+art begotti Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 ladies and gentlemen, the ultimate proof that i am lazy beyond all believable bounds. in my sig, you see a link to my blogpage, which really needs updating. i started to do a list of "25 tips for geocachers", but it was just really stupid, and every fifth one referred to telling/complaining/whining about it on the forums. so i now come to you all for help. i had the idea of throwing a list or two out on these boards for you to write. i plan on doing two lists in the future... "25 tips for geocachers" (a better version), and "25 bad things to hear while geocaching". a possible third one would be "25 definite geocaching don'ts". so anyway, here i am, looking for help from all of you. feel free to make any number of suggestions to any of the above lists (specify which, to save confusion). i will take the best 25 for each list and post them when i can. your username will be cited as well, for that little self-esteem boost we all need. so... have at it!
+PeachyPA Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Mark a waypoint where you leave the trail to bushwack to the cache.
+TaltosVT Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 (edited) Bad things to hear while caching: "The heading points toward the edge of this cli...AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!" And going along with that, a tip: Always carry a first aid kit. Edited September 11, 2004 by TaltosVT
+littleamerica Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 I might suggest something along the lines of "stay off the forums; you'll enjoy geocaching more." But that's a little heavy-handed.
+Renegade Knight Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 I might suggest something along the lines of "stay off the forums; you'll enjoy geocaching more." But that's a little heavy-handed. I'll bet you enjoyed saying that though... Bring water,
+MarcB Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 The most direct route is often not the easiest!
+Seamus Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Related to previous suggestions, our "Rule Number One", which we developed on our first cache hunt: RULE NUMBER ONE - Caches are not airlifted in. If there's a trail, follow it. It will save you a lot of heartache and scrambling through greenbriar. We have a number of other rules, most without numbers, but there will always be Rule Number One. A few others of note: Go before leaving home. "Up and down" is more fun than "down and up". Before telling yourself "No, the cache couldn't be hidden there," look again at who placed it. Make a checklist of stuff to bring. USE said checklist. Mosquitos only bite on days that end in "y". Your batteries aren't as fresh as you think they are. Never underestimate the ability of the human foot to seek water. 1/1s aren't.
virgo91967 Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Do NOT forget the DEET. Do dress appropriately. Do bring spare fresh battereis for GPSr and other accessores. Do your best to pass unoticed amongst muggles whilst caching Do research location of cache using available map services (Tpopzone, mapquest,ect.) Don't rely on Pocket Queries alone Do bring more than enough water Do tell someone whereyou are going and when you expect to be back... add an extra hour just in case Do bring your medicines, allergy meds, insulin, ect Do mark where ya parked (marking the jeep) Do take your time when shooting coords for a new cache. If you rush, your coords will be 'whacked'. Do tread lightly by causing the least possible amount of enviromental impact Do try to be descriptive in your online logs, if you keep them, reading entertaining logs are part of the fun. do try to be creative, either in where you hide, how you hide ,what you hide or what you have others do to find your cache. Do mark your caches clearly as a Geocache. Do leave phone # or email address incase somone needs to contact you about your cache. Hopefully BEFORE the bombsquad finds it first. I'll come up with more sometime soon
+Divine Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Save your vehicle location as a waypoint before going for the cache.
+Webfoot Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 The most direct route is often not the easiest! A perfect example.
+team walkingsticks Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Never set anything (especially your GPS) on top of your vehicle Learn about poison ivy and oak..... Bring a pen or pencil and extra baggies Write down what you left and took and from which cache you took it and bring it home with you so you can log it all accurately later Mark your vehicle Name your coordinates something other than 001, 002, 003 etc. Name your coordinates something you will remember if needed later Bring a camera Don't forget to stop and smell the roses...look around and enjoy it! Bring a walkingstick!
+bigredmed Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 1. Never leave something in a geocache that you wouldn't want to find in one. 2. When hiding a cache, think about the number of caches in the area and try to be different than the ones around your intended area. 3. Clever hides are always welcome.
+Divine Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Don't pee anywhere near the cache coordinates!
