+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I am looking for some great ways to hide a cache in a remote desert setting. It does not need to be an ammo box or anything, just big enough to hold a small peice of paper, as they are part of a multi. I am trying to make each part of the multi be 5+difficulty. I am already using puzzles to locate the main cache but I would like each step to be really well hidden, enough to be considered 5rateing if they were a stand alone cache. I have 2 stages for which I have not yet imagened a way to hide them. Any ideas????? Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 There are only so many options... In a strategic rock cleft can be a 4.5. Or if it's the only one a 2 You can cammo the container to blend in with the natural terrain. A sand layer blued on it for example. Maybe there are other better ideas. It will also depend in part on your specific dester. The high desert in Idaho is one thing. The Mojave another. Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Go to Michael's or Hobby Lobby and get some desert-looking plants (tall grass/weeds, cactus, etc) Glue them onto your container (round Altoids tin, etc) Quote Link to comment
+TeamK-9 Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 How bout a hollowed out cactus?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Lots of ways to hide. A sneaky cacher I know posted the hints as *hidden under a rock* The rock was in a tree 6 feet off the ground as was the cache. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 Maybe there are other better ideas. It will also depend in part on your specific dester. The high desert in Idaho is one thing. The Mojave another. Sonoran Desert, outside of Tucson. You know, where creasote and Mesquite trees dominate. Well the name of the area might imply Ironwood Trees (Ironwood Forest National Monument) their are very few. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 How bout a hollowed out cactus?!?!?!? Not to many cactus around here, except Sagauro but that might be a bit hard to move around. Also the cacti would rot, I thought about that. Quote Link to comment
+The Weasel Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 How bout a hollowed out cactus?!?!?!? Why did I know you were going to say that!!! LOL Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 In a strategic rock cleft can be a 4.5. Or if it's the only one a 2 I am already using this in on stage, which happens to also be a single cache of mine that is already in place,500 Feet From the Pump Station. That link also gives a more priecise idea of the area for the cache this topic is about, in case anybody has ideas location specific. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 You can cammo the container to blend in with the natural terrain. A sand layer glued on it for example. If I did this what kind of glue could I use??? Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 How appropriate would it be to use a micro way out in the middle of nowhere (like an altoids container? Or what about a mini micro (like an altoids breath strips container, which is about 3mm deep 3cm wide by 45mm long)? Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 Lots of ways to hide. A sneaky cacher I know posted the hints as *hidden under a rock* The rock was in a tree 6 feet off the ground as was the cache. Thats rather funny!!! Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 Does anybody have any other ideas?? Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Does anybody have any other ideas?? I'll let you know after I find my latest DNF. Quote Link to comment
+Mule Ears Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 (edited) How bout a hollowed out cactus?!?!?!? I've encountered a Tucson area cache that uses a 35mm film canister fitted snugly into the base of a fake cactus. I checked your finds and you haven't encountered it yet, but it is pretty effective. The sun will probably degrade the plastic over time, so you might be replacing the cactus camo say annually. I met the diabolical cacher who placed this cache and found out that the fake cactus is available from Michael's, the craft store. Edited January 2, 2004 by Mule Ears Quote Link to comment
+Cache Viking Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 You can cammo the container to blend in with the natural terrain. A sand layer glued on it for example. If I did this what kind of glue could I use??? Spray adhesive photo mount I would think would work pretty well. I have been thinking of trying it myself. Quote Link to comment
+Bloencustoms Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I think there is a species of bird that makes it's nest by digging a hollow into the trunk of a live saguaro cactus. If you can find an abandoned nest it might make a nice hiding spot. Obviously you don't want to start digging holes in cacti, or chasing birds away from their homes. But if you can find an abandoned nest it might be worth a shot. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 You can cammo the container to blend in with the natural terrain. A sand layer glued on it for example. If I did this what kind of glue could I use??? Epoxy. then just drop the sand on and let it stick. Quote Link to comment
mufasa1023 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 How about in the mouth of or underneath a fake yet realistic looking snake? im sure they make high quality hard rubber snakes curled up as though they were ready to strike.....and then a motion sensing rattle noise maker..... Quote Link to comment
vagabond Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Can you find any cholla skeletons close by, a good sized one should hide a 35mm film canister with no problems. Quote Link to comment
+Clyde1140 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Get a military dog tag printed up with your data. Then find an unusual rock taht will kinda stand out or that you can make a hint about the shape or color of. Epoxy the dog tag to the bottom. Quote Link to comment
+Stump Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I think there is a species of bird that makes it's nest by digging a hollow into the trunk of a live saguaro cactus. If you can find an abandoned nest it might make a nice hiding spot. There are a number of birds that nest inside cactus holes but I would be very hesitant about hiding one there. Just because it may be abandoned at one time doesn't mean a bird won't try to nest there later. Most of these birds are protected by the Migratory Species Act. And some birds such as the Elf Owl are considered endangered or threatened species and you could get in real trouble for disturbing a nest or damaging a potential nest area. Quote Link to comment
+Tiwica Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 How about in the mouth of or underneath a fake yet realistic looking snake? im sure they make high quality hard rubber snakes curled up as though they were ready to strike.....and then a motion sensing rattle noise maker..... Not unless you want it full of 9mm and .45 sized holes! Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 3, 2004 Author Share Posted January 3, 2004 Not unless you want it full of 9mm and .45 sized holes! Out here that is what would happen. Everything, living or not, is a target!!! Quote Link to comment
