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| − | There are many different types of [[cache]]s:
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| − | * [[Traditional cache]] - a hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book (GC and GCA)
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| − | * [[Multi-cache]] - a set of waypoints leading to the final cache (GC and GCA)
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| − | * [[Event cache]] - a gathering of geocachers (GC and GC)
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| − | * [[Virtual cache]] - a cache with no cache container (GCA only, grandfathered on GC)
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| − | * [[Locationless cache]] - also called a reverse virtual (GCA only)
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| − | * [[Moveable cache]] - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else (GCA only)
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| − | * [[Beacon Cache]] - a Multi-cache that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints
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| − | * [[Mystery cache|Mystery/Unknown cache]] - a catch-all to cover other possible caches (GC and GCA)
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| − | * [[CITO cache]] - special type of event with Cache In Trash Out intentions (GC only, use Event on GCA)
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| − | * [[Earthcache]] - view a unique geoscience feature on-the-ground (GC only, use Virtual on GCA)
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| − | * [[Webcam cache]] - take a picture to log (GCA only, grandfathered on GC)
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| − | * [[Letterbox cache]] - hybrid with letterboxing (GC only)
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| − | * [[Podcache]] - multi-cache where the directions are provided in audio (GCA only)
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| − | * [[Trigpoint]] - climb a mountain, take a picture, get a smiley
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| − | Some types can be listed on GC ([[Geocaching.com]]) as well as GCA ([[Geocaching Australia]]), some on only one site.
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| − | [[Geocaching.com]] has [[grandfather]]ed some types, meaning they are no longer allowed for new caches, although existing caches remain.
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| − | Other [[cache listing website]]s may support other types.
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