Confused !

[Kaptin Adhoc]

Hi,

I'm new to this game. Can anyone point me to where I can find info. on cache size icon on the locations page? Also, what does (D/T) mean? eg. 1.5/2.5.

I'm sure it's obvious but I can't figure it out.

Thanks.

[+kb7sei]

I don't recall a size icon. There is a type icon, is that what you are talking about? If you put your mouse pointer over them, your computer should pop up a little text thing that tells you what it represents. (D/T) is Difficulty/Terrain. It tells you how hard the cache owner thinks it is to find and to get to, respectively. I suggest starting out with 1/1s for the first few finds to get the hang of it.

[+Team Neos]

This page from Geocachers U explains how to read a Cache Page.

 

And this page from GC explains the different sizes:

 

Cache sizes for all caches that have a physical container.

Micro (35 mm film canister or smaller, typically containing only a logbook)

Small (Decon container, sandwich-sized Tupperware-style container or similar, holds trade items as well as a logbook)

Regular (Tupperware-style container or ammo can)

Large (5 gallon bucket or larger)

[+briansnat]

Here are the accepted difficulty and terrain definitions:

 

Difficulty rating:

* Easy. In plain sight or can be found in a few minutes of searching.

** Average. The average cache hunter would be able to find this in less than 30 minutes of hunting.

*** Challenging. An experienced cache hunter will find this challenging, and it could take up a good portion of an afternoon.

**** Difficult. A real challenge for the experienced cache hunter - may require special skills or knowledge, or in-depth preparation to find. May require multiple days / trips to complete.

***** Extreme. A serious mental or physical challenge. Requires specialized knowledge, skills, or equipment to find cache.

 

Terrain rating:

* Handicapped accessible. (Terrain is likely to be paved, is relatively flat, and less than a 1/2 mile hike is required.)

** Suitable for small children. (Terrain is generally along marked trails, there are no steep elevation changes or heavy overgrowth. Less than a 2 mile hike required.)

*** Not suitable for small children. (The average adult or older child should be OK depending on physical condition. Terrain is likely off-trail. May have one or more of the following: some overgrowth, some steep elevation changes, or more than a 2 mile hike.)

**** Experienced outdoor enthusiasts only. (Terrain is probably off-trail. Will have one or more of the following: very heavy overgrowth, very steep elevation (requiring use of hands), or more than a 10 mile hike. May require an overnight stay.)

***** Requires specialized equipment and knowledge or experience, (boat, 4WD, rock climbing, SCUBA, etc) or is otherwise extremely difficult.

[Kaptin Adhoc]

Thanks everyone for your help.

 

kaptin Adhoc