Cache upgrade

[hoosier guy]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

[+dfx]

it could potentially affect some challenge caches, but the likelihood of that being a problem is probably quite low.

[+GeoGeeBee]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

 

Are you talking about upgrading a cache that you own? Or do you mean you would replace some random stranger's film can with a shiny new ammo can?

 

If it's your cache, knock yourself out. If it's not, just sign the log and leave it like you found it, please!

[jholly]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

I have a couple guard rail caches I would like you to replace with a nice 30 cal ammo. Just let me know when you do it so I can see if the ammo cans meet with my approval

[+bflentje]

it could potentially affect some challenge caches, but the likelihood of that being a problem is probably quite low.

 

I have upgraded my own on several occasions. I would not upgrade someone else's unless I was replacing a shattered cache.

 

And as a challenge cacher myself, that would be the last thing on my mind. The cache comes first.

[+L0ne.R]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

 

When I get notification of a new cache in my area and it turns out to be a micro I'll put it on my ignore list. If the CO changes the container to a bigger size it'll still be on my ignore list. So that's the only "issue" I can think of. But I say go for it. In my opinion it's much better to have a larger cache out there then to worry about anyone who's put that cache on their ignore list. I think I'll go through my 'I' list to see if anyone has changed the size of their cache.

[hoosier guy]

Sorry for not being clear enough on that guys. Yeah a couple of my own caches are small and I though I could get a better container at the same ords.

 

I was think of any possible problems that may cause for searchers and the point Lone R brings up is a good one. Appreciate the input, happy caching.

[Andronicus]

I upgraded a micro to a small. I got some positive comments from searchers using an old PQ.

Edited December 10, 2010 by Andronicus

[+niraD]

I upgraded a cache that I adopted from a bare small container (decon container) to a camouflaged regular container. The comments about the new container (including those from the original owner) have all been very positive.

 

I wouldn't upgrade (or otherwise replace) someone else's container without coordinating my efforts with the owner in advance.

[+Kyle98632]

I've actually started doing this to a few of my caches. Infact, I just bought some new, larger caches today. I've been reviewing many of my micros and trying to upsize them or archive them if they are not in special locations. I've not dealt with many problems changing cache sizes at all, but if you are going to change the spirit of the cache alot (hiding much further away, very cleaver hides, ones that havent been found in months, etc) you could consider archiving the cache and submitting the larger cache as a new one.

 

I'm pretty luck to live in an area where there are few lamp pole type caches, but the generic micros can always use an upgrade if

[+BlueDeuce]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

 

I'll admit it. I've placed caches that later I decided someone else could do a better job. I'm not the most creative when it comes to caches, (my skills lay elsewhere) so I archived the cache and left it for someone else.

 

I do have a couple that I am very happy with, even one that was openly criticized for being too far to walk to. (.60 miles)

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

I upgrade my containers. When I get to the geostore and buy ammo cans this week, I'll be replacing some plastic jars I placed with the ammo cans.

 

No problems.

[AZcachemeister]

While container size is not (should not be) the final determiner of cache quality, a larger container will usually be perceived as better in most cases.

[+power69]

Has anyone decided that a cache location really deserved a better cache and say, replaced a 35mm with an ammo can? See any problems a switch like this could cause?

A throwdown? yeah, i had a 4.5 star D replaced with a film cannister placed in 1 star P&G style and a 4 star D replaced with a keyholder hid in 1 star fashion. I always enjoyed the free containers when the existing ones are still there

[+power69]

While container size is not (should not be) the final determiner of cache quality, a larger container will usually be perceived as better in most cases.

but certain areas can't always support a larger container.

[+hzoi]

Upgrading your own containers is fine, certainly if they need it, I'd consider that part of regular cache maintenance.

 

If, in changing the containers, you find you need to move the cache to a new hiding place, you may want to consider archiving the old listing and publishing a new cache rather than changing the coordinates and modifying the difficulty and terrain rating. After all, if you're changing the cache so much that it's essentially a new cache, why not give other folks in the area another chance to go look for it?