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| − | ==Hiding==
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| − | When hiding a [[cache]], try to think of the following:
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| − | * Why am I bringing fellow [[geocacher]]s here? Is the location of interest, or is my [[cache]] construction/hiding method interesting enough to make the location worthwhile? Beware of placing cache-litter just for the sake of it!
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| − | * Is the way in which I have hidden my [[waypoint]]s/[[cache]] socially acceptable?
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| − | * Will the environment of the [[cache]] location suffer if tens of geocachers visit it in the coming months? (See [[crop circle]]s) If you can avoid environmental damage, then do so, either by hiding your cache sensitively, or providing sufficient clues to ensure that people do not flatten a 10m radius of vegetation around the [[cache]]
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| − | ==Cache & Cache Contents==
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| − | * Try to pick a [[cache container]] that fits with the environment/location in which you hide it... Think about the effects of moisture, sun, sea and sand on your container. Will it last the distance?
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| − | * Apply commonsense to [[cache]] contents. Are all contents kid/animal/[[muggle]] friendly (e.g. sharp objects)? Will the contents decay with age (12 months in a hot location can have funny effects on Chupa Chups). Could the contents contribute to a bushfire (e.g. matches, party-poppers, glass)?
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| − | * Adequately protect your cache contents. Place the [[log book]] (the most important cache item) and writing implements in a sealed plastic bag.
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| − | * If your [[cache]] is not transparent, mark it externally to ensure that it is not regarded as a suspicious object (e.g. "Geocache - Contents Harmless")
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 28 October 2025
This page has been replaced by https://geocaching.com.au/help/view/hiding_a_cache