+Puzzzler Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 You could try using an old rusted can that's half burried and looks like trash. Or how about under a fake animal turd. Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 You could try using an old rusted can that's half burried and looks like trash.Or how about under a fake animal turd. Seen both of those and they both work nice. Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 How about in the mouth of or underneath a fake yet realistic looking snake? im sure they make high quality hard rubber snakes curled up as though they were ready to strike.....and then a motion sensing rattle noise maker..... Not unless you want it full of 9mm and .45 sized holes! Ummmm, lets not forget .40's Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 You could try using an old rusted can that's half burried and looks like trash.Or how about under a fake animal turd. Uhm I don't think you should bury anything. It's kind of against the rules. I've been thinking about how to make fake Cow piles, not somthing I'm proud of but it never would have happened except for goecaching. Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 You could try using an old rusted can that's half burried and looks like trash.Or how about under a fake animal turd. Uhm I don't think you should bury anything. It's kind of against the rules. I've been thinking about how to make fake Cow piles, not somthing I'm proud of but it never would have happened except for goecaching. Try getting a real one, letting it dry out, then apply some acrylic over it and a matte spray to finish it off. It may work. Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I'm not that into the idea. I was thinking I would use alfalfa pellets and fibre glass resin mixed to the "right consistancy" maybe a littl black paint tint to darken. My god I just realized how sick I've gotten, I need help, fast. Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I'm not that into the idea. I was thinking I would use alfalfa pellets and fibre glass resin mixed to the "right consistancy" maybe a littl black paint tint to darken.My god I just realized how sick I've gotten, I need help, fast. You could always feed a micro to the cow and let him camo it naturally. Quote Link to comment
Cptn. Jack Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 (edited) How about a fake skull of a dead animal with the note in side Edited January 7, 2004 by Cptn. Jack Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 A utility looking box attached to a pole right in the middle of town, locked with a padlock.... Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 How about a fake skull of a dead animal with the note in side That would get snagged by a geomuggle unless it was way out in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hide this CPR dummy in the leaves, cache inside...... Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hide this CPR dummy in the leaves, cache inside...... That would be great with a motion detection sound player. I think someone would need CPR after finding that one. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hide this CPR dummy in the leaves, cache inside...... Please, don't show me one of those. I just spent a week doing CPR on those things until I got sick and threw up myself, in order to get lifegaurd cirt. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 A utility looking box attached to a pole right in the middle of town, locked with a padlock.... The question I asked refered to desert, as in way out in the middle of nowhere, but a variation with a gate post at a ranch might work. Quote Link to comment
Cptn. Jack Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 (edited) Put the coronets on the bottom of small rocks and let them finger out where the numbers go Edited January 7, 2004 by Cptn. Jack Quote Link to comment
+ChrisCindy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 A utility looking box attached to a pole right in the middle of town, locked with a padlock.... The question I asked refered to desert, as in way out in the middle of nowhere, but a variation with a gate post at a ranch might work. Make a marker that looks like a survey marker. Hide the cache inside. Use a piece of PVC pipe and paint it up orange and white and plant it out there. Quote Link to comment
+Dan-oh Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 (edited) Perhaps a piece of sheet metal with coords stamped (or written) on one side, sand and gravel glued/epoxied to the other. With nearly no dimension it would be very difficult to see and it isn't buried. Edited January 7, 2004 by Dan-oh Quote Link to comment
+Night Stalker Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 There is an old abandoned car in the hills close to where I live that used to support a cache until it was plundered. I was thinking of using it for the first step in a multi cache. Maybe scratching the coordinates of the second stop into the trunk or roof of the car. I believe that is about all that is left of the car anyway. There are probably more than a few derelict cars in the desert as well. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 There is an old abandoned car in the hills close to where I live that used to support a cache until it was plundered. I was thinking of using it for the first step in a multi cache. Maybe scratching the coordinates of the second stop into the trunk or roof of the car. I believe that is about all that is left of the car anyway. There are probably more than a few derelict cars in the desert as well. Now thats a good idea, Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Pehaps a piece of sheet metal with coords stamped (or written) on one side, sand and gravel glued/epoxied to the other. With nearly no dimension it would be very difficult to see and it isn't buried. I don't think I would be able to find it!! Quote Link to comment
evilrooster Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Not unless you want it full of 9mm and .45 sized holes! Out here that is what would happen. Everything, living or not, is a target!!! So write the info on a sheet of paper, roll it up, and put it in an empty shotgun shell? Quote Link to comment
+Dan-oh Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Pehaps a piece of sheet metal with coords stamped (or written) on one side, sand and gravel glued/epoxied to the other. With nearly no dimension it would be very difficult to see and it isn't buried. I don't think I would be able to find it!! Well you gotta bring your metal detector. Mega-geek in action, GPSr in one hand, sweeping metal detecor in the other! Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 A lot of the hides in the desert around here are camo'ed using a Krylon product they sell to paint flower pots and stuff to look like stone. An altoids breath strip container and a can of that stuf and the locals will be cursing you in no time. Quote Link to comment
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