HuntersUS Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 (edited) We will be hiding our first cache tomorrow. Any advice? We will be using an ammo box. We have read everything on the website. Edited December 27, 2005 by HuntersUS Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 An ammo box is a good start. Just be sure to paint or sand out the military markings and mark the outside clearly as a geocache. Also, be familiar with the guidelines for placing a cache. This could head off approval issues and wasted effort on your part. Hide your cache somewhere where it won't be accidently discovered. Even if its marked as a geocache, it can cause alarm if found by a non geocacher. Try to hide it in as natural manner as possible. An unnatural looking pile of sticks begs for a non geocacher to investigate and this can result in a call to the police, or the theft of the cache. Other than that, try to find a spot that has some redeeming value. A nice view, an historic site, an oddity or perhaps just a pleasant walk. Do that and your cache is already better than 3/4 of the caches out there. And above all, be ready to maintain your cache. Weekly or monthly visits aren't necessary, but if someone reports a problem, try to get out there promptly to check it out. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
+5winters Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Good luck! We just submitted our second cache for approval a couple of days ago. I was worried at first about hiding caches but I think its cool to see the logs coming in. If you've read the information on this website Id also recommend the great website "Geocacher U" (the link is on the resources page) My only other advice is to have fun. Quote Link to comment
+GPSOkie Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I just hid my first cache yesterday and it's first find was today. Just make sure the coordinates are good and that you have a good supply of swag Good luck ! It is truly a thrill to place your first cache nad have it found ! Quote Link to comment
+2Rad4U Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Yep, we just hid our first one before Christmas and it has already been found three times! It's and ammo box hidden beside a creek in a 400 acre wooded area (park). If I was caching, I would like to find it. That's the criteria we used. Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) If I was caching, I would like to find it. That's the criteria we used. I like that !!! Stick to the gudelines and follow that advice and all of us should enjoy your hides. Edited December 28, 2005 by StarBrand Quote Link to comment
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