+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 1. Park in the suggested area. 2. Mark the parking area as a waypoint. 3. Take the suggested trail/path. 4. Resist bushwacking until absolutly necessary. 5. When considering turning off the trail you are on - walk well past where you want to turn. There might be a better alternative just ahead. [This message was edited by Skully & Mulder et al. on June 01, 2002 at 11:46 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+the england's Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 where is 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ??? "Before beginning a hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it." Pooh Quote Link to comment
+ClayJar Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 ***BRING WATER!!!*** Ever since I got severely dehydrated on a hunt gone wrong, I've been sure to have water with me on *every* hunt, and you know what? It sure makes you less sore the next day. Oh, and the "Golden Rule of Geocaching" is "Take something, leave something." I wouldn't think that's a good one to overlook, eh? (And no, you don't *have* to trade, but if you take something, leave something.) Quote Link to comment
+ClayJar Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 ***BRING WATER!!!*** Ever since I got severely dehydrated on a hunt gone wrong, I've been sure to have water with me on *every* hunt, and you know what? It sure makes you less sore the next day. Oh, and the "Golden Rule of Geocaching" is "Take something, leave something." I wouldn't think that's a good one to overlook, eh? (And no, you don't *have* to trade, but if you take something, leave something.) Quote Link to comment
+Team Hoijong Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 I'm very sure water i very necesary. I've been hunting on a cache in the mountains here in Thailand.. I didn't have enough water with me and that's not very good.. I was really tired when i was back at the car.. I drunk 4 small bottles of water in 5 minutes when i was at the car.. When wounded water can also help with cleaning.. Thailand is always around 30 degrees celsius so water is very inportend Don't mather how far you get from home, you will always get back there to get out again Quote Link to comment
+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted June 1, 2002 Author Share Posted June 1, 2002 Originally posted by embi: where is 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Now that we're entering "prime geocaching season," Skully & Mulder had a good idea bringing this topic up again. Thanks! quote:Originally posted by Skully & Mulder et al.: 1. Park in the suggested area. 2. Mark the parking area as a waypoint. 3. Take the suggested trail/path. 4. Resist bushwacking until absolutly necessary. 5. When considering turning off the trail you are on - walk well past where you want to turn. There might be a better alternative just ahead. So let's see ... folks have added: 6. Bring plenty of water (an energy bar or two would also be a good idea for those long or difficult adventures.) 7. If you take something, leave something of similar or better value. I would include: 8. Respect the property rights of adjoining properties/respect the rules of the "controlled" area. (Keep in mind the NPS mantra of "Leave No Trace.") 9. Leave a note/tell someone where you are going and when you intend to be back. Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 This suggestion is not of the same importance as the safety suggestions, so I won't number it, but it's my major geocaching pet-peeve: Re-hide the cache to match its difficulty rating. I know most cachers make a conscientious effort to rehide the cache exactly as they found it, but all it takes is for one visitor to "do it wrong" to turn a major challenge into a major disappointment. Quote Link to comment
Dru Morgan Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 10. Don't start off by saying, "Honey, wait in the car, this will only take 10 minutes." At least not if you want to get back to the car with a happy wife when you return. So many times I am tempted to pull over when my wife is with me to just 'get one more'. I think I have learned to either get her involved and go with me, or let her go home and head out on my own. Everywhere that cache is found, Bound to Cover Just a Little More Ground. -Dru Morgan www.theheavenlyhost.com Quote Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 quote:Originally posted by ClayJar: Oh, and the "Golden Rule of Geocaching" is "Take something, leave something." Even more important in my book is "Log your find." (both in the book and online) Cache hiders put a lot of time and effort into finding nice places for us to go out and discover (not to mention their own hard earned money into the cache boxes and trade items). The least we can do is show our appreciation by taking a few moments to give some feedback. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Quote Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 quote:Originally posted by ClayJar: Oh, and the "Golden Rule of Geocaching" is "Take something, leave something." Even more important in my book is "Log your find." (both in the book and online) Cache hiders put a lot of time and effort into finding nice places for us to go out and discover (not to mention their own hard earned money into the cache boxes and trade items). The least we can do is show our appreciation by taking a few moments to give some feedback. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Quote Link to comment
+unclerojelio Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Bring a compass. ... Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, ... unclerojelio Quote Link to comment
+Team Hoijong Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Bring some medical tools.. Desinfection fluid Don't mather how far you get from home, you will always get back there to get out again Quote Link to comment
+Team Hoijong Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Always bring a second pair of Bataries for your GPS unit.. incase you might run out of bataries.. You never know how lost you get when searching for a cache.. let stand finding your way back without a GPS unit Don't mather how far you get from home, you will always get back there to get out again Quote Link to comment
