) doesnt support any of the apps on offer which means I cant take part. Therefore all AR-Caches will go on my ignore list.

Not sure about the other apps/services, but on the metaverse webpage, you can run experiences on any web browser such as Chrome

[Local Geocaching Organizations in Asia]

For those interested in a group in Okinawa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168594801854/

[Waymarking mobile - beta]

I have put together a mobile optimized version of Waymarking.com that should work on most smart phones. I've tested with Android and iOS (a little) and it "basically" works. It needs some polishing and testing though.

 

This has been done with the permission of Groundspeak.

 

Go here with your mobile browser to try it out. The first time you use it you should get a popup asking if your location can be shared. Say yes, otherwise - what's the point! This is a temporary location until I guage the level of interest. Any problems or issues, feel free to email me or post here.

 

http://www.chilehead.us/wm

 

 

Edited for post space.

 

Thank you so much for developing this. It's exactly what I've been looking for. I've booked marked it and created a shortcut on my phone. I can't wait to test it out later today. Again, thanks a lot! I'll be sure to report any bugs and/or positive experiences.

[Logging a drop off]

Hi,

I have found two trackables, but cannot remember how to log the drop off when I leave them somewhere.

I looked in my trackables but it only lets me log a find.

Any ideas?

Thank you

 

It's very similar to the way you've retrieved them. I use the iPhone app and it'll let me scroll through the different log options (Retrieve, Discover, Drop, ect). If you don't use an iPhone, you can also login to the Geocaching web page and log your drop there.

[What does your geocaching title mean?]

rb is the initials to my name. I was the 9228 person to graduate Military Free Fall Jumpmaster course in Yuma, AZ and awarded that sequence number.

 

[The Hazards of Geocaching]

The only injuries I've suffered from is not physical, but mental. It's during those dreaded DNF moments, especially on D:1, T:1

[Who Are The Lurkers? Introduce Yourself.]

Greeting all,

 

I've started caching at the beginning of the year and have been lurking these forums the whole time. I'm enlisted in the US Army and stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. I wish I'd have started caching before I deployed to Afghanistan as it would've been cool to grab those few out there. I don't remember how I've started caching but am always hungry for the next hunt. I have yet to attend an event and am looking forward to doing so, hopefully soon. I'm looking forward to reading your experiences, opinions, stories, and adventures here.

 

rb9228

(rb=initials to my name; 9228=the number awarded to me when I graduated the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster course)

[Newbie jumping in with both feet. (Needs help)]

I use the compass view when I'm relatively far from GZ. I'll switch to the map when I'm close to help me zero in on the cache or if I'm totally lost on GZ.

[Geocaching Supplies]

All items mentioned from the other cachers are really good ideas. I carry a Springfield Armory XDm calibered in .45ACP when caching. Never know if a snake, rabid dog, or hobo attacks you.