For Those Interested In ATV Geocaching

[diverboss]

copied from the geocache website

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED. MORE TO FOLLOW
Cache Containers

Start by choosing a container that will withstand the weather all year round. Geocachers have had good success with clear, watertight plastic containers, ammunition boxes, and waterproof boxes often used on boats. You will also want to invest in zippered plastic bags to further protect the cache contents, in case your container does leak. View sample Groundspeak Cache Containers.
Whatever the container, make sure to clearly identify your cache as a geocache. Most geocachers mark the cache container with the words "Official Geocache," the name of the cache, and appropriate contact information. The more information you can provide, the better.
Cache Contents

Next, you will need a logbook. Make sure to place a writing utensil in the cache as well. If you are in an area where the temperature drops below freezing, make sure to provide a soft lead pencil. Pens tend to freeze and are rendered useless.
Include a note to welcome the cache finder. The note has been translated into several languages and explains the activity in case someone accidentally finds your cache.
Lastly, you can put items for trading into the cache. It is highly recommended, but not necessary. What you place into your cache is up to you, budget permitting. Some ideas of items to give as goodies:

• Disposable camera. Put one in and ask everyone to take a picture and put it back in the cache. Later you can develop the photos and place them online.
• Toys for children. Include action figures, games, playing cards, and more.
• Trackable items.
• Keys to a brand new car

People of all ages hide and seek caches, so think carefully before placing an item into a cache. Explosives, ammunition, knives, drugs and alcohol should not be placed in a cache. Respect the local laws.
Food items are always a bad idea. Animals have better noses than humans, and in some cases caches have been chewed through and destroyed because of food items in a cache. Please do not put food in a cache.

[Mudtramp]

This sounds like SO much fun!

[diverboss]

Well, heard back from the geocache people, and we can't put geocaches (their name) on for pay tracks. So,,,,, I will start using the term "geofinds' and only post the lat/long info on here. Not on the geocaching website if they are hidden on pay sites.

More to come


Skipper

[Mayhem]

I think next time I head out to a big place in OK,ARK or Tex I will hide something and post it here. I will write the long and lat down and a clue to get you to it. Im not sure just how acurate (ft wise) the handheld GPS are. Maybe 10 to 30 ft?

[diverboss]

ONCE YOU PLANT YOUR ITEM, COME AT IT FROM SEVERAL SIDES AND GET AN IDEA OF WHERE YOU ARE ON THE GPS.

[Sooner]

Mayhem, may I recommend you bury a 12 pack. You never know when you might run out of beer while on the trail and have to locate the back up in an emergency. LOL

[diverboss]

NOW THATS FUNNY, SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING CRANE WOULD NEED TO DO

[Mudtramp]

Originally Posted by Sooner

Mayhem, may I recommend you bury a 12 pack. You never know when you might run out of beer while on the trail and have to locate the back up in an emergency. LOL

I don't think anyone would need the coordinates on that one...just their nose

[Mayhem]

I can bury a small cooler.LOL Put a 6 pack in it. Write emergency use only and see who cant read first. LOL

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

I can bury a small cooler.LOL Put a 6 pack in it. Write emergency use only and see who cant read first. LOL

LMAO!