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For anyone who is looking for Ammo Cans, PM me for a custom quote on both 30 Cal and also 50 Cal Ammo Cans that are used but in great condition. Please remember to include how many you would like of each and you zip code. Keep in mind if you specify a commercial shipping address the shipping can be quite a bit cheaper as well. I have a lot of Ammo Cans in stock!

Thanks to BC & MsKitty for the compliments! Yes, we happily ship to Canada for reasonable rates. Customs is always sent as a "gift" and usually does not carry a surcharge. We also ship your order the same or the next business day and accommodate group orders as well.

I have contemplated partnering up with a current map store here in town. It would be integrated with the store but the records would be kept completely separate. But as the others have mentioned, there just is not enough cachers in most local areas to support the overhead that owning a physical storefront costs. Who knows, with Geocaching's popularity it might be possible some day as a stand alone store if given the right conditions!

You can also find more here. Also you can find a TB Passport on the same page. All files are in PDF format. For additional filler sheets for most log books - just print the 2nd page of the PDF double sided.

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If you find that your cache requires more protection than standard Rite in the Rain paper can provide, Rite in the Rain also offers a product line labeled "DuraRite". This product is a full synthetic paper that was created for extreme conditions. This paper is fully waterproof and can even be used underwater. Obviously this would be ideal in the most extreme caches such as ammo cans (or other such containers) that are stored under water etc. But it never hurts to have a fully waterproof log! We have been really impressed at our shop with everything in the Rite in the Rain line. The entire Rite in the Rain line (except for the fully synthetic paper) is completely recyclable and their covers are made from 100% post consumer recycled materials. On top of that, the only by-product of the manufacturing process is steam, inks are all made from 100% soy ink and all mill cut offs are recycled back into the manufacturing process. They really do their part to reduce the environmental impact by being a "green" company!

Another great way to keep your log book in great shape is to use Rite in the Rain log books. Or, if you prefer to make your own "custom" logs (for micro caches etc) you can buy Rite in the Rain All Weather Paper and print them out on your own with your own design etc. I cannot stress enough how well this paper performs in any environment. It is worth its weight in gold!

I checked out the website that you are referring to. This nano will leak. As shown in the picture, this nano has a hole in the cap, just above the threads. Water will enter through this hole and damage the log. If you buy nanos with a hole like this, the hole must be filled from the inside of the cap. I've had good luck doing this with a gel CA, using a toothpick to push the CA into the hole and over the surrounding area. We carry the same nanos that are pictured and from my experience they do not have a hole in them as stated. I believe what you are referring to as a hole is a reflection in the picture. We have never had a hole in the cap of any of our nanos to date. I will admit though that unless properly protected, these nanos are not great shelters from the elements. They do not have a seal of any kind nor do they have an o-ring to keep the log dry. Best used in a well protected area or in a very dry climate. A better micro sized container that is waterproof would be some of the various micro sized capsules with o-rings. These can range from fairly small micros to some "scuba" type capsules that allow you to still have a fairly small hide while being able to fit a slightly larger log book inside. For the OP - just keep looking around the web and on the forums. Many people here have great imaginations and ideas when it comes to cache containers. You can get into fairly expensive containers, but dollar for dollar - as many people will probably agree - it is very hard to beat the 30 cal ammo can on value. For $4.49 you can get a cache that is not only completely impervious to any weather but one that will also last you many, many years!

What area of Germany will they be traveling in? I have a friend or two from Germany that might be able to help out if it isn't too far away...

Jim, we have used Dura-Copy and Dura Rite from Rite in the Rain in our shop and absolutely love it. Nothing really compares to it in terms of durability and weatherproofness. Using the Dura line for cards, IDs etc is a great idea!

You can find a photo of an assembled cover plate cache here. Just click on the thumbnail for a better view.

Indeed, you will find many answers to your question. But it is always good to know what the numerous options are out there because with so many opinions, someone is bound to come up with a new idea. For a good idea of the more common Geocache containers, follow the link below. You can find many different "commonly" used cache containers that you will find on a regular basis out in the field. As the others have said, there are numerous different places to buy ammo cans and lock and locks and many other suitable containers. Best bet is to start with a weatherproof container and then let your imagination make it into something unique! I know I love to see when someone has really put the effort into personalizing their cache.

We have to definitely agree with Isonzo Karst's position on the decon vs. Lock N Lock debate. We have come across several decons in our area that were not moisture resistant even when closed properly. I believe this has to do with an apparent (due to popular opinion) lack of a gasket or seal of some kind. The Lock N Locks all have a nice gasket on them and do not take an engineering degree to figure out how to put the lid on properly. In fact I will have to try to put it on upside down to see if it is even possible! By having many different sizes of Lock N Locks we have nearly always been able to find a size that suits our needs.

It wasnt my original idea, in fact someone else on this forum had suggested this as a great swag item to place in caches. I put a Groundspeak CITO trashbag, non latex glove and a small CITO logo all inside a 4 mil zip lock baggie for people to trade for. It can even travel from cache to cache until it gets to a trash ridden area that really needs some cleanup. CITO is a really great idea and including it as swag only continues to promote this very healthy aspect of Geocaching.

HopsMaltYeast, I have a bunch of 4 mil (standard zip locks are 1 mil, maybe 2 mil at the most?) small plastic zip lock baggies (2.75" x 4") that you might be interested in. We use them in our store for various items from holding cache logs to holding swag items as you had mentioned. PM me if you are interested. If there is significant interest I could also make them available to the public. Follow the link in my profile for more info on where to find them.

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I just checked with our local Wal-Mart and they confirmed the fact that they are selling them until they are out and then will not get a re-supply until next July.

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Actually if you read the listing, it is states that each roll is 20 ft. I am not sure whether this is an error in the listing or they are a smaller roll. We carry Duct Brand Realtree Hardwoods tape that is 20 yards long - that makes 60 ft. That is 3 times the length than the stated ebay auction.

If you are looking for either the regular "Duck Brand" camo tape or even hunters type cloth camo tape and you cannot find them in your area, just stop by our store. We carry both for reasonable prices. Both come in Realtree Hardwoods HD camo pattern that is unbelievably realistic.

FWIW - I am a dealer for Rite in the Rain. They have several products that are the best material on the market for Geocaching log sheets in my opinion. The following are the two options that suit themselves best to Geocaching: 1) Original "Rite in the Rain" All Weather Writing Paper - Designed for all weather situations. Best used for log in caches in challenging environments where the log is protected somewhat from the elements. Much better suited for log books than standard paper. Completely recyclable. 2) "Dura Copy" Synthetic Paper - Designed for extreme situations where weatherproofness and waterproofness is most important. Best used for logs in extreme environments or when log may be exposed directly to the outside elements. Made from a synthetic stock, this waterproof paper can also be used for underwater logs or logs that are continually in extremely wet environments. Hope that sheds some light on the products that Rite in the Rain offer. I am about to make an order this week and if you might have some requests on products, just PM me. Be on the lookout as I will be offering a full Rite in the Rain line available through the store within the next week or two.

Yeah - but have you seen their prices?

I believe the "knock off large Bison tubes" that Confucius was talking about are ones like these. I have quite a few of these and have to say that I think that they are either on par or better than an equivalent bison tube. The have a very hearty o-ring and a robust wall structure to them. Combine that with good thread quality on the body and the lid along with a slightly larger size than your standard micro and I think you have a winner! I would definitely trust these to be waterproof underwater as long as the last person screwed the lid back on properly. Then again as mentioned you cant go wrong with the waterproof match stick containers as well.