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So i'm new to Geocaching and the forums and after surfing through a couple Geocaches I was surprised to find that there are Geocaches (actually quite a few) in my area! I mean my suburb isn't even that significant so at first i thought I'd have to travel into the city to actually go find something. But anyways, I was wondering why people always say you have to be stealthy when looking for Geocaches. It's not like you'll get arrested. Sure you might look weird scouting around the same area for an hour but still... i dont get it.

Also I have no idea what a Geocache is supposed to look like. Does anyone have a list of images of all the kinds of geocaches? (I know people sometimes use the DIY Geocaches, like plastic bags or Tupperware boxes, but what about the official ones?)

Thanks!

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You need to use stealth so other people not in the hobby don't see you and then decide to have a look and (unintentionally, probably) steal the cache.

 

Caches can look like anything. It's better not to have pre-conceived ideas. Go and find out! Choose an easy cache, and go and find it. You'll know it when you see it.

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People should not use plastic bags (baggies) as a container. They can use them inside the cache container to protect items but they should not be used as a container.
I've seen a few "slim jims" that have done as well as many other types of micro/nano container. These are usually heavy ziplock pill bags, and are sometimes covered/reinforced with duct tape.

 

But I agree that thinner plastic bags usually don't do well as geocache containers. Many of them don't do well protecting cache items either. And a container can seal perfectly, but if a plastic bag gets caught between the lid and the container, then the plastic will compromise the seal, wicking moisture into the container.

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Hey Hey,

 

I'm also new to Geocaching, I've been wanting to do it for a while but just registered and will probably go search for a few within the next few days, mostly because I want to place a bunch myself but want to get an idea of what they look like and how to hide them.

 

BUT, I think I have one problem... the main reason I joined is because I love the outdoors and spend tons of time in Ontario Provincial Parks (heading up to Algonquin next month). Am I not allowed to place GCs in Ont Prov Parks?? I haven't started GCing yet, so I want to know before hand so I'm not wasting my time.

 

Thanks,

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Hey Hey,

 

I'm also new to Geocaching, I've been wanting to do it for a while but just registered and will probably go search for a few within the next few days, mostly because I want to place a bunch myself but want to get an idea of what they look like and how to hide them.

 

BUT, I think I have one problem... the main reason I joined is because I love the outdoors and spend tons of time in Ontario Provincial Parks (heading up to Algonquin next month). Am I not allowed to place GCs in Ont Prov Parks?? I haven't started GCing yet, so I want to know before hand so I'm not wasting my time.

 

Thanks,

 

you should ask this in your own thread

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Hey Hey,

 

I'm also new to Geocaching, I've been wanting to do it for a while but just registered and will probably go search for a few within the next few days, mostly because I want to place a bunch myself but want to get an idea of what they look like and how to hide them.

 

BUT, I think I have one problem... the main reason I joined is because I love the outdoors and spend tons of time in Ontario Provincial Parks (heading up to Algonquin next month). Am I not allowed to place GCs in Ont Prov Parks?? I haven't started GCing yet, so I want to know before hand so I'm not wasting my time.

 

Thanks,

 

You would need special permission from the specific Park to place any caches within its boundaries.

 

There are already caches in Algonquin. Some are old, some are newer with permission.

 

You should try finding some caches before thinking about placing any.

 

And you should read the Guidelines over and over again before thinking about hiding any caches.

 

https://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx

 

Check out the Canada subforum:

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=28

 

B.

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Hey Hey,

 

.... mostly because I want to place a bunch myself but want to get an idea of what they look like and how to hide them.

 

... heading up to Algonquin next month

 

Thanks,

 

If Algonquin is a long way from where you reside, you may want to reconsider. You need to be able to respond to issues with your cache in a timely fashion. That's usually within 4 weeks.

 

See the Hiding a Cache section of the Help Center. Especially the Geocache Ownership: A Long Term Responsibility section.

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Hey Hey,

 

.... mostly because I want to place a bunch myself but want to get an idea of what they look like and how to hide them.

