What is a containerless cache?

[+Myr1Patrick]

I was reading about placing geocaches on DNR property (http://www.in.gov/dnr/7488.htm) , and it mentioned containerless caches are "ONLY GPS coordinates with no physical containers or logbooks". Does that mean that there is nothing physical to find, or just no logbook? Like a stationary trackable tag or something? I'm confused. Thanks in advance for answering my question.

[curlingfan11]

I think stuff like earthcaches, virtuals, webcams, etc.

Edited April 27, 2016 by curlingfan11

[+TriciaG]

I think they want nothing there - no log, no plastic bag, no magnet, no tag. They allow earthcaches. If we still had virtuals, they'd allow virtuals.

[+JohnCNA]

I was reading about placing geocaches on DNR property (http://www.in.gov/dnr/7488.htm) , and it mentioned containerless caches are "ONLY GPS coordinates with no physical containers or logbooks". Does that mean that there is nothing physical to find, or just no logbook? Like a stationary trackable tag or something? I'm confused. Thanks in advance for answering my question.

 

They are referring to EarthCaches and Virtual Caches. Although they like Virtual caches, they are no longer allowed by Groundspeak.

[+hzoi]

I think a containerless cache is a cache that doesn't really have a box, or any type of container. E.g: Plastic bag with a logbook

 

No. If you look at the page, they draw a difference between "caches" and "containerless caches."

 

Geocaching is a sport that is a little like hide-and-seek on a landscape scale for outdoor enthusiasts. Individuals place a "cache," which is generally a small container with a logbook and pencil and maybe a few small Trinket items, in a specific location. They note the GPS coordinates, and apply for permission for the cache to be published on the web at http://www.geocaching.com/. If the cache meets the criteria established by Groundspeak, the parent organization of the website, it will be published along with any clues that the person placing the cache has offered. After it is published, individuals may find the clues and coordinates and go look for the cache. They usually write their name or a comment in the logbook and may take a Trinket and leave a different Trinket they found elsewhere.

 

Some caches do not have containers with logbooks or Trinkets - they are just a set of GPS coordinates that lead seekers to a unique place that may have an unusual tree, a great view, or some other significant feature. In Indiana's policy, these are called "containerless caches."

 

Further down the page, they explain that they are talking about virtual caches and earthcaches. The distinction is whether a cache needs to have a license/permit or not -- earthcaches do not require a permit.

 

Placing Containerless Caches

 

"Containerless cache" is now the term used for caches without containers or logbooks (previously called a virtual cache).

Geocaching.com “EarthCaches” follow the containerless cache policy.

Containerless caches do not require licenses, but they must be placed ONLY on an established trail, road or access point. This ensures that sensitive areas are protected and the containerless caches are not unwittingly drawing foot traffic into those areas.

Containerless caches may now be placed in dedicated nature preserves, but may NOT be placed in fish and wildlife areas.

DNR staff will regularly monitor the locations of containerless caches to ensure their placement is within policy limits.

[+The A-Team]

I think a containerless cache is a cache that doesn't really have a box, or any type of container. E.g: Plastic bag with a logbook

Most containerless caches would be classified for 'other'in size.

 

See https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjFqOTzl63MAhVkLsAKHbZ1BEkQtwIIHDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnXZrd8kWTPU&usg=AFQjCNHW0dfVPkofnScuDs6f4O0HuOtFSQ&sig2=H3TvdE6jtaIq0OaCnFJuXw

 

for an example.

The term "container" is a broad term that describes any object which holds the logbook/logsheet. In the example in the video, the plastic baggie is the container. The only containerless types of caches that have ever existed are EarthCaches, Virtuals, Webcams, Locationless (Reverse), and the various types of events. Only EarthCaches and events can be created today, while the others have been grandfathered or retired entirely.

[+igator210]

In a very broad sense, you can potential include virtual waypoints in other types of caches. ex: A puzzle that leads you to a sign where you gather information that leads you someplace else.

 

The final physical container would have to be outside the DNR property.