Geocaching Part Deux: Cache Types Quiz

Answer: Jumbo

Regular caches are one of the most common sizes. Old WWII ammo cans are a popular choice in addition to Tupperware containers, cookie tins, and ice cream buckets. Micro caches are usually reserved for urban settings where the hiding place is very small. Examples of Micro cache containers are 35mm film cases, altoids tins and the like.

Answer: None are available for new cache placements

The virtual cache, locationless cache, and the webcam cache, though still available on geocaching.com for finding, are no longer universally available for creation of new caches. www.waymarking.com has incorporated these cache types. Visit http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx to read up on these and other cache types.

Answer: All are common characteristics

All of these can be characteristics. Most commonly, a puzzle, math problem, or code must be solved in order to find out the true coordinates. Sometimes, research must be done in order to break the code or solve the puzzle. Check out http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8f4e087a-42e7-4f5c-9c9f-72d35de280e8 for one of my favorite Mystery caches that I've found or http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=22d14265-ed41-40fe-bd2d-b0df5bfef504 for one of the Mystery caches that I've hidden.

Answer: A Blue Question Mark

Unknown caches can be fairly simple or extremely complex. A unifying feature of all unknown caches is that the posted coordinates are not the coordinates of the actual cache location but rather a reference point or parking lot nearby. Solving the equation/code/puzzle will give the correct coordinates for the actual cache. Check out http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=89aa76a0-3e9e-4e4b-af2c-a9ab6cb2c440 for a cool new example.

Answer: 2

Some multi-caches will have as many as six stages. The stages can be within close range of each other (500 ft.) or could be sprawled across a whole state. Usually, each stage will provide the coordinates or some clue to help find the next stage.

Answer: A logbook or logsheet

While the other three items are always a welcome inclusion into any geocache (provided the container is large enough), only the logbook or logsheet is required. In some microcaches, the included logsheet is large enough only to write one's initials.

Answer: An advertising billboard

Since there is no physical reward to finding a virtual cache, the location itself should provide the finder with knowledge on a previously unknown topic. So, while a billboard would be easy enough to plot and find, it would not be as interesting any of the other three choices.

Answer: All of these are excellent examples of event caches

The largest annual event cache is Geowoodstock. Geowoodstock VI was held May 24, 2008 in Wheatland, California. Visit http://www.geowoodstockvi.com/ for more information on the event, or visit http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2e7edc5f-1447-4eb0-959d-6c1b15b2d119 to read the logs of the 1142 cachers that attended.

Answer: A cacher should bring all of these

Here in Tucson, many of our CITO cache events include cleaning out a wash that has become particularly dirty. Gloves, water, and sturdy, comfortable shoes are all vital to ensure that those involved have a safe experience. The CITO is a part of the geocacher's goal to leave an area better than they found it.

Answer: Thanks for the cache

The geocaching community is dedicated to having a good time and thanking other geocachers for advancing the sport. Placing geocaches is one of the easiest ways to advance the sport of geocaching in your area. In geocaching fashion, I say TFTMQ (that's "thanks for taking my quiz" for you non-caching folk).