Whats a geocache?

[+sword fern]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

[+Cardinal Red]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

The sum of all its parts.

[+sword fern]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

The sum of all its parts.

I knew that.

[+GeoBain]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

The sum of all its parts.

Plus GPS coords.

[+_Wolverine]

Geo is derived from "gps" since we use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers.

[+briansnat]

Geo comes from Earth. Catch comes from catch, meaning that when you find a geocatch you kind of "catch" it.

[4wheelin_fool]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

 

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[jholly]

Geo comes from Earth. Catch comes from catch, meaning that when you find a geocatch you kind of "catch" it.

1. a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little cache in the cellar.
   
2. anything so hidden: The enemy never found our cache of food.
   
3. Alaska and Northern Canada . a small shed elevated on poles above the reach of animals and used for storing food, equipment, etc.
   

 

Don't see anything about catching there.

[+sword fern]

I get it now...not that i didn't earlier...

[+NYPaddleCacher]

Geo comes from Earth. Catch comes from catch, meaning that when you find a geocatch you kind of "catch" it.

1. a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little cache in the cellar.
   
2. anything so hidden: The enemy never found our cache of food.
   
3. Alaska and Northern Canada . a small shed elevated on poles above the reach of animals and used for storing food, equipment, etc.
   

 

Don't see anything about catching there.

 

I've often seen the dictionary definitions of "cache" used to define what a "cache" is, but as I see it, when we use the term "cache" or geocache we're using it within the context of the game/hobby/sport we call geocaching. It's not uncommon for a term to take on a meaning which might no appear in the dictionary when used in a new context. The definition used above do not include a cache, as it is used in computer software (a memory or disk storage area used to store a copy of data so that it can be retrieved quickly for future requests). The "geo" comes from, as Brian suggests, relates it to the earth. However, IMHO, it makes more sense to see it derived from geospatial rather than geography or geology.

[+GeoGeeBee]

Geo comes from Earth. Catch comes from catch, meaning that when you find a geocatch you kind of "catch" it.

1. a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little cache in the cellar.
   
2. anything so hidden: The enemy never found our cache of food.
   
3. Alaska and Northern Canada . a small shed elevated on poles above the reach of animals and used for storing food, equipment, etc.
   

 

Don't see anything about catching there.

Did you hear a whirring sound while you were typing this?

[+Planet]

Geo = earth

Cache comes from the French word "cacher" (cash-ay) for "to hide".

[Dinoprophet]

Geo comes from Earth. Catch comes from catch, meaning that when you find a geocatch you kind of "catch" it.

1. a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little cache in the cellar.
   
2. anything so hidden: The enemy never found our cache of food.
   
3. Alaska and Northern Canada . a small shed elevated on poles above the reach of animals and used for storing food, equipment, etc.
   

 

Don't see anything about catching there.

Did you hear a whirring sound while you were typing this?

Or a whooshing perhaps?

 

Anyway, Brian is mistaken. It's not "catch", it's "cachet", which means "prestige", which you gain by finding one and lose by logging a DNF.

[+Doctroid]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

The sum of all its parts.

 

But some geocaches have no swag, no logbook, and no container.

[+briansnat]

Geo = earth

Cache comes from the French word "cacher" (cash-ay) for "to hide".

 

Where did you get that poppycock nonsense from? Sounds made up.

Edited July 28, 2011 by briansnat

[+Planet]

Geo = earth

Cache comes from the French word "cacher" (cash-ay) for "to hide".

 

Where did you get that poppycock nonsense from? Sounds made up.

 

Well, the first part I stole from you! The second part, my Bonne Maman and Bon Papa told me so, years ago!

That, and French class. "Dit donc, ou est la bibliothèque? Il est tout droit, tu y va tout suite?" "La plume de ma tante est sur la table".

 

edit: did you know that hide and seek is called cache-cache?

Edited July 28, 2011 by Planet

[+DragonsWest]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

 

A 5 gallon bucket or an ammo box.

 

All else are imitations.

Edited July 29, 2011 by DragonsWest

[+t4e]

I mean if the stuff inside is called swag, and the thing you sign is called a logbook and the thing holding that stuff is a container whats a geocache?

 

 

something they used to make in this town in Alberta Canada?