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[[Image:Geocache quay.jpg|thumb|right|A high-tech cache]] | [[Image:Geocache quay.jpg|thumb|right|A high-tech cache]] | ||
| − | A [[geocache]] (sometimes known as a "cache") is what we are placing and hunting. | + | A [[geocache]] (sometimes known as a "cache") is what we are placing and hunting in [[Geocaching]]. |
It could be a box of stuff in the bush. | It could be a box of stuff in the bush. | ||
Or perhaps a film canister in an urban environment. | Or perhaps a film canister in an urban environment. | ||
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The types of [[geocache]] are as follows: | The types of [[geocache]] are as follows: | ||
| − | * [[Traditional cache]] - a hidden stash | + | * [[Traditional cache]] - a hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book |
| − | * [[Multi-cache]] - a set of waypoints leading to the [[cache]] | + | * [[Multi-cache]] - a set of waypoints leading to the final [[cache]] |
| − | * [[Virtual cache]] - a cache with no cache | + | * [[Virtual cache]] - a cache with no cache container |
* [[Locationless cache]] - also called a reverse [[ Virtual cache | virtual]] | * [[Locationless cache]] - also called a reverse [[ Virtual cache | virtual]] | ||
* [[Moveable cache]] - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else | * [[Moveable cache]] - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else | ||
* [[Event cache]] - a gathering of [[geocacher]]s | * [[Event cache]] - a gathering of [[geocacher]]s | ||
* [[Webcam cache]] - take a picture, get a [[smiley]] | * [[Webcam cache]] - take a picture, get a [[smiley]] | ||
| − | * [[Mystery cache]] - a catch all to cover other possible caches that don’t fit easily within the other [[cache]] types or where the hider doesn't want you to know! | + | * [[Mystery cache]] - a catch-all to cover other possible caches that don’t fit easily within the other [[cache]] types or where the hider doesn't want you to know! |
* plus more... see the complete list of [[Cache type]]s. | * plus more... see the complete list of [[Cache type]]s. | ||
Each cache has a particular [[terrain and difficulty]]. | Each cache has a particular [[terrain and difficulty]]. | ||
| − | Physical caches are caches where there is a | + | Physical caches are caches where there is a physical container with a log book to find at the end. They come in different [[Cache_size|sizes]]. |
Other variations of [[geocache]] to be aware of are: | Other variations of [[geocache]] to be aware of are: | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 15 June 2007
A geocache (sometimes known as a "cache") is what we are placing and hunting in Geocaching. It could be a box of stuff in the bush. Or perhaps a film canister in an urban environment. Or maybe a webcam on a beach! You'll only know if you try it!
The types of geocache are as follows:
- Traditional cache - a hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book
- Multi-cache - a set of waypoints leading to the final cache
- Virtual cache - a cache with no cache container
- Locationless cache - also called a reverse virtual
- Moveable cache - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else
- Event cache - a gathering of geocachers
- Webcam cache - take a picture, get a smiley
- Mystery cache - a catch-all to cover other possible caches that don’t fit easily within the other cache types or where the hider doesn't want you to know!
- plus more... see the complete list of Cache types.
Each cache has a particular terrain and difficulty.
Physical caches are caches where there is a physical container with a log book to find at the end. They come in different sizes.
Other variations of geocache to be aware of are:
- caches with a theme
- caches with conditions or special tasks to be completed in order to log them.
