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| − | The [[Cache container]] is something to hold all the bits and pieces in a physical [[cache]]. (Not all [[cache type]]s have a [[cache container]] to find.)
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| − | A cache container can be any container, however some are more suitable than others.
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| − | Some common containers:
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| − | * Plastic lunch or food storage boxes, e.g. Sistema container.
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| − | * 35m film containers.
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| − | * Ex-military metal [[Ammunition box]]es.
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| − | * Small plastic tool boxes.
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| − | * Pill containers.
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| − | * Magnetic key holders.
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| − | * Old torches.
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| − | * Old washed pool chemical containers.
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| − | * Old paint cans.
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| − | [[Image:eatencontainer.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Animal Attack!.]]
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| − | The most popular container is the plastic food storage box, followed by [[Ammunition box | ammunition boxes]].
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| − | A container of should be of sufficient size to hold a log book, writing implement and a few [[swaps]]. The container can be left natural or painted to help it blend in with the surroundings.
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| − | If you intend putting a cache in an area frequented by animals, a metal container will last longer as animals can't chew holes in it. Also see [[Vermin proofing]]. Empty tins such as paint tins have been used, although these may rust and the finder may not have a suitable opening tool to hand.
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| − | The main thing is to ensure the lid is tight fitting and watertight. Lose fitting lids eventually lead to wet and mouldy contents.
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| − | Some of the standard [[cache size]]s are [[Micro cache | micro]], [[small cache | small]], [[regular cache| regular]] and [[large cache | large]].
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| − | Many of the caches will be [[camouflage]]d to make them less obvious to [[muggle]]s and/or more challenging to find.
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| − | Builders of creative cache containers make good use of [[magnet]]s and [[adhesive]].
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| − | ==See Also==
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| − | * [[Cache type]]
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| − | * [[Geocache]]
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Latest revision as of 10:23, 13 October 2025
This page has been replace by https://geocaching.com.au/help/view/Container
