GAFF

GAFF - Geocaching Assistance Finding Factor

This term was coined by pprass.

GAFF is a non-official, non-binding rating system used when logging a cache, to describe under what circumstances the cache was found.

So instead of saying you had to look at the hint, phone a friend, and then call another friend who came out and pointed to the cache with a stick, you could say it was a GAFF 5 find.

• GAFF 0 - Thought, gee that's a nice spot for a cache. Looked and found a cache.

• GAFF 1 - Read the cache page and found the cache using the co-ords listed. Did not read any previous logs and definitely did not look at the hint if there were any. This is the ultimate find.

• GAFF 2 - Read the cache page and read the logs then found the cache.

• GAFF 3 - Read the cache page, read the logs and peeked at the hint, then found the cache.

• GAFF 4 - Read the cache page, read the logs and peeked at the hint then called a previous finder or the owner and received a cryptic hint, which still was a challenge to decipher, then found the cache.

• GAFF 5 - Read the cache page, read the logs and peeked at the hint then called a previous finder or the owner and received a cryptic hint, which still was a challenge to decipher, but were then given explicit instructions as to where the cache was hidden and then found the cache.

There is no obligation to use GAFF ratings in your cache logs, but it does help other readers understand the way you went about finding the cache without tiring out your fingers typing. See logging a cache.