+BigFurryMonster Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 A few months ago, I was going to hide a cache. Bought a couple of geocaches (similar to these) at the local store. After some testing and checking if they would fit in the hiding place, I used one for the actual cache. Now - with the Christmas' and New Year's festivities, I found out that this type of geocache containers are actually great for storing food. Do you also have the tendancy to look at store items as potential geocache containers? Quote Link to comment
+trail hound Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 (edited) Never mind ....Read post wrong....Still not awake Edited January 1, 2006 by trail hound Quote Link to comment
+BigFurryMonster Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Don't worry - I won't use them as actual caches after storing food in them. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I prefer a sturdier container, like a Lock And Lock. I was marinating some food to be cooked at a friend's house. Friend asked what I was transporting the duck breasts and marinade in. Without thinking, I said 'A Geocache container." Quote Link to comment
+Rich the Bushwhacker Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I made the mistake of setting my new Lock n Locks on the kitchen counter. Before I knew it, they were filled with pasta and put in the pantry. What a waste. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 We got a whole set of lock-n-locks for christmas. Most were the good square ones that might make their way into nature. A few were the round ones that already found their way to the trash can. Quote Link to comment
Verga Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 We got a whole set of lock-n-locks for christmas. Most were the good square ones that might make their way into nature. A few were the round ones that already found their way to the trash can. Mmmm might be a stupid question, but what is wrong with the round ones? Quote Link to comment
tonyaltn Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 What about boaters dry boxes, they are very waterproof and air tight and can withstand the elements. They are about the size of an ammo can but lighter, I was thinking of trying one if I ever decide to make a cache...anyone ever use these? Quote Link to comment
Pipanella Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 A few months ago, I was going to hide a cache. Bought a couple of geocaches (similar to these) at the local store. After some testing and checking if they would fit in the hiding place, I used one for the actual cache. Now - with the Christmas' and New Year's festivities, I found out that this type of geocache containers are actually great for storing food. Do you also have the tendancy to look at store items as potential geocache containers? Yes! Quote Link to comment
+CraigInCT Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 ...I found out that this type of geocache containers are actually great for storing food. You're talking CRAZY!!! Food and schwag don't mix. Once your McDonalds happy meal toys are covered in food, no one will trade for them. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 We got a whole set of lock-n-locks for christmas. Most were the good square ones that might make their way into nature. A few were the round ones that already found their way to the trash can. Mmmm might be a stupid question, but what is wrong with the round ones? The square ones have tabs that fit over little pins and keep a good lock. The round ones have tabs that just snap down over the edge of the lower half. These tend to pop off. They don't even keep a good seal in the fridge, I wouldn't leave one in the woods. Quote Link to comment
+tands Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I work at a school district IT dept. We have a safe there that's pretty fire and theft proof, but it is not certified waterproof. I store backup tapes in it. But before I put them in the safe, I put them in an ammo can. After seeing barnacle-encrusted ammo cans with dry contents in cache photos, I'm a believer in ammo cans. - T of TandS Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 ... of geocache containers are actually great for storing food. [snip] You could have saved yourself alot of trouble by reading the latest printed issue of Today's Cacher (issue #2) where Criminal did an indepth expose on this very topic!! Quote Link to comment
+ChileHead Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I was marinating some food to be cooked at a friend's house. I do not recommend marination of food in an ammo can though. Quote Link to comment
+cachew nut Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) The ammo cans are NOT microwave safe either. Edited January 2, 2006 by cachew nut Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 ... of geocache containers are actually great for storing food. [snip] You could have saved yourself alot of trouble by reading the latest printed issue of Today's Cacher (issue #2) where Criminal did an indepth expose on this very topic!! That was hilarious! Quote Link to comment
+GEO.JOE Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I am in a major mental dilemma. I got 6 Lock & Locks. I don't need any cache containers right now and these Lock & Locks are tons better than the cheep stuff I am currently using as food storage containers, but I can't bring myself to put food in them just in case I want to use them for caches I think I will go buy 2 more sets Quote Link to comment
+One of the Texas Vikings Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I made the mistake of setting my new Lock n Locks on the kitchen counter. Before I knew it, they were filled with pasta and put in the pantry. What a waste. I know the feeling, I did the same with my ammo cans.... Now, I have pasta in one and bean soup in the other... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I came home the other day and my wife told me "I hope you don't mind but I went into the basement and borrowed one of your Lock n Locks to store my cookies". The nerve! Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 hmmm, cookies Quote Link to comment
+gof1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I pulled a lock-n-lock out of the fridge today and found a log book, pencil, and some dollar store junk. I wonder what happened to the potato salad? Quote Link to comment
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