+frinklabs Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Without getting into specifics, I had an idea for a field puzzle cache that would require bringing something not that commonplace with you to figure out the coordinates of the final. I am wondering if anyone has seen anything like this and can post some GC codes but no spoilers? Quote Link to comment
+JAT2010 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Without getting into specifics, I had an idea for a field puzzle cache that would require bringing something not that commonplace with you to figure out the coordinates of the final. I am wondering if anyone has seen anything like this and can post some GC codes but no spoilers? How about printing some extra co-ords in funny colours, and having the cacher lay a sheet of red or yellow plastic over the top to reveal the details? Ive seen caches in tubes that require a bottle of water to float the cache up. (And frustrated cachers rip the tube up and turn it upside down) Battery contacts exposed outside of a sealed box with a panel full of holes. Some holes blocked up inside, some not. Attach a battery, a lamp inside lights up and shows numbers through the holes..? Quote Link to comment
+CanadianRockies Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 GC2DPG3 required a #4 Tri Wing screwdriver to open the ammo can. Fortunately, such a tool permanently resided in a nearby cache. Quote Link to comment
+dprovan Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 If the idea is for them to guess what to bring, at least make it fair and give them a fighting chance to recognize something's required and provide clues as to what. Very annoying to walk a mile to the start of a multi only to discover that, for no good reason, a UV light is required. On the other hand, if the idea is just to have them do something unusual, you could provide the tool yourself. I've see a few caches do that. Quote Link to comment
+OZ2CPU Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 some of the special tools I recall we used to find or open a cache scuba equipment rock-tree climbing equipment ladder robe ladder robes long thick metal sticks magnets small sting with magnet key mounted on TB allen key to open container screw drivers to open containers (UV light to read secret codes, not really a special tool) Quote Link to comment
medoug Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 some of the special tools I recall we used to find or open a cache scuba equipment rock-tree climbing equipment ladder robe ladder robes long thick metal sticks magnets small sting with magnet key mounted on TB allen key to open container screw drivers to open containers (UV light to read secret codes, not really a special tool) Are the "robes" for early morning FTF attempts when you don't want to take the time to get dressed? Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The most unusual tool I've had to use is a car battery. But the one that probably takes the cake is the radiation suit required for one of Vinny's caches (although IIRC he does provide it if you get that far). Quote Link to comment
+jellis Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Been to one where you had to find a hidden fishing pole nearby that you had to hook the cache that was hanging up high on a telephone pole. Quote Link to comment
+Ohiosiouxfan Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 GC20PT2 requires a Torx #9 driver. Quote Link to comment
+Kalkendotters Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Needed for some caches: Bicycle pump RFID reader wrench laptop (to read a USB stick) Not really special (anymore): barcode reader WiFi-able device Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Some of the tools I can recall using for field puzzles and similar challenges include: magnetic compass (to detect the metal container of an otherwise NIAH hide) UV light pole with a hook (which CO hid near the cache) fishing line with magnet (which CO hid near the cache) something iron or steel (to attract the magnet attached to cache itself) tape measure mirror But my favorite was a cache that required you to bring a tool of your choice to retrieve and replace a cache that was located about 20 feet above ground level. I used a painter's extension pole with a dandelion tool secured to the business end. Others used extension ladders and who knows what else. Quote Link to comment
+edscott Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Binoculars to read the coordinates for the final of a two stage multi that were printed on a wooden paint stirrer lashed way up in a tree about 150 feet from the listed coordinates for stage 1. it is now archived but the page is here Quote Link to comment
+Alkhalikoi Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I've done one in Arizona that required the use of a fifteen foot pole with a hook to both open the cache (which was about 18' in the air) and I'm getting one next weekend (well, attempting) that apparently requires the use of a bicycle tire pump! Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 GC34HN9 is the start of a nice series that uses a special tool for each one. Nice that all of the tools are tied to a large tool box for you to take with you along the way... Quote Link to comment
+eagsc7 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Very annoying to walk a mile to the start of a multi only to discover that, for no good reason, a UV light is required. It wasn't a mile, and if you would have seen the UV Light Required Attribute.... The Steaks Quote Link to comment
DeltaNyne Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Wow, some interesting tools *gets note pad out! The most interesting ones iv come across in my short careerer of GC are a Hook/line and sinker (also the name of the cache), Climbing gear and an 8meter carbon pole (for fishing) that i mounted a helping hand litter picker to and some string to get a high up cache. Other than that a good old compass and map when we used to letterbox 25/30 years ago As soon as i reach 1000 caches im going to start laying some interesting and challenging caches - I think for the most part there isnt enough imagination in the uk! Ill also get a premium membership when i reach 1000, for now im just completing a personal challenge of 1000 with out it. Quote Link to comment
+GeePa Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 GC232EV (Out of Sight) requires a number of things (some of which are physical objects): 1. 12 Inch Ruler 2. Video Camera 3. Thermos of hot water 4. Polarized sunglasses 5. Knowledge of Braille 6. Knowledge of Shakespeare sonnets 7. AA and AAA batteries 8. Knowledge of Binary 9. Absorbent dish towel 10. Telephone I have figured out the starting point for this one, but have not attempted it yet. Quote Link to comment
+dprovan Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Very annoying to walk a mile to the start of a multi only to discover that, for no good reason, a UV light is required. It wasn't a mile, and if you would have seen the UV Light Required Attribute.... It was a mile from where I parked, and if the UV Light Required Attribute had been set, I wouldn't have complained. Quote Link to comment
+Roman! Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Very annoying to walk a mile to the start of a multi only to discover that, for no good reason, a UV light is required. It wasn't a mile, and if you would have seen the UV Light Required Attribute.... It was a mile from where I parked, and if the UV Light Required Attribute had been set, I wouldn't have complained. Hmmm, seems he should have used th <1 mile attribute too. Quote Link to comment
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