 

... heading up to Algonquin next month

 

Thanks,

 

If Algonquin is a long way from where you reside, you may want to reconsider. You need to be able to respond to issues with your cache in a timely fashion. That's usually within 4 weeks.

 

See the Hiding a Cache section of the Help Center. Especially the Geocache Ownership: A Long Term Responsibility section.

 

A cache submission showing coordinates within the boundaries of an Ontario Provincial Park won't get that far, unless express permission to place a cache is demonstrated to the Reviewer.

 

It's a rather touchy situation, and small progress has been made over the years.

 

I'm not sure the new cacher with no finds, and a different username on their profile, has any idea that caches are Reviewed before being published. Please just forget the idea completely.

 

 

B.

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Hi,

I want to make my first hide and have a question about container,

Does it have to be a container from the official geocaching web shop?

Because i would have to pay with euros, and in my country thoose euros prizes are extrimely expensive,

Can i make a container by myself? Is my english good enough for you to understand what i'm trying to say?

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Hi,

I want to make my first hide and have a question about container,

Does it have to be a container from the official geocaching web shop?

Because i would have to pay with euros, and in my country thoose euros prizes are extrimely expensive,

Can i make a container by myself? Is my english good enough for you to understand what i'm trying to say?

 

The caches do not have to come from the geocaching web shop. You can make or buy a good container. The best advice is to have a container that is durable and water tight.

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Hi,

I want to make my first hide and have a question about container,

Does it have to be a container from the official geocaching web shop?

Because i would have to pay with euros, and in my country thoose euros prizes are extrimely expensive,

Can i make a container by myself? Is my english good enough for you to understand what i'm trying to say?

 

You don't need to buy containers from Groundspeak.

 

Most decent caches that we have found are Lock 'N Lock containers, readily available at major retailers. The plastic ones, not the glass ones.

 

They come in a wide variety of sizes.

 

http://www.locknlock.com.au/container.html

 

B.

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Hi,

I want to make my first hide and have a question about container,

Does it have to be a container from the official geocaching web shop?

Because i would have to pay with euros, and in my country thoose euros prizes are extrimely expensive,

Can i make a container by myself? Is my english good enough for you to understand what i'm trying to say?

Hi.

 

As the other members have said, no, it doesn't have to be oredered from the Geocaching Shop.

 

Also: Yes, your english is more than good enough, don't worry :laughing:

 

However, if you don't feel confident enough, there are local forums, on which you can speak your own language.

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I originally downloaded the intro app. Now that I have paid for the premium membership I do not have the option to down load the full aop without paying for it again. What do I do?

Right now, premium membership has little to do with apps.

If you notice, now that you're pm, you have a few more options on that Geocaching Intro app.

The Geocaching (full/paid) app is completely different from premium membership.

- It's simply an app.

 

If I were you (since you now have pm), I'd wait until the Intro becomes the app.

Do a search, or look at reviews and you'll find the paid/full app is being phased out, with the much more up-to-date Intro getting all the updates in preparation for the change.

Same app you have now, with all the bells N whistles combined for pms. :)

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I originally downloaded the intro app. Now that I have paid for the premium membership I do not have the option to down load the full aop without paying for it again. What do I do?
Right now, premium membership has little to do with apps.

If you notice, now that you're pm, you have a few more options on that Geocaching Intro app.

The Geocaching (full/paid) app is completely different from premium membership.

- It's simply an app.

 

If I were you (since you now have pm), I'd wait until the Intro becomes the app.

Do a search, or look at reviews and you'll find the paid/full app is being phased out, with the much more up-to-date Intro getting all the updates in preparation for the change.

Same app you have now, with all the bells N whistles combined for pms. :)

For reference, see the Help Center articles:

Why Are You Only Updating the Free Geocaching Intro App?

What is the Difference Between the Free Geocaching Intro App, the Paid Geocaching App, Geocaching Basic Membership, and Geocaching Premium Membership?

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