+RPatey219 Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Just wondering if anyone would like to share some of their creative cache ideas and/or things they do to winterproof a cache? Quote
+ngrrfan Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I don't do a thing to "winterize" my caches. They survive very well on their own. Just a week ago I checked on a cache I hid 18 months ago and it was in excellent shape. The only reason I checked on it was because I was in the area hiding another cache. Quote
+mwellman Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Just wondering if anyone would like to share some of their creative cache ideas and/or things they do to winterproof a cache? Hi RPatey219, Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta. We visited Newfoundland 3 years ago for a family reunion at Wellman's Cove, North of Springdale. Beautiful province! And some great caches! We don't anything to winterize our caches either, as we use Lock'n'Locks and ammo cans that can survive our -30 C winters and +30 C summers, (-30 and + 100 F), as well as wind, sun, rain and even being submerged in water like in this year's rainy spring/summer. We may have one or two caches hidden inside plastic animals, but again they are the tough outdoor plastic. As for creative cache ideas, check out the Cool Cache Containers topic in this forum. Enjoy your Geocaching Adventures! mwellman Quote
knowschad Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 One idea that I have never actually put into practice, is to paint three adjacent sides of an ammo can white, and the other three, woodland camo, and ask people to rehide it correctly for the season. That wouldn't seriously make it any harder to find, but I do think it would add a little fun to the cache. Quote
+the4dirtydogs Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I use ammo cans where it snows. Haven't had one problem yet. So I really think it's a matter of not using a crappy container and try to place the cache in a good location to protect the container a little more. hope this helps. Quote
+niraD Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 In the long run, it takes less time and money to use a weatherproof container in the first place, rather than starting with a lesser container and trying to make it weatherproof. Quote
+RPatey219 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks people! Great suggestions so far. Keep 'em coming. Quote
+RPatey219 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Just wondering if anyone would like to share some of their creative cache ideas and/or things they do to winterproof a cache? Hi RPatey219, Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta. We visited Newfoundland 3 years ago for a family reunion at Wellman's Cove, North of Springdale. Beautiful province! And some great caches! We don't anything to winterize our caches either, as we use Lock'n'Locks and ammo cans that can survive our -30 C winters and +30 C summers, (-30 and + 100 F), as well as wind, sun, rain and even being submerged in water like in this year's rainy spring/summer. We may have one or two caches hidden inside plastic animals, but again they are the tough outdoor plastic. As for creative cache ideas, check out the Cool Cache Containers topic in this forum. Enjoy your Geocaching Adventures! mwellman Thanks! I plan on taking a trip to AB to see some family in the next couple years. Excited to find some caches there for sure! Quote
+Mr. 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Like others have said, I typically like to use ammo cans and lock-n-locks when I can. I also normally check my caches in the fall, just to make sure everything is in shape for the winter. I normally make sure the containers are dry, weather seals are in place, everything closes up tight, and that the logbooks aren't full. In the spring I'll usually check them again to ensure they've made it through the winter ok, and are ready for increased activity in the summer. It's usually overkill if you've started with decent containers to begin with, but I think finders appreciate it. Quote
+L0ne.R Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 It's usually overkill if you've started with decent containers to begin with, but I think finders appreciate it. We do. Quote
+Nature Kids Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 We use a wide mouth thermos. They're water tight & work great. Quote
z0mbieCache Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 One idea that I have never actually put into practice, is to paint three adjacent sides of an ammo can white, and the other three, woodland camo, and ask people to rehide it correctly for the season. That wouldn't seriously make it any harder to find, but I do think it would add a little fun to the cache. thats a clever idea! Quote
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