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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.
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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
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* [[Traditional cache]] - a hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book
* [[Multi-cache]] - a set of waypoints leading to the [[cache]]
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* [[Multi-cache]] - a set of waypoints leading to the final [[cache]]
* [[Virtual cache]] - a cache with no cache
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* [[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!
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* [[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 [[container]] to find at the end.  They come in different [[Cache_size|sizes]].
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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 high-tech cache

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:

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: