Difference between revisions of "Cache size"

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[[Geocache]]s come in all shapes and sizes. The popular designations for [[cache size]]s are:
 
[[Geocache]]s come in all shapes and sizes. The popular designations for [[cache size]]s are:
  
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* [[Nano cache|Nano]]
 
* [[Micro cache|Micro]]
 
* [[Micro cache|Micro]]
 
* [[Small cache|Small]]
 
* [[Small cache|Small]]
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* '''Nano''' (Pencil Eraser size or smaller – less than approximately .01 litres (10 millilitres) -- typically containing only a small scroll of paper as a logbook)
 
* '''Micro''' (35 mm film canister or smaller – less than approximately 3 ounces or .1 litres -- typically containing only a logbook)
 
* '''Micro''' (35 mm film canister or smaller – less than approximately 3 ounces or .1 litres -- typically containing only a logbook)
 
* '''Small''' (Sandwich-sized Tupperware-style container or similar -- less than approximately 1 quart or litre -- holds trade items as well as a logbook)
 
* '''Small''' (Sandwich-sized Tupperware-style container or similar -- less than approximately 1 quart or litre -- holds trade items as well as a logbook)
 
* '''Regular''' (Tupperware-style container or ammo can)
 
* '''Regular''' (Tupperware-style container or ammo can)
 
* '''Large''' (5 gallon/20 litre bucket or larger)
 
* '''Large''' (5 gallon/20 litre bucket or larger)

Revision as of 12:54, 28 March 2008

Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes. The popular designations for cache sizes are:


Cache Sizes (From CG)


  • Nano (Pencil Eraser size or smaller – less than approximately .01 litres (10 millilitres) -- typically containing only a small scroll of paper as a logbook)
  • Micro (35 mm film canister or smaller – less than approximately 3 ounces or .1 litres -- typically containing only a logbook)
  • Small (Sandwich-sized Tupperware-style container or similar -- less than approximately 1 quart or litre -- holds trade items as well as a logbook)
  • Regular (Tupperware-style container or ammo can)
  • Large (5 gallon/20 litre bucket or larger)