+GeoAndIrishSport Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I apologize if this question is asked somewhere else, but I tried searching with GeoTool, Geo-Tool, Tool, Tools, and found nothing that seemed to answer specifically. In this post City Limits - East (Salem, OR), or if that link doesn't work, perhaps this will GC209P1. The post basically says this: "A quick find and retrival using my geo-tool. TFTH" There are a couple of posts I've seen referring to Geo-Tools, but this was just one I picked for the question. Is there a list somewhere that explains what this means? Thanks for helping out one of the Newbies. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Many experienced geocachers carry various tools and gadgets to help find/retrieve caches. Examples include mirrors and magnetic pick-up tools with telescoping handles (used by mechanics), magnets attached to monofilament line, grabber tools, flashlights, and even folding stepladders. I'm more familiar with the term TOTT (Tool Of The Trade), but geo-tool could describe such equipment as well. Quote Link to comment
+WhoDis Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I apologize if this question is asked somewhere else, but I tried searching with GeoTool, Geo-Tool, Tool, Tools, and found nothing that seemed to answer specifically. In this post City Limits - East (Salem, OR), or if that link doesn't work, perhaps this will GC209P1. The post basically says this: "A quick find and retrival using my geo-tool. TFTH" There are a couple of posts I've seen referring to Geo-Tools, but this was just one I picked for the question. Is there a list somewhere that explains what this means? Thanks for helping out one of the Newbies. They are just things you use while caching to help you. Like tweezers for getting the logs out of micros. Some sort of grabbing device for getting a cache out of a tree. Maybe a hiking stick to poke around in places you don't want to put you hand. Anything you use to help you play the game. Here's a thread that lists several things people use. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...=239015&hl= Quote Link to comment
+FunnyNose Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Many experienced geocachers carry various tools and gadgets to help find/retrieve caches. Examples include mirrors and magnetic pick-up tools with telescoping handles (used by mechanics), magnets attached to monofilament line, grabber tools, flashlights, and even folding stepladders. I'm more familiar with the term TOTT (Tool Of The Trade), but geo-tool could describe such equipment as well. According to a recent seeker of one of my caches any time a geo tool is used the cache must automatically be rated a difficulity 5 Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I apologize if this question is asked somewhere else, but I tried searching with GeoTool, Geo-Tool, Tool, Tools, and found nothing that seemed to answer specifically. Hey, name calling is not allowed here Kidding, of course. You've got the answer already above. For a lexicon of geocaching terms (which, however, does not include "geo-tool") see here. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 According to a recent seeker of one of my caches any time a geo tool is used the cache must automatically be rated a difficulity 5According to the ClayJar geocache rating system recommended by Groundspeak, a cache with 5-star difficulty "requires specialized knowledge, skills, or equipment to find cache." Is a geotool or TOTT really "specialized equipment"? And even if specialized equipment is used by a cache seeker, that doesn't mean that specialized equipment is required to find the cache. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) On a recent find, a magnetic micro was HIGH up on a metal post. The post was a bit too small to hold my weight (at least I think it was). I used my 7' walking stick -- it has an old golf-shoe spike in the tip (VERY hard to find them now-a-days). I merely used that to get the magnet to transfer to the tip. Replaced the micro in the same fashion. Just an example of a handy TOTT. Other tools: Pointy tweezers (not eyebrow tweezers, but the long surgical-type) Mechanic's grabber (mentioned) Chewing gum comes in handy occasionally (bubble gum is best) A straightened metal coat-hanger (tape a dental mirror to it, also when you need to) Gerber (or other) multi-tool Magnet Heavy cord Best tool-of-the-trade: a 7-yr old with monkey climbing abilities EDIT: Forgot the small backpack, to carry the TOTT, SWAG, first aid, flashlight(s), fire-making and tinder, water/munchies, rain gear, extra logbooks, baggies, pens/pencils, magnetic compass, bug repellant, and for us -- bear spray. Edited July 17, 2010 by Gitchee-Gummee Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Many experienced geocachers carry various tools and gadgets to help find/retrieve caches. Examples include mirrors and magnetic pick-up tools with telescoping handles (used by mechanics), magnets attached to monofilament line, grabber tools, flashlights, and even folding stepladders. I'm more familiar with the term TOTT (Tool Of The Trade), but geo-tool could describe such equipment as well. According to a recent seeker of one of my caches any time a geo tool is used the cache must automatically be rated a difficulity 5 I think that recent seeker is off base. Using a flashlight, screwdriver, tweezers, step ladder, etc. require no specialized skill or knowledge. Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I apologize if this question is asked somewhere else, but I tried searching with GeoTool, Geo-Tool, Tool, Tools, and found nothing that seemed to answer specifically. In this post City Limits - East (Salem, OR), or if that link doesn't work, perhaps this will GC209P1. The post basically says this: "A quick find and retrival using my geo-tool. TFTH" There are a couple of posts I've seen referring to Geo-Tools, but this was just one I picked for the question. Is there a list somewhere that explains what this means? Thanks for helping out one of the Newbies. Have you tried asking the person who used the term? Quote Link to comment
+roziecakes Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Looks like you've gotten a lot of good answers already, but it's nice to see another fairly local cacher on here. I live in Junction City. If you get a chance, check out some of the SAGA (Salem Area Geocaching Association) events. They are a GREAT group of cachers, and also SWAG (Santiam Willamette Area Geocachers); another great group! Happy Caching Quote Link to comment
+GeoAndIrishSport Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Thank you everyone for all your input. I kinda figured there were 'things' that people carried around with them, and now I see I'll have to make me a shopping list. Quote Link to comment
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