+Anonymous' Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Don't pee anywhere near the cache coordinates! Eeeew gross.
+PeachyPA Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Bring a couple of trash bags with you so you can CITO (Cache In, Trash Out) if need be. I keep them plus a pair of latex gloves in a ziploc bag in my caching bag.
+fly46 Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 How about... When marking - or (having trouble) finding - a set of cords, SET THE GPS DOWN and WAIT a couple minutes for the best reading.
Shoobie & the Sand Crabs Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Always have the proper equipment to do the cache. Like if I made my paintball cache and you came unprepared.
+papade Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 DO NOT leave your common sense at home. If it stays home, then you should to. DO NOT panic .... if you think you are lost. Bring your kids ... they have sharper eyes than you do.
+Team FUBAR Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 How about... When marking - or (having trouble) finding - a set of cords, SET THE GPS DOWN and WAIT a couple minutes for the best reading. Remember to pick it back up tho. Doooooohhhhhhhh!!!! Always carry a flashlight
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Don't pee anywhere near the cache coordinates! At least wait until you have found the cache.... There are enough dogs where we live, that they have marked the truck very well, thank you. Don't leave your GPSr behind when you leave the cache area. When hiding a cache try to hide it in a manner different from what others in that area have used. Patience when finding the hiding spot and selecting the hiding style pays off with a great cache. Choose an area you enjoy going to. John
maddog1404 Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 Related to previous suggestions, our "Rule Number One", which we developed on our first cache hunt: RULE NUMBER ONE - Caches are not airlifted in. If there's a trail, follow it. It will save you a lot of heartache and scrambling through greenbriar. We have a number of other rules, most without numbers, but there will always be Rule Number One. A few others of note: Go before leaving home. "Up and down" is more fun than "down and up". Before telling yourself "No, the cache couldn't be hidden there," look again at who placed it. Make a checklist of stuff to bring. USE said checklist. Mosquitos only bite on days that end in "y". Your batteries aren't as fresh as you think they are. Never underestimate the ability of the human foot to seek water. 1/1s aren't. Never underestimate the ability of the human foot to seek water. I Like that one.... Always Seems so appropriate
Shoobie & the Sand Crabs Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 don't leave any kind of candy in the cache.
Shoobie & the Sand Crabs Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 don't place a cache so that the most likely route is through someone's yard unless it is your own property.
+Shop99er Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 The most direct route is often not the easiest! No, I think this one should read "The most direct route is never the easiest!"
+bamageek Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 If possible leave a friend at the vehicle with a radio or cell phone when hiking into a cache. Then, after you find the cache you can call them and tell them to come pick you up on the road that comes right by the cache!
+glrii Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 "25 bad things to hear while geocaching" Put your hands in the air and turn around slowly. or Can I have your licence and registartion? (I real should slow down between caches.
+team walkingsticks Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Bad things... Did you mark the car...? Did you close up the cache? Where is your GPS? Dad, is this poison ivy? Thunder. Roaring and nashing of teeth. The sound of a rattle. Dad, I have to go number 2. Dad, can you carry me on your shoulders? Dad, wait up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dino Hunters Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Dad, I have to go number 2. Always carry some TP in your pack.
+ZackJones Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 When hunting for that micro in front of (insert restraunt name here) you can hold your GPS up to your ear and talk to it like a cell phone and folks will not look at you twice. Periodically you can look at it, as if you're checking the reception to see how far away you are from the cache. Zack
+bamageek Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Dad, I have to go number 2. Always carry some TP in your pack. Just make sure you are far enough from the cache!
+PeachyPA Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 I believe Wal-Mart sells mini Charmin rolls in the health and beauty section where the travel size items are.
PatrickD Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Don't pee anywhere near the cache coordinates! Reminds me of a log entry I saw: "Left nothing, took a dump." Gross, but made me laugh.
+art begotti Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 thanks to everyone who posted! the new list is up, and available here, and will be added to my sig soon. i have also decided not to do the second list. thanks for the input that did come in though. and i guess that now makes this thread pointless... locking now. again, thanks for the help!
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