+superfastcacher Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) I am planning on placing a type of a multicache where I use many different geocache containers. I am wondering what are some cool and cheap geocache containers and where can I get them? Also where can I get regular 35 mm containers and other regular geocache containers? Where can I buy camoflage duct tape, not on the internet? Edited August 25, 2007 by superfastcacher Quote Link to comment
+stepshep Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 For unique containers at a good price try eBay. Camo tape can be found at Wal-Mart and your local outdoors store. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have found different-shaped cookie and candy tins at Thrift Stores for reasonable prices. Lock 'n Lock containers can be found at Target and Wal-mart. They come in all different sizes and shapes. Sometimes Wal-mart has the cammo tape . . . sometimes not . . . I have purchased different colors of spray paint at a nearby Auto Parts store for more reasonable prices than at the "Art Store." That works pretty well on the metal containers. Black duct tape also works if you are hiding the container in the dark shadow under a tree or bush. Quote Link to comment
+elmuyloco5 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 You can usually get free film canisters anywhere film is developed, you just have to ask. We also use sports bottles. With a little aquarium grade silicone in the drinking spout, it becomes very water proof. I put it in the inside of the lid to ensure nothing could tear away at the silicone. Infact, on anything that you need to seal off a small hole or slit, aquarium grade silicone will work to plug it up. You can get it cheaply at Lowes or Home Depot in varying sized tubes. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 You can usually get free film canisters anywhere film is developed, you just have to ask. We also use sports bottles. With a little aquarium grade silicone in the drinking spout, it becomes very water proof. I put it in the inside of the lid to ensure nothing could tear away at the silicone. Infact, on anything that you need to seal off a small hole or slit, aquarium grade silicone will work to plug it up. You can get it cheaply at Lowes or Home Depot in varying sized tubes. If you use film canisters, and I don't recommend it, don't use the black ones with the gray lids. Those are definitely not waterproof. The Fuji type, with the lid that fits inside, are more weatherproof. If you want a container about that size, the plastic waterproof match containers in the camping section at Wal-Mart are less than a dollar and they work better. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Where can I buy camoflage duct tape, not on the internet? Walmart or any place that sells hunting supplies. I am wondering what are some cool and cheap geocache containers and where can I get them? Lock n Locks. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, are inexpensive and are found in Walmart, Target and many grocery stores. Here are two articles I wrote on cache containers last year that might be helpful. Micro containers Regular sized containers Quote Link to comment
+potshot Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) Ace Hardware stores in California sell Krylon camouflage spray paint. It works pretty good. I haven't used it on any cache containers but I've slowly been painting my truck and some other camping utensils with it. I've been seeing some cool tins in the offices of the building I've been working in lately. OLN sports magnetic toy containers. They come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. I'm going to have to shop around for them. The ones I saw gave me some good ideas. Happy Hunting! Edited August 25, 2007 by potshot Quote Link to comment
+Manco46er Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'd also recommend staying away from the film cannisters. Their not that water proof and over the long haul they just don't stand up to the elements, at least not around my neck of the woods. Opt for the match holder or if you know anyone that is diabetic, ask them for their used test strip containers. They are about the same size as a film cannister(slightly smaller), have an attached flip cover and more importantly keep the elements out alot better. Plus they don't cost you a thing! Quote Link to comment
+elmuyloco5 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You might also want to think about using some of the waterproof beach containers (the kind you can get to put your keys in and such at the beach). They're definately waterproof and you can get 12 for around $5 at the Oriental Trading Co. online. School supply sites also sell test tubes that are thick plastic (similar to pop bottle forms) and they have screw on lids. They're also very waterproof and you can get them pretty cheap online too. They are usually 6 inches long and about 1 1/2 to 2 in. in diameter. We have a bunch as we homeschool, and those things get dropped like crazy and still haven't broken in 5 years. Quote Link to comment
+x_Marks_the_spot Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 We are particularly big fans of cylindrical items with threaded lids. They tend to be fantastically waterproof. So we have used Nalgene bottles and thermoses (with the glass insulator removed). Both of these are only really economical for us if they come from a thrift store. But for God's sake, man, don't ask anyone around here about Peanut Butter jars! Ah!! Oh no! What have I done?!? Quote Link to comment
