+GOT GPS? Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 What is your preferred container that you like to use?? Especially one that keeps out hard driving rain, and is easier for the cacher to close completely. [This message was edited by Geoffrey on March 19, 2002 at 04:33 AM.] Quote Link to comment
Jake.Hazelip Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=3000917383&m=6420987204 Use the search. Quote Link to comment
Jake.Hazelip Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=3000917383&m=6420987204 Use the search. Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 That is a different thread. this is a poll. Quote Link to comment
+a182pilot Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I know it's not exactly "PC" right now, but ammo boxes still make the most durable and easy to use cache containers, I also never had one leak. Just my $.02. We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing. Quote Link to comment
+a182pilot Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I know it's not exactly "PC" right now, but ammo boxes still make the most durable and easy to use cache containers, I also never had one leak. Just my $.02. We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing. Quote Link to comment
DisQuoi Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote:Use the search. A search is appropriate for someone who needs an answer to a question. This poll is obiously not an attempt by Geoffrey to personally become aquainted with everyone's individual container preference. He's providing an opportunity for people to participate that haven't read the forums the week of the thread of the same topic (and there are many on this topic). This question will be asked again and again whether in the form of a poll or not. If you participated before, feel free to ignore it and come up with something fresh and new. Those that just began participating will enjoy the poll. To them, it'll be fresh. Quote Link to comment
+rdw Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Who cares about being PC? As long as they are labeled and well hidden it shouldn't be a problem. All of mine are out in the woods anyway. Current total: 3 ammo cans 1 tupperware (hiding place too small for ammo can) 1 35mm film can 1 locationless virtual rdw Quote Link to comment
+rdw Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Who cares about being PC? As long as they are labeled and well hidden it shouldn't be a problem. All of mine are out in the woods anyway. Current total: 3 ammo cans 1 tupperware (hiding place too small for ammo can) 1 35mm film can 1 locationless virtual rdw Quote Link to comment
+GatoRx Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 My personal preference is an ammo box - they'll stand up to the weather, you can fit quite a bit in them, and they blend in easily in the woods. Rubbermaid containers get my second choice; there's a new type (new to me anyway) with a screw top lid that closes tightly, so the rain is kept out. One problem is the size of the opening on this type of container - a CD I wanted to put in a cache was a little larger than the diameter of the opening. Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Geoffrey: That is a different thread. this is a poll. This is a poll, though: HERE It's almost 10 days old, though Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Geoffrey: That is a different thread. this is a poll. This is a poll, though: HERE It's almost 10 days old, though Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
Robereno Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 All but one of my caches are ammo boxes. I’m currently experimenting with some Rusto-leum (SP?) spray paint that’s supposed to apply a stone-like color and texture. With the paint and a geocaching label I don’t think anyone will get confused. Yeah, it seems like caching containers is a favorite topic. We had a walking stick discussion that went on for six months, and then there was the water container discussion.... Maybe Jeremy could have a separate forum area for geocaching related equipment though I suppose that might stray into “off topic” discussions about hiking and backpacking equipment. CreekBed Geocache [This message was edited by Rob H. on March 19, 2002 at 09:28 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+Glenn Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 If the extreme heat during the summer doesn't bubble the tupperware then the brush fires will certainly melt the tupperware. Can't find any ammo cans here in Italy and I don't want to ship any in. They might be illegal. There are a lot more restrictions on guns and ammo here than there is in the US. The first cache I found used a Danish Butter Cookies tin container. I just hid my first traditional cache and used a Danish Butter Cookies tin. They seen to survive the Sicilian summers very well and can survive the heavy rains (stay water tight) during the winter. - Lone Rangers Quote Link to comment
+fractal Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 One of my main Geocaching goals is to never use an ammo can... I know they work great, but for me, part of the excitement of the hunt is to see what the person used as the cache container. Ammo cans are boring to me, but very effective. I've always tried to use out of the ordainary containers that have some sort of a good seal. There are many other unique containers found at surplus stores that work great. -fractal -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- N 45° 30.ish W 122° 58.ish Quote Link to comment
+inceptor Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Originally posted by Rob H.: Maybe Jeremy could have a separate forum area for geocaching related equipment though I suppose that might stray into “off topic” discussions about hiking and backpacking equipment. "off topic"? Can that happen HERE? NAWWWWW! inceptor the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys Quote Link to comment
