+johnnyfoundthespot Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I know the only dumb question is one not asked but I am almost afraid to ask but here goes, "what is a bison tube"? I have seen it mentioned several times but I am not sure what it is. And it is OK to laugh! Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/e8f112d8-0186-4d1f-8bf0-64e1b1235a91.jpg Compared to a golf ball Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 These containers in the Groundspeak Shop are also nearly identical: Micro Cache Capsule Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Bison tube - small, cylindrical tube. Have a look at the top 3 here. edit to add - please don't be afraid to ask questions - see my sig line! Edited January 5, 2012 by popokiiti Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Here's another reference with a photo of various size Bison tubes: http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Bison_tube Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Plenty of photo examples already. The name comes from the company that originally sold them, Bison Designs. In the beginning there were two sizes, small and very small. Now any small, aluminum tubular container is commonly called a Bison Tube by geocachers. Quote Link to comment
+Fiver1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Why would you respond to a legitimate question in this manner? The OP apparently is relatively new to our hobby and to this forum and asked a simple question. Granted, a Google search would have answered his question, but isn't that what this forum is all about, helping someone with a question? Remember, we all started out with little knowledge of geocaching, and either learned on our own, or read this forum to learn. Remember, you only get one chance at a first impression. Quote Link to comment
oliantoine Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Why would you respond to a legitimate question in this manner? The OP apparently is relatively new to our hobby and to this forum and asked a simple question. Granted, a Google search would have answered his question, but isn't that what this forum is all about, helping someone with a question? Remember, we all started out with little knowledge of geocaching, and either learned on our own, or read this forum to learn. Remember, you only get one chance at a first impression. +1 I'm french speaking Belgian, pretty new to Geocaching, and also asked myself where does that term come from. Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Not all bisons are created equal. These will hold up to fifteen geocoins. Quote Link to comment
+tsnyder88 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Not all bisons are created equal. These will hold up to fifteen geocoins. where did you find those? Quote Link to comment
+Foothills Drifter Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Why would you respond to a legitimate question in this manner? The OP apparently is relatively new to our hobby and to this forum and asked a simple question. Granted, a Google search would have answered his question, but isn't that what this forum is all about, helping someone with a question? Remember, we all started out with little knowledge of geocaching, and either learned on our own, or read this forum to learn. Remember, you only get one chance at a first impression. +1 I'm french speaking Belgian, pretty new to Geocaching, and also asked myself where does that term come from. Howdy...... Looks like some folks ain't got no sense of humor... Vern / Foothills Drifter... Quote Link to comment
+Fiver1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Why would you respond to a legitimate question in this manner? The OP apparently is relatively new to our hobby and to this forum and asked a simple question. Granted, a Google search would have answered his question, but isn't that what this forum is all about, helping someone with a question? Remember, we all started out with little knowledge of geocaching, and either learned on our own, or read this forum to learn. Remember, you only get one chance at a first impression. +1 I'm french speaking Belgian, pretty new to Geocaching, and also asked myself where does that term come from. Howdy...... Looks like some folks ain't got no sense of humor... Vern / Foothills Drifter... That's what smileys are for, to convey the meaning of a statement. Had one been present that indicated the post was of a joking nature, then I would not have responded as I did. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Keep in mind too that this is the "Getting Started" forum. Here, it's better to answer all questions (even LMGTFY questions) as helpfully as possible. Quote Link to comment
+johnnyfoundthespot Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks all for the replies and information. I did say it was ok to laugh so I took the smart-aleck response as I hope it was intended.... Or maybe they did not know what it is and was their best attempt! Quote Link to comment
+bflentje Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 It is a tube in a Bisons ear behind the ear drum in which sound travels Why would you respond to a legitimate question in this manner? The OP apparently is relatively new to our hobby and to this forum and asked a simple question. Granted, a Google search would have answered his question, but isn't that what this forum is all about, helping someone with a question? Remember, we all started out with little knowledge of geocaching, and either learned on our own, or read this forum to learn. Remember, you only get one chance at a first impression. Because no matter how hard some people try, they just can't say anything nice. Just wait until you get into the non-Getting Started forums. You'd better have a thick skin for all of the predators that hang out there. Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Not all bisons are created equal. These will hold up to fifteen geocoins. where did you find those? www.gxproxy.com Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 If those are round; and GC come in square plastic sleeves; how well do they fit? Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) If those are round; and GC come in square plastic sleeves; how well do they fit? Micro to 1.5" geocoins would probably fit fine with their sleeves. "Oversize" coins, less so. The stated geocoin capacity was for coins not in sleeves. Edited January 7, 2012 by Ladybug Kids Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks for the reply; I've never seen traveling coins not in a sleeve. Quote Link to comment
+sholomar Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I didn't know what one was either my first time out... would explain why I did not find the cache. Quote Link to comment
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