When is a cache considered a micro-cache?

[Jenny L]

I have a container that is approximately 4.5 inches tall and 3 inches by 4 inches wide. An old cocoa container. Would this be considered a mico-cache or just a regular cache?

Jenny

[mommy#1]

A micro cache to me is a band aid container or a film container that film comes in. I have found three caches that had film containers as micro caches. To me a micro cache is a very small container that you can only fit a small pencil and a rolled up peice of paper into. Anything like a band aid container or smaller would be considered a micro cache. But that's just my opinion.

 

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[mommy#1]

A micro cache to me is a band aid container or a film container that film comes in. I have found three caches that had film containers as micro caches. To me a micro cache is a very small container that you can only fit a small pencil and a rolled up peice of paper into. Anything like a band aid container or smaller would be considered a micro cache. But that's just my opinion.

 

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[+LarsThorwald]

A micro to me is a film can, an Altoids box, or (my favorite) a Hide-a-Key. Something where you REALLY have to be restrictive about what you might leave behind... if anything.

 

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[+majicman]

Jenny,

 

We have all tried to get a new category called "mini" which perfectly describes your container (as well as the many "decontamination containers" in use for caches.)

 

I usually label my caches that are about that size as "micros" (so that people won't bring tennis ball size objects or larger to trade.)

 

Until we can get a new category, the best thing to do is list it as a "micro" and then describe its size (just like you did.)

 

--majicman (mommy#1's Dad)

 

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[AlphaOp]

I think a good rule of thumb is that if you can carry it comfortably in your hand, it is a microcache.

 

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