+urbo Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 i prefer the ammo can. its critter proof, rain proof and storm proof. they can add a few bucks to the cost of the cache but thats no biggie if you know you stand a chance of getting it back later down the road. tupperware/gladware is ok but i have found one too many of those with the lid halfway loose and a moldy log book inside. the plastic works good in places where its not directly heated by the sun or battered by the rain. i found a nice tupperware cache hidden in some stones. it was totally protected. my favorite oddball cache is an altoids tin with a magnet attached to it. they can be hidden under things like metal steps (hint hint). the altoids tin doesnt work well outdoors though. they eventually rust (at least here in south florida). the other bummer to the altoids tin is that the morning dew will sometimes collect in it. they are good for short lived urban caches holding a wheresgeorge or something of the sort. URBO Quote Link to comment
Jake.Hazelip Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 My link was only an example of one of the results of searching for the word "container". I simply chose a thread that contained pictures of various containers. This particular topic about what's your favorite has been covered time and again. Quote Link to comment
+Macro Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I'm an ammo can man. Love'm...cant bust'm! Quote Link to comment
+GeoVamp Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I like 3"to4" around PVC and ammo cans & a container the people at the army/navy store call a ball buster,that is the only name they has got for them. I would follow my GPS to the gates of hell if it pointed that way. Quote Link to comment
+T-storm Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Geo-Vamp: a container the people at the army/navy store call a ball buster,that is the only name they has got for them. Do you mean the container like Fishy Creek #3 is hidden in? Those would be army surplus biohazard decontamination kit containers. T-storm http://www.cordianet.com/geocaching Quote Link to comment
+15Tango Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 the first cache i placed was in a tupperware-ish type container i bought at a dollar store, and it was pilfered as soon as i placed it (it was later replaced after the individual who took it read the notice). i decided to switch to ammo cans for the sole reason that they're hard to spot unless you know what you're looking for. another bonus is they're mostly water proof if they're aren't any busted welds in the seams and if the rubber seal is in good shape. the only problem with ammo cans is that i live in minnesota, in the twin cities, as far from an active army post and the plethora of military surplus stores near active army posts as one can get--searching for ammo cans in this area can almost be as daunting as searching for multiple micro-caches. also, being a member of the national guard, i have to be careful with the ammo cans i do happen to buy so my fellow soldiers don't think i stole them from the unit. 15T Quote Link to comment
+Ttepee Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 quote:Originally posted by urbo:they can add a few bucks to the cost of the cache but thats no biggie if you know you stand a chance of getting it back later down the road URBO Getting it back?.. man what would I do with all those ammo cans? Already they are taking over the house with more than half of them out there somewhere, you mean someday I might have them back and have to figure out somewhere to put them? I'll just have to cache them somewhere I guess ;-) Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Heh heh - the local Land Manager of a State Park here said he had a bunch of ammo cans he would contribute to the 'cause'. He wants geocaches here. Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Heh heh - the local Land Manager of a State Park here said he had a bunch of ammo cans he would contribute to the 'cause'. He wants geocaches here. Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+KD7MXI Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 i use m&m mini containers pute where they can be accidentlt found to promote geocaching and ammo cans etc for my better cache stashes http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=KD7MXI Quote Link to comment
+KD7MXI Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 i use m&m mini containers pute where they can be accidentlt found to promote geocaching and ammo cans etc for my better cache stashes http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=KD7MXI Quote Link to comment
+Web-ling Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Out in the middle of nowhere, I'll use ammo cans. In city parks where they are more likely to be stumbled upon by non-cachers, I prefer clear Rubbermaid. I have bought containers specifically because they were shaped correctly to fit the hiding place I had in mind (a cylindrical plastic canister that fit perfectly into a certain hollow log). Then there's the size factor. Some of my locations are in public places where there isn't a really good hidey-hole big enough for even a small ammo can. Quote Link to comment
+GeoSharks Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 There is a small cafeteria where I work. The ladies there save the one gallon mustard and mayo containers for me. They have the wide screw on lids. They also gave me a bunch of 1 gal. containers with snap on lids that salad dressing comes in. A never ending supply of containers. Best thing is they are FREE! [This message was edited by GeoSharks on March 21, 2002 at 08:09 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+GeoSharks Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 There is a small cafeteria where I work. The ladies there save the one gallon mustard and mayo containers for me. They have the wide screw on lids. They also gave me a bunch of 1 gal. containers with snap on lids that salad dressing comes in. A never ending supply of containers. Best thing is they are FREE! [This message was edited by GeoSharks on March 21, 2002 at 08:09 PM.] Quote Link to comment
Geo Quest Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 I have only hidden three so far. Two are in 2-gallon buckets and one is in a tupperwear container. I have some more on the drawing board. One will be in a custom-painted ammo can. For the others I'm going to take a page from the Fractal school of geocaching and look for unique containers. I've got two kind in mind but if I told you they wouldn't be unique anymore! Quote Link to comment
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