Despite the fact that the majority of geocaching containers are standard tupperware or ammo cans, occasionally you will find a container that is ingenious and distinctive. The best geocaching caches are disguised to look like something else or to blend into their surroundings.
In urban areas, making the cache blend into the background is extremely important. You want to make sure that those walking by don’t spot anything out of the ordinary so they will leave it alone. Tiny caches like nanos and micros work well in an urban location. Micros are typically the size of a 35 mm film canister. Nanos are even smaller – with reference to the size of your fingertip. Nano and micro caches are common choices in urban settings due to lack of other hiding places that would sustain a bigger cache. Since these caches can be located practically anywhere due to their size, they can be exceptionally hard to find even without any camouflage on the container.
Nano caches are typically magnetic which makes them ideal for hiding under benches or on fences. They can easily be mistaken for a bolt. The typical muggle (non-geocacher) most likely won’t observe anything out of the ordinary. Some of the best nano caches are hidden in plain sight and can baffle even seasoned geocachers.
However, you aren’t just restricted to nano caches in urban areas. Adding magnets to a regular electrical outlet cover and painting it to tie in with the background is a simple way to hide a cache in plain sight on utility boxes. Of course this type of cache won’t have room for SWAG, but it will hold a baggie with a log when the plate is in place.
If you want to hide a micro in an area that has a fence, look for loose fence post caps. You can simply attach a micro container to the inside of the cap that will hang down into the fence post.
A hollowed out book makes an excellent cache for hiding in a library or bookstore. Of course you must make sure you have the owner or manger's permisson first.
A number of ingenious geocachers disguise their urban caches to look like junk. A cache concealed in a stinky old shoe and hidden in an area with trash will have other cachers scratching their heads. Skillful geocachers have also fashioned caches from old cans and bottles.
If you are hiding your cache in a wooded area, it is still advisable to disguise your container in some way so it stands out less. Interesting cache containers are much more fun to discover than ordinary Tupperware. The camouflage can be as simple as gluing some leaves, twigs, and moss to the top of your container.
Consider duplicating things you find in nature for your cache containers. You can acquire reasonably priced bird’s nests at craft stores and hide them up in a tree. The one downside is that a bird might decide it looks like a good home! If you choose to hide a cache in a rocky area, think about those hide-a-key rocks. If you need a larger cache, you can obtain a plaster mold and create your own rock cache. .
If you are looking to up the difficulty rating a bit, one ingenious purpose is to drill out the end of a small log and insert a 35 mm film canister into the hole. Then hide your cache in the woods surrounded by fallen limbs.
When it comes to geocaching containers, you truly are limited only by your imagination. If you don't possess the tools or know-how to make your own, you can search eBay or Amazon for geocaching containers. Regardless of whether you concoct your own or purchase one, a creative container can make the difference between a so-so cache and one that gets people excited about visiting your caches.
In urban areas, making the cache blend into the background is extremely important. You want to make sure that those walking by don’t spot anything out of the ordinary so they will leave it alone. Tiny caches like nanos and micros work well in an urban location. Micros are typically the size of a 35 mm film canister. Nanos are even smaller – with reference to the size of your fingertip. Nano and micro caches are common choices in urban settings due to lack of other hiding places that would sustain a bigger cache. Since these caches can be located practically anywhere due to their size, they can be exceptionally hard to find even without any camouflage on the container.
Nano caches are typically magnetic which makes them ideal for hiding under benches or on fences. They can easily be mistaken for a bolt. The typical muggle (non-geocacher) most likely won’t observe anything out of the ordinary. Some of the best nano caches are hidden in plain sight and can baffle even seasoned geocachers.
However, you aren’t just restricted to nano caches in urban areas. Adding magnets to a regular electrical outlet cover and painting it to tie in with the background is a simple way to hide a cache in plain sight on utility boxes. Of course this type of cache won’t have room for SWAG, but it will hold a baggie with a log when the plate is in place.
If you want to hide a micro in an area that has a fence, look for loose fence post caps. You can simply attach a micro container to the inside of the cap that will hang down into the fence post.
A hollowed out book makes an excellent cache for hiding in a library or bookstore. Of course you must make sure you have the owner or manger's permisson first.
A number of ingenious geocachers disguise their urban caches to look like junk. A cache concealed in a stinky old shoe and hidden in an area with trash will have other cachers scratching their heads. Skillful geocachers have also fashioned caches from old cans and bottles.
If you are hiding your cache in a wooded area, it is still advisable to disguise your container in some way so it stands out less. Interesting cache containers are much more fun to discover than ordinary Tupperware. The camouflage can be as simple as gluing some leaves, twigs, and moss to the top of your container.
Consider duplicating things you find in nature for your cache containers. You can acquire reasonably priced bird’s nests at craft stores and hide them up in a tree. The one downside is that a bird might decide it looks like a good home! If you choose to hide a cache in a rocky area, think about those hide-a-key rocks. If you need a larger cache, you can obtain a plaster mold and create your own rock cache. .
If you are looking to up the difficulty rating a bit, one ingenious purpose is to drill out the end of a small log and insert a 35 mm film canister into the hole. Then hide your cache in the woods surrounded by fallen limbs.
When it comes to geocaching containers, you truly are limited only by your imagination. If you don't possess the tools or know-how to make your own, you can search eBay or Amazon for geocaching containers. Regardless of whether you concoct your own or purchase one, a creative container can make the difference between a so-so cache and one that gets people excited about visiting your caches.
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