New to Geocaching

[+wallyhunt]

Hi,

 

I am new to this game. Seems like a bit of a good way to get some exercise, find out about what others find interesting, and of local features and history.

 

I signed up two days ago, and so far, have had two finds, and three not found.

 

Is it permitted to create a "cache" that has no contents, and for the "cache" to be either an object with its "cache id" written on it, and a password (used to verify the find). Could the cache be: a key? a laminated card like a business card? or a strip of metal?

 

I like the idea of putting a key somewhere, and engraving it with its id, and password.

 

Wally

[crawil]

Before you start planning cache placements, give The Cache Listing Requirements / Guidelines a through read. It will answer many of your questions. Then go out and find several in your area! Nothing beats understanding like experience.

[+NYPaddleCacher]

Hi,

 

I am new to this game. Seems like a bit of a good way to get some exercise, find out about what others find interesting, and of local features and history.

 

I signed up two days ago, and so far, have had two finds, and three not found.

 

Is it permitted to create a "cache" that has no contents, and for the "cache" to be either an object with its "cache id" written on it, and a password (used to verify the find). Could the cache be: a key? a laminated card like a business card? or a strip of metal?

 

I like the idea of putting a key somewhere, and engraving it with its id, and password.

 

Wally

 

A cache should, at a minimum, have a log for finders to sign. For a multi-cache, almost anything could be used as a preliminary stage for the final cache, but the final must have a log. I have found multi cache where the first stage was just a set of coordinates painted on a rock.

[+BrrrMo]

Hi,

 

I am new to this game. Seems like a bit of a good way to get some exercise, find out about what others find interesting, and of local features and history.

 

I signed up two days ago, and so far, have had two finds, and three not found.

 

Is it permitted to create a "cache" that has no contents, and for the "cache" to be either an object with its "cache id" written on it, and a password (used to verify the find). Could the cache be: a key? a laminated card like a business card? or a strip of metal?

 

I like the idea of putting a key somewhere, and engraving it with its id, and password.

 

Wally

 

Check out Earth Caches, they are somewhat like what you are asking.

[+StarBrand]

I'll second reading the guidelines - I mean REALLY reading them and understanding them before you attempt to hide a cache.

 

But to answer your question directly: No - A cache must have at a minimum, a logsheet of some kind. Keyword (password) caches have not been allowed for some years.

 

I am certain you can be creative enough to disguise a container in plain sight!!