+kingsting Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have some M&M's tubes out there that have been holding up very well in the weather. They now come in 3 or 4 sizes and lots of colors. The black ones or Shrek (brown with black swirls) need very little camo. Just about every major department store and grocery store is carrying Lock & Locks. They come in a lot of sizes including some very small ones. Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 flat black spray paint over a Bacon Bits plastic jar works well for me. Quote Link to comment
+Boots! Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was on the phone to my brother the other day, and I was explaining the hobby to him. His response was amazing: he came up with a couple container ideas the were just brilliant. One that I can't wait to try out is this: he wants me to seal up the bizzness end of a turkey baster with silicone, and then take off the bulb end, put in a scroll and a pencil, and voila! What do you think? Quote Link to comment
Uberquandary Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nalgene containers in general, not just nalgene bottles, work well. Quote Link to comment
+superfastcacher Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 I have no clue what a turcky biz thing is Quote Link to comment
tomthemagicman Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I have some M&M's tubes out there that have been holding up very well in the weather. They now come in 3 or 4 sizes and lots of colors. The black ones or Shrek (brown with black swirls) need very little camo. Just about every major department store and grocery store is carrying Lock & Locks. They come in a lot of sizes including some very small ones. I personaly HATE food container caches. I mean actual things that food have been eaten out of. Like smarty tubes and other strange food containers. My policy is if your into geocaching, put alittle money into it. Try lock n' lock. Quote Link to comment
+mtngoat1979 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 One thing I have tried is an old raquetball container. It takes spray paint really well, and it has enough room for some swag and a logbook. The top does a pretty good job at keeping things out, of course I cache in California so waterproofing is not as important. Quote Link to comment
+Danman430 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 At the paintball/airsoft/BB-gun isle in Wal-Mart there are tubes that can hold 400 paint-balls,they are waterproof,the cap is spring-loaded (when you open it the cap flips open) and stand up to the elements really well.They need camoing,but for $2 a container it's worth it. Quote Link to comment
+angel77ra Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Creativity makes the best cache. I recently made a cache out of the small silica preservefr at the bottom of a tylenol bottle. With a few drops of boat glue this container became waterproof. Next I assembled a few copper tubes together and placed it near a water line. I get plenty of comments on the construction and ultimately this cost me nothing as I found these existing pieces in the shed.I would definately shy away from any type of food containers as the critters can even smell through bleach.It is satisfying to sign a log in a bison hung in a tree but it is memorable when you have to work a bit for it. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I was on the phone to my brother the other day, and I was explaining the hobby to him. His response was amazing: he came up with a couple container ideas the were just brilliant. One that I can't wait to try out is this: he wants me to seal up the bizzness end of a turkey baster with silicone, and then take off the bulb end, put in a scroll and a pencil, and voila! What do you think? Try getting the log and pencil out of the baster and bulb ends....I am thinking of a cacher who may inadvertently put it in too far - beyond the reach of tweezers. Quote Link to comment
+sixsix210 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've found screw top travel containers that hold up well, and are found at the dollar store in a bag of six. Six for a dollar? I have only placed one in the wild, but stuffed the others with tissue paper and left them on my porch all winter. The paper is nice and dry... Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 A quick check reveals the OP is from Minnesota (land of 10,000 lakes and 20,000,000 gophers) for a year-round container you may wish to avoid plastics, which become brittle in cold. While Lock-and-Lock containers are a favoutite among many, the hinges may not take kindly to being bent by finders during Winter. Avoid any steel containers which are not galvanized against corrosion if the cache will be fully exposed to the elements. Your best bet may be Nalgene drinking bottles, the sort with the wide mouth. Bicycling water bottles may work, but often leak a bit. A little work with silicone sealant may help you there. Quote Link to comment
+power69 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 For unique containers at a good price try eBay. Camo tape can be found at Wal-Mart and your local outdoors store. Ahhhh ebay. where you can buy a $4.99 home depot sprinkler head for $19.99+ship because they call it a "cool geocache idea" Quote Link to comment
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