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Geocaching

Geocaching is an outdoor activity, where people use GPS locations and other various clues to find a cache left by a previous participant. The cache can be anything from a logbook to sign or various objects. Whenever an object is claimed, something else should be left behind in its place, and the cache is to be rehidden for the next person.

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How do you become a geocaching reviewer?

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Asked by Wiki User

You can volunteer your services via the geocaching website (under the "Community" tab).

What is the most popular geocache?

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Asked by Wiki User

The most found Geocache is GC189E5: 'Prague Bridges 1 -Karluv most'. The cache has over 26,000 finds to date, compared to the Geocaching HQ which has under 12,000.

The geocache with the most 'favorites' is currently GC13Y2Y 'Lego - einer ist zuviel' which has over 7,000 favorite points.

What Equipment is needed to geocache?

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Asked by Velvetvoiced

A GPS enabled device such as a smart phone or a handheld GPS and a pen to sign the log with.

Most seasoned cachers will also carry a pair of tweezers (for nano caches where the log is difficult to remove) and a torch for looking in hidey holes.

What does TFTC stand for in geocaching?

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Asked by Wiki User

T.F.T.C. means "Thanks for the cache." It's a way for geocachers to thank the person who placed the cache.

What is a 'geocache'?

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Asked by Wiki User

A geocache is typically a small box or item hid on public or private land, usually with trinkets and a log book. The geocache is the object of a "treasure hunt" that is found by following clues that include GPS coordinates and landmarks.

Geocaching is a recent sport that can be accomplished with or without a GPS, but usually requires one, or a person very astute at following a terrain map and compass. The object is to gather as many geocaches in your log book as you can, the harder and more remote or specialized the better.

When the Geocache is located, it is logged, sometimes pictures taken of the location and occasionally trinkets are exchanged for other trinkets in the cache location or box.

The best geocache boxes I have found are waterproof containers that have been sufficiently camoflaged or hidden in old logs, under rocks or in high grass and other areas. There are also underwater geocaches and even historical landmark geocaches such as statues, special locations, builings or bridges. However the typcial geocache is the small box as described above. Those hiding geocaches must receive permission from the land owner before placing an object.

There are geocaching clubs and groups. Do a search on Geocache or Geocaching on any of the internet search engines for more information.

Where can you find a geocaching gps in stores?

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Asked by Wiki User

Look online for any garmin or magellan. Garmin Oregon is my pick

What is a trackable geocache?

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Asked by Wiki User

A 'Trackable' is an item that you can put in a geocache, the item has a unique code that other members can use to log the fact they've found it. As the name suggests, trackables can be tracked and cachers can move them from place to place.

Why can't you bury a geocache?

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Asked by Wiki User

Geocaching is about the environment, with the CITO (Cache In Trash Out) campaign, Earthcaches (to raise awareness of the earth) and an overall attitude of respect for nature, any action that would damage the environment is a huge no-no. Not to mention, most handheld GPS devices are only accurate to 10-30 feet, so you'll end up with cachers digging holes everywhere.

What is your geocaching account?

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Asked by Wiki User

Your geocaching account is the account you create when you register at Geocaching.com (There are other geocaching websites but this is the website that most people use).

What is the hardest geocache?

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Asked by Sushichef

There isn't a universally recognised 'Hardest Geocache'. Since the difficulty ratings for caches only go up to 5, there are thousands of caches at this rating.

There are definitely some very difficult geocaches such as GC1C21 which is hidden at an altitude of 1910 meters and requires some serious gear and mountaineering experience to retrieve or GC7584 which has one DNF and NO finds since it was published 13 years ago.

How do you add people as your friends on the geocache website?

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Asked by Wiki User

Log in to the Geocaching website and then click your username in the top right hand corner. Then select the 'Your Friends' option from the 'Quick View' menu. From there you will have the option to add friends, manage existing friends and view pending friend requests.

How do you pronounce geocache?

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Asked by Wiki User

You pronounce geocache as: 'GEE-oh-CASH'.

What are terrain ratings in geocaching?

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Asked by Wiki User

A difficulty rating tells you how hard it is to find a cache. A terrain rating tells you how hard it is to get there. 1 star means easy access. 3 is hard, sometimes dangerous. 5 means you need additional equipment like rope or a boat to reach the cache.

What are geocaching hazards?

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Asked by DrakeJoshF

There are plenty of potential geocaching hazards, but which ones are likely depends on the area you are in. Regardless of where you geocache, bring enough water and mark the location of your car, and the location where you leave a trail. The number one hazard is getting lost.

Be careful where you reach with your hands in search of a cache. Always check to see if you're not grabbing at a spider or snake or some other creepy crawly.

If you are in a wooded area or an area with a lot of loose rocks or near deep ravines, watch your steps. You don't want to fall.

Cache with a group or at least tell someone where you're going so if you're in trouble, help will arrive for you.

Most importantly, use common sense. Don't go looking for caches in caves if you have no caving experience, don't go crossing a lake if you don't know how to swim.

What does the geocaching abbreviation SL stand for?

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Asked by Wiki User

SL means 'Signed Log': When a cacher finds a geocache, they sign the paper logbook (if there is one) and writes SL when they log their find on the website.

Can you upload geocaches you logged online to your geomate Jr?

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Asked by Wiki User

I think you type in coordinates and its logged thats how I do it.

Why is there not a Geocaching category on Answers?

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Asked by 2bre99

Probably because there are not enough questions about it, or because nobody has requested the category.

What are some geocaching abbreviations and their meanings?

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Asked by Wiki User

TFTC: Thanks for the cache.

Used by geocachers to thank a cache owner for placing or maintaining the cache.

TNLN: Took nothing, left nothing.

When a geocacher finds a cache but does not take or leave anything.

FTF: First to find.

The first geocacher to find a new (or old and very tricky) cache.

TB: Travelbug

An item that can be tracked from cache to cache using the geocaching website.

CITO: Cache in, Trash out.

Part of an environmental campaign, where cachers litter pick while caching/placing a cache.

What does it mean when a geocache has a line through it?

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Asked by Wiki User

When a geocache has a line through it like this: geocache, this means that the cache has been archived or temporarily disabled by the cache owner (CO) or a community reviewer. When a cache has been archived or disabled, it should not be looked for.

Archiving and disabling can happen for a number of reasons, such as:

  • the cache needed maintenance and the CO is no longer active.
  • the cache was found not to conform to geocaching community guidelines
  • the CO would like to change the cache or place a different cache in the same location
  • there is something happening at ground zero that restricts access to the cache

Where can you find resources for the Geocaching merit badge?

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The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

  • The merit badge pamphlet
  • Your merit badge counselor
  • Your school teachers
  • Your school or community library
  • The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
  • MeritBadge.org[linked]

Can you use a sat nav for geocaching?

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Asked by Wiki User

If the sat nav allows the input of waypoints and has enough battery power to get to the cache locations, you shouldn't have too much trouble. However the accuracy of a sat-nav will not be anywhere near as good as that of a handheld GPS designed for hiking.