Type caches

[+GAHogFan]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

[+Bhob]

if the rules are being followed, there should be a container

(the minimum requirement for a geocache is "a container and a log")

the only exceptions would be a virtual geocache or challenge geocache, which typically have no container nor log at all

 

I have encountered several reasons for using this size designation -

 

1. the owner does not want to give away the actual size

2. it is a "nano" sized container (smaller than a micro)

3. what you are looking for is hard to classify

(for example, a custom-made chunk of wood, with a film canister inside of it

the film canister is a "micro", but the chunk would qualify as a "small" or "regular")

 

there are probably other reasons and/or situations

many geocache hiders are creative types

and the guidelines are typically written to encourage thinking outside the box

 

my best advise would be - "go and see for yourself what it is"

(but do not expect any two such designated geocaches to be the same)

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

Now disallowed, there used to be "container-less" caches.

 

I suppose it is possible that there are some "grandfathered" ones out there, dunno for sure.

 

I checked some of the previous ones that we had found and noticed two things:

 

1) they show on the log chart as traditional caches;

2) all that we had found are now archived.

[Pup Patrol]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

 

I think there's some confusion between "type" and "size".

 

There is no "other" type of cache. The cache types are:

Traditional

Multi-cache

Letterbox Hybrid

Event

Unknown

Cache In Trash Out

Earthcache

Wherigo

 

This link explains the cache types: http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx

 

The only "other" that appears in the submission form is for size:

Not Listed

Micro

Small

Regular

Large

Other

 

I'm not sure why there are two rather similar size categories ("Not Listed" and "Other").

 

The final location should have a container or some sort, and a logbook or scroll.

[+DanOCan]

I have encountered several reasons for using this size designation -

 

1. the owner does not want to give away the actual size

2. it is a "nano" sized container (smaller than a micro)

3. what you are looking for is hard to classify

(for example, a custom-made chunk of wood, with a film canister inside of it

the film canister is a "micro", but the chunk would qualify as a "small" or "regular")

Those are typically the same reasons I see the "Other" size designation being used.

 

I'd like to point out that, under the existing guidelines, the "nano" reason is because many times cache owners do not realize a Micro is considered "35mm film can or smaller" meaning a "nano" should be listed as a Micro.

[+tozainamboku]

Other is a size not a type

 

The "Other" size is supposed to be used for unusual shaped containers that are not best describe by one of the other sizes. The cache owner should provide a description in the details, but this isn't required.

 

An example of "Other" is a flat magnetic sheet with a pocket on the back for holding the log.

 

In many area the typical nano container gets listed as other. Nanos generally are best described by the micro size, but some cachers feel that nanos are different enough from 35mm film cans or small breath mint tins to warrant their own size and have used "Other" for them.

 

Cache owners also have the option of not specifying a size at all. Here the cache owner wishes to make figuring out what you are looking for part of the hunt.

[+CanadianRockies]

I have encountered several reasons for using this size designation -

 

1. the owner does not want to give away the actual size

2. it is a "nano" sized container (smaller than a micro)

3. what you are looking for is hard to classify

(for example, a custom-made chunk of wood, with a film canister inside of it

the film canister is a "micro", but the chunk would qualify as a "small" or "regular")

 

there are probably other reasons and/or situations

4. Event/CITO/EarthCache

5. Multi-caches that have several different sized containers

[+GAHogFan]

Thanks for all of the quick replies. My mistake on using the term "type" in association with "other". I'm aware of the difference. I appreciate all of the information and am pleased to be a part of this community.

Edited February 4, 2012 by GAHogFan

[+power69]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

other is code for "nano" aka mr. magneto

[+briansnat]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

other is code for "nano" aka mr. magneto

 

Which BTW is used in error that way.

[+power69]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

other is code for "nano" aka mr. magneto

 

Which BTW is used in error that way.

yep but many do it to defeat those that filter micros.

[+Castle Mischief]

I new to geocaching -- this question has probably been answered somewhere in the forum, but can't find it, so would appreciate some guidance.

 

When a cache type of "other" is listed, what does it mean? Is it a physical cache or something else?

other is code for "nano" aka mr. magneto

 

Which BTW is used in error that way.

yep but many do it to defeat those that filter micros.

 

Which is even more frustrating.