Hanging Nano - 1st hide

[+IdleLad]

I am fairly new to Geocaching with 42 finds. I have decided to attempt my first hide and have obtained a green hanging Nano for this purpose. I am now struggling to think of an appropriate place to hide it. Apologies for my lack of creativity but any suggestions from people with more experience would be welcome.

[JamesA60]

It's really up to you. You know what caches are like and what is popular in your area. Even with 40 finds you should have some knowledge about local caches.

 

My suggestions would be:

• Attached to a tree
• Attached to a fence
• Up a tree (High terrain rating)

 

[+cerberus1]

I'd think if your first hide choice is a hanging nano, you must have found a few similar to make that purchase.

Simply hide it the same as you've found 'em.

[+K13]

Please hide it at a location of interest, in a manner that fits that particular place.

[+niraD]

I'd approach it the other way around: First I'd find a spot where I want to hide a cache, and then I'd figure out what kind of cache I want to hide there.

[+cerberus1]

I'd approach it the other way around: First I'd find a spot where I want to hide a cache, and then I'd figure out what kind of cache I want to hide there.

I agree.

We've found places we liked, then decided what type of container would work best there, not, "I've got this, now where am I gonna put it...".

 

- Although on one, the landowner was clear on what he wanted, so that one we didn't have much to choose from in container, or location, and had to find a spot the container would work.

[+IdleLad]

Thanks for the replies guys. It was kind of an impulse buy. I've not found one this size yet. I think working back from the hide is a good idea. I might need to get a selection of containers.

[+SageTracey]

Totally agree with the concept of finding a great location and then selecting the container to best suit the site, but I must also admit to some impulse container buys which are now waiting for just the right spot.

[+jellis]

I know what a nano is and ones claim to be nanos but are really tiny caches like cryo tubes. So what is a hanging nano?

[+cerberus1]

I know what a nano is and ones claim to be nanos but are really tiny caches like cryo tubes. So what is a hanging nano?

Kind of a (even smaller) bison - like this one.

[+niraD]

I know what a nano is and ones claim to be nanos but are really tiny caches like cryo tubes. So what is a hanging nano?

I assume that it's one of the Hanging Nano Geocache Containers sold in Groundspeak's online stores. They look similar to a blinker, except with a split ring to hang it from.

 

[+Ben0w]

1. Find a perfect location: nice view, interesting landscape, great building, surprising spot, ... Something you want to show a visitor (=geocacher) to make a good impression of your area.

2. Find the biggest and most durable container which fits there: Lock'n'Lock & Ammo boxes are good choices.

3. Make an interesting listing, include the story of the building or a decent description of the spot.

4. Be very sure the coordinates fit. Consider two or three friends for beta testing.

 

Thank you!

 

Reminder: A nano is a very good container when it's replaced by a larger Lock'n'Lock or Ammo box just before hiding.

[+niraD]

2. Find the biggest and most durable container which fits there: Lock'n'Lock & Ammo boxes are good choices.

But note that "fits" includes more than just having enough physical space for the container. It also needs to blend in so that muggles don't stumble upon it accidentally, and geocachers need to be able to retrieve and replace it without attracting undue attention from muggles. There are a number of locations around here where I've seen a series of small and even regular containers, until someone finally hid a micro (or even a nano, or even a puzzle nano). None of the larger containers survived because they were too big, even though they might have physically fit in the location where they were hidden.

[+jellis]

I know what a nano is and ones claim to be nanos but are really tiny caches like cryo tubes. So what is a hanging nano?

I assume that it's one of the Hanging Nano Geocache Containers sold in Groundspeak's online stores. They look similar to a blinker, except with a split ring to hang it from.

 

Thank you both. Forgot about those. Anyone want to find a nano in the woods?