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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]]
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* [[Virtual cache]] - a cache with no cache container
* [[Locationless cache]] - also called a reverse [[ Virtual cache | virtual]]
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* [[Locationless cache]] - a cache with no location, find a cache that matches the cache description and use the co-ordinates of the find to make your log.
* [[Moveable cache]]
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* [[Moveable cache]] - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else
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* [[Beacon Cache]] - a [[Multi-cache]] that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints
 
* [[Event cache]] - a gathering of [[geocacher]]s
 
* [[Event cache]] - a gathering of [[geocacher]]s
* [[Webcam cache]]
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* [[Mega event]] cache - a gathering of more than 500 sttendee geocachers
* [[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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* Giga event cache - an especially rare event with regularly more than 5000 attendees
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* [[Webcam cache]] - take a picture, get a [[smiley]]
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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!
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* [[Trigpoint]] - climb a mountain, take a picture, get a [[smiley]]
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* 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]].
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Physical caches are caches where there is a physical [[cache 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:
 
* caches with a [[Themed cache|theme]]
 
* caches with a [[Themed cache|theme]]
* caches with [[conditions]] or [[special tasks]] to be completed for you can [[logging a cache|log]] them.
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* caches with [[conditions]] or [[special tasks]] to be completed in order to [[logging a cache|log]] them.
  
 
[[Category:Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Glossary]]

Latest revision as of 19:21, 9 February 2016

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:

  • 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 - a cache with no location, find a cache that matches the cache description and use the co-ordinates of the find to make your log.
  • Moveable cache - find it, take it, hide it somewhere else
  • Beacon Cache - a Multi-cache that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints
  • Event cache - a gathering of geocachers
  • Mega event cache - a gathering of more than 500 sttendee geocachers
  • Giga event cache - an especially rare event with regularly more than 5000 attendees
  • 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!
  • Trigpoint - climb a mountain, take a picture, get a smiley
  • 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 cache container with a log book to find at the end. They come in different sizes.

Other variations of geocache to be aware of are: