+L0ne.R Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). Quote
+Redfist Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). I always like finding carabiners. Quote
+Pirate Grrlz Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Quote
+L0ne.R Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Not being a nano fan, I've heard about micro-log rollers but have never used one. But I might consider leaving them as trade items. Is there a do-it-yourself version? I looked at the one in the GC shop....$8US is a bit pricey. Quote
+Kacher82 Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Leave the fishing lures out, unless you have some without hooks. Quote
+Pirate Grrlz Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) A lure in the package is just as safe as a pin, in fact, I've been stuck by pins many times in a cache when the back come loose or off, at least with a lure I'm more cautious. Edited June 6, 2013 by Pirate Grrlz Quote
+briansnat Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 I agree with most of what has been mentioned, tools, fishing lures, LED lights, and carabiners. Also flag decals, playing cards, trail maps, music CDs and DVDs and fresh batteries. Quote
+BlackRose67 Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Not being a nano fan, I've heard about micro-log rollers but have never used one. But I might consider leaving them as trade items. Is there a do-it-yourself version? Go to Princess Auto or some other place that sells small cotter pins. That's what I use for micro and nano log rollers. $5.99 for 144 in varying sizes. Quote
+uxorious Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Leave the fishing lures out, unless you have some without hooks. Nothing wrong with fishing lures, you just need to be sure the hook is secured. Make sure whatever you protect it with won't come off while people are rummaging around in the cache. Quote
+Viajero Perdido Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Well a beer of course. (Yeah yeah, I know). Quote
+Walts Hunting Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 That famous Farrah Fawcett poster. If you are to young to remember here is one on eBay. http://compare.ebay.com/like/370748248923?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar Quote
+geodarts Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 My daughter was just telling me about "bronies," which are apparently men (usually between 20-40) who are obsessed with My Little Pony. You can never tell what will be interesting to someone. Quote
+Roman! Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 My daughter was just telling me about "bronies," which are apparently men (usually between 20-40) who are obsessed with My Little Pony. You can never tell what will be interesting to someone. I doubt they get out much. Quote
+cerberus1 Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) My daughter was just telling me about "bronies," which are apparently men (usually between 20-40) who are obsessed with My Little Pony. You can never tell what will be interesting to someone. Bronies and geocaching - Apparently they're everywhere.... Edited June 6, 2013 by cerberus1 Quote
Hosscatt Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Bought some fishing swivels and lures today, tide-to-go erasers, and those hamster wood chews(leaving in pack) to leave. Trying to find stuff that appeals to a wide variety of people. Quote
+Harry Dolphin Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Briansnat leaves (used to leave?) magnetic compasses in his caches! I never knew where to get them. The one I got is great! (That was eight years ago...) Second best find was a plastic sink drainer. Other than that, I don't generally care about swag. Unless it's a cow or a bear, or a dolphin... Quote
+wmpastor Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). Okay, you ruled out cigs, lighters & knives. I guess "family-friendly" rules out racy calendars and beer. Oh, well, nothing left - nothing at all! Quote
+cerberus1 Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Fishing flies (figured someone would say flies are often found in caches ) Lures Small tools. Multi anything... Zipper pulls (aging hands, they are a Godsend) Carabiners Brass gun barrel cleaning brushes seem to go with the next guy who hits the cache. Match stick holders (They're not just for caches, some of us use 'em for matches) Bungees 550 cord Fire sticks and tinder Duct tape and repair kits Backpackers TP I go through bandannas like crazy and will drop two or more gold dollars if you can't see through it (weave quality) I always keep a camera pocket filled w/ gold dollars, in case I don't have anything equal. Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). No offensive, but I honestly don't need your swag. And don't you think really cool stuff would just get traded down by folks happy to pull the item? You're just setting yourself up for disappointment that Chuck Norville didn't get to pick up your tire gauge. Kids on the other-hand can't go out and buy their own stuff. Quote
GrandPotentate Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Speaking as a man in his early 30's, I trade for just about any signature item that has isn't a business card, "disguised" rubber ducks, and dinosaurs. Path tags are also nice (my geobag is covered with them). But what I would love to see about anything else, are better quality geocaches. Quote
+niraD Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 The only things I trade for are personal signature items left by other geocachers. Quote
+Andromeda321 Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 One of the things I've appreciated most finding in a geocache was a little plastic keychain that has a little compass, thermometer, and windchill chart on the back. I still use it every day in fact, it's attached to my house keys! As an astro-girl I tend to get astronomy things to leave behind for cheap (I know this thread is for guys, but I refuse to dissuade women who like astronomy ). I bought a few in bulk that worked really well- one example was a tiny planisphere type thing showing the stars at night, the other was before the Venus transit last year I left those solar eclipse viewer glasses in a few geocaches- very popular swag item even if we got clouded out here for the event itself! Mind the last two really only work price-wise if you buy them in bulk as I think individually they'd be more than US$5, but both were really light and didn't take up much space so that's why I thought they were good swag items. Quote
+L0ne.R Posted June 10, 2013 Author Posted June 10, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Not being a nano fan, I've heard about micro-log rollers but have never used one. But I might consider leaving them as trade items. Is there a do-it-yourself version? Go to Princess Auto or some other place that sells small cotter pins. That's what I use for micro and nano log rollers. $5.99 for 144 in varying sizes. Thanks BR67. Here's what I've done, a cotter pin on a key ring. I'll put it in a small baggie and label it explaining what it is: Quote
+EXMAN Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Fishing lures New golf balls Geo-tools (LED light, tweezers, micro-log roller) Not being a nano fan, I've heard about micro-log rollers but have never used one. But I might consider leaving them as trade items. Is there a do-it-yourself version? Go to Princess Auto or some other place that sells small cotter pins. That's what I use for micro and nano log rollers. $5.99 for 144 in varying sizes. Thanks BR67. Here's what I've done, a cotter pin on a key ring. I'll put it in a small baggie and label it explaining what it is: Cool idea ! Quote
+EXMAN Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). No offensive, but I honestly don't need your swag. And don't you think really cool stuff would just get traded down by folks happy to pull the item? You're just setting yourself up for disappointment that Chuck Norville didn't get to pick up your tire gauge. Kids on the other-hand can't go out and buy their own stuff. I'm not a fan of SWAG either. I DO enjoy finding trackables though. Quote
+Off Grid Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Since a majority of geocachers are men, I'm wondering what geoswag would be interesting to men (in the under $5 range). When I do my next maintenance visits I'd like to add a few trinkets that guys might like to find (family-friendly, of course - no cigarettes, lighters, knives). my dad likes finding whistles or little compass that are different colors if that helps Quote
+cerberus1 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 my dad likes finding whistles or little compass that are different colors if that helps Cheapy "survival" whistles seemed to be one that went pretty quick. We haven't done them in awhile. - And they have the compass there too. Sometimes on distant hides, we'd leave surprises inside 'em. Shopping around, get 'em for a buck ea. Quote
+4heberts Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 We usually keep a supply of 3" American flag decals to drop into caches--they appeal to everyone. Also Handi-wipes and bug wipes. Quote
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