+Beccashusband Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hi Everyone, I am new to this an not sure if i am posting in the right location so forgive me if its wrong.Have been caching for about two weeks an only have 40 finds but would like to place a cache.I have not seen one like this but am sure it has been done before but would appreciate a more experienced cacher looking at it before i place it.Is there a group around Ft Campbell that might be able to assist me? Quote Link to comment
+Chief301 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 What kind of hide did you have in mind? Quote Link to comment
+Beccashusband Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 the container itself is small but it is contained inside of a larger camoflauge Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 the container itself is small but it is contained inside of a larger camoflauge Like a 35 mm film can in a birdhouse? Or something similar? I get that you don't want to divulge all the details, but is this the general idea? Quote Link to comment
+Beccashusband Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 yes that is the general idea .but im not sure how to rate the difficulty or size due to the fact that its basicly a double container. Quote Link to comment
+mrreet Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Size is the actual cache container. Quote Link to comment
+mrreet Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 ..as for difficulty. Compare your cache to others you have found. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Might want to read this page Markwells FAQ and click on item 19. I don't agree totally with comparing it to other caches. That is assuming that they got it right. Read the guidelines. I get quite a few caches where I scratch my head about D/T ratings since they are way off. A little leeway is to be expected. And as to the size everybody seems to make it one to high. A great many micros are listed as small. Edited April 11, 2014 by Walts Hunting Quote Link to comment
+L0ne.R Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 You can also use ClayJar's rating calculator http://www.clayjar.com/gcrs/ Quote Link to comment
+L0ne.R Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 the container itself is small but it is contained inside of a larger camoflauge From the help centre Sizes micro: Less than 100ml. Examples: a 35 mm film canister or smaller, typically containing only a logbook or a logsheet. A nano cache is a common sub-type of a micro cache that is less than 10ml and can only hold a small logsheet. small: 100ml or larger, but less than 1L. Example: A sandwich-sized plastic container or similar. Holds only a small logbook and small items. regular: 1L or larger, but less than 20L. Examples: a plastic container or ammo can about the size of a shoebox. large: 20L or larger. Example: A large bucket.e.g. 5-gallon bucket (about 20 liters) other: See the cache description for information. Unusual geocache containers that just don't fit into other categories. Example: a magnetic strip. It's nice when the small container can hold at least one geocoin or a small travelbug, i.e. the neck of the container is large enough that you can pass a coin through it and the size of the inner container is also big enough to hold a travelbug tag attached to something small. A geocoin typically has a diameter of 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 2 inches (51 mm). Travelbug tags about 2" x 1.75". For example, if you're hiding a matchstick container in a log, you would choose micro. The container is not meant to hold swag or trackables. Or you could choose "Other" if you don't want to give away that the container is hidden in a clever disguise. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 This may be hekpful http://www.wikihow.com/Create-and-Hide-a-Geocache Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Some caches that I have found like this are rated as "Other" or "Not chosen" (Is "Not chosen" still an option?) That seems right to me and it's what I would do. Quote Link to comment
+Beccashusband Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thank you all for your response looks like i need to do a little more research before placing my cache. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Some folk here have listed a micro hidden in a fake bird/frog/whatever as "other." Or is it "not chosen?" I wouldn't have a problem with either listing! Sound like a neat one, good luck with it. Quote Link to comment
+terratin Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just a note: make sure you don't destroy other people's property when placing your cache. This probably also includes a nail in a tree. If it's your own tree keep in mind that people copy what they see, and then probably at a location which belongs to someone else. Quote Link to comment
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