+CharlieP Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Here are a few suggestions: Try to leave the area of the cache as you found it. Don't hide a cache in such a way that searchers are likely to cause the area to look like a battlefield. If a cache is well hidden, then the coordinates should be very accurate. If you can't find a cache, post anyway, so that other searchers and the cache placer will know that it may be AWOL. Make comments about caches with the same regard you would comment about someones children. Not all children are mannerly, beautiful, or nice to be around, but to their parents they are still special. Trade even, and if the cache is getting slim, try to trade more than even. Try to place a cache so that searchers are able to retrieve it without being observed. Consider that the area may be more populated at certain times, compared to the day you hide it. If the cache is in a place where you may be observed by a passerby, carry it away from the hiding place before opening. Carry a "cache maintenance kit": a copy of the cache note, some plastic zip lock bags, a hand towel and some paper towels for drying. If the cache is leaking and getting wet, let the owner know, either in the log or by e-mail. Enjoy the outdoors, smell the flowers, notice the wildlife, take interest in the cache site, there is a lot more to this than finding little containers with a high tech gadget. When a little voice says to you, "there must be a better way to get there", there probably is. If the terrain rating is a 2, and you find yourself clinging to the edge of a cliff, you probably did something wrong. FWIW, CharlieP Quote Link to comment
sc Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Don't lead "civilains" to the cache Quote Link to comment
+Rich in NEPA Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 quote:Originally posted by CharlieP:Suggestions - not rules - I hate rules ... Charlie, I like your suggestions. If only more people would follow them. Thanks, and cheers ... ~Rich in NEPA~ === A man with a GPS receiver knows where he is; a man with two GPS receivers is never sure. === Quote Link to comment
+Rich in NEPA Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 quote:Originally posted by CharlieP:Suggestions - not rules - I hate rules ... Charlie, I like your suggestions. If only more people would follow them. Thanks, and cheers ... ~Rich in NEPA~ === A man with a GPS receiver knows where he is; a man with two GPS receivers is never sure. === Quote Link to comment
+adomatis Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 It kills me how much this is understated. Please see the Authorization (Permission) Database topic in the Geocaching.com discussion - Doug Adomatis Travel by GPS Quote Link to comment
+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted June 1, 2002 Author Share Posted June 1, 2002 Charlie, All great advice. Your comments are exactly the type response I was looking for. Actually, I want to put a checklist together for our Geocaching adventures. It seems I always forget something. It will be seperated into five groups. What to do/bring: 1. Before leaving home. 2. Before leaving the parking area. 3. Before leaving the cache site. 4. After arriving at the parking area. 5. After arriving home. Quote Link to comment
phantom Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 ...hmmm lets see.... Oh I know, * bring a camera * bring a newbie * enjoy the outdoors and the adventure of going somewhere you havent been * cache in & trash out phantom KB5YUE "Free your mind" - The Matrix Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Here is a rule that I have yet to follow..(I'm hard headed) and it has bit me in the butt everytime! Trust your GPS and more importantly...listen to your wife!! El Diablo Everything you do in life...will impact someone,for better or for worse. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Here is a rule that I have yet to follow..(I'm hard headed) and it has bit me in the butt everytime! Trust your GPS and more importantly...listen to your wife!! El Diablo Everything you do in life...will impact someone,for better or for worse. Quote Link to comment
Eric O'Connor Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 quote: El Diablo says, "listen to your wife" Are you nuts? I agree with everything you folks have written but would like to suggest we all start doing what I always fail to do. Tell someone where you are going and when you'll be back. Maybe this could be a "Members" feature on this site. Post the GC number, time of departure, expected time of return with a few contact numbers. Then after you get back, you can log in and let the site know that all is okay. The reason I mmention this site specifically versus Family, friends, etc. is that we all have access to the destination point and the equipment to find it. If someone shows up missing the local police department may not have the ability (equipment or knowhow) to find a point based on coordinates alone. Could this be used as a prank? Yes, but you might know the person who's missing and their character. Does anyone here think Fractal (as an example) would pull a prank like this? I sure don't. What do you think? Quote Link to comment
+st_richardson Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 quote:Originally posted by El Diablo:...Trust your GPS and more importantly...listen to your wife!!... Of the two, the GPS will give you data that is likely to be more logical. Quote Link to comment
+st_richardson Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 quote:Originally posted by El Diablo:...Trust your GPS and more importantly...listen to your wife!!... Of the two, the GPS will give you data that is likely to be more logical. Quote Link to comment
+Ltljon Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Never, EVER take a laxitive the night before caching! Quote Link to comment
+mrcpu Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 quote:Originally posted by The Heavenly Host: 10. Don't start off by saying, "Honey, wait in the car, this will only take 10 minutes." At least not if you want to get back to the car with a happy wife when you return. So many times I am tempted to pull over when my wife is with me to just 'get one more'. I think I have learned to either get her involved and go with me, or let her go home and head out on my own. Everywhere that cache is found, Bound to Cover Just a Little More Ground. -Dru Morgan http://www.theheavenlyhost.com Make sure she doesn't have set of car keys!!! Rob Mobile Cache Command Quote Link to comment
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