log book infomation

[+athamay]

hi there, very very new to this, the last 2 days infact, and been reading lots of articles ect, and learning as much as i can quickly, however, could someone enlighten me to exactly what info to put on the log book to hide a cache? i/e do i just put my profile user name? or is it, cache code ect as well, thinking of having some labels printed so prehaps peeps can find me on here, can't wait to start hiding stuff,cheers all "the newbie"

[+stijnhommes]

First of all, since your profile lists only 1 find, I would urge you to find a couple more before you start hiding. By finding caches first, you get the experience of seeing good and bad hiding places in action and you'll know what is a waterproof container and what isn't.

 

To answer your question:

A cache should contain an info sheet for non-cachers that refers to geocaching.com so they know what your cache is for. A log can be pretty much a notepad, but it's a good idea to note some important details like the GC-code, your profile name and the hide date in there.

 

What is more important is to label the outside of your geocache whenever possible, so it's recognizable as a non-treatening container.

[+niraD]

Well, the "Official Geocache" stickers that Groundspeak sells have spaces for the cache name, the waypoint (the coordinates, I assume), the GC code, who hid the cache, and contact info.

 

My log books and log sheets include an edited version of Groundspeak's cache note text (see the links in the right column on the Hide and Seek A Geocache page), the name and GC code of the cache, my geocaching handle (niraD), and my phone number.

 

The geocaching policy of one of the local parks requires that caches be labeled as geocaches, that they contain "a note describing the activity to an unintentional finder" (i.e., a cache note) and the owner's contact info. Including the name and GC code of the cache helps "unintentional finders" to identify the correct listing if they are interested in finding out more about geocaching; it may also help geocachers on occasion.

[+athamay]

hey thanx guys that was very helpful, and yes i was defo goin to find about 10 before making up my own boxes, labels logs ect i have just lots of little toys to buy now, lol, but very grateful for the advice, thankyou

[+Bear and Ragged]

hey thanx guys that was very helpful, and yes i was defo goin to find about 10 before making up my own boxes, labels logs ect i have just lots of little toys to buy now, lol, but very grateful for the advice, thankyou

 

Groundspeak suggest finding at least 25...

 

Well worth reading here link for the Hiding caches section.

 

And, as you are in the UK, it's worth reading the GAGB site as well link here

 

And... One of th UK reviewers has a "Help the reviewers" section, with do's and don'ts here http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/default.shtml#

[+athamay]

hey thanx agian, i better had get cracking on with my hunts then lol, and i'm glad that you members are being so helpful to this novice with lots of info, obviously a very informative and friendly site, so watch this space in a few weeks when i attempt do a 1st box,