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General Talk (primarily non-naturist) => The Hobby Hut => Topic started by: nudist18 on August 31, 2011, 12:54:34 am
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Okay, so recently I discovered something called geocaching. It is essentially GPS guided treasure hunting. You go to www.geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com), make an account (either free or premium) and you can search their whole database for all of the geocaches near you. Now a geocache can come in many forms. A little tiny bison tube with a paper to sign, or a giant container with an item and log book. You can trade for the item with something of equal or better value, and you can sign the log book proving you where there. They are always hidden and they can be anywhere in the world! It is a ton of fun for all ages, and anybody can take part. So, I was wondering, are there any geocachers on the forum? Or if not, do you ever plan on trying it out?
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never heard of this before, but did a search and found some in my area, might have to go looking for them
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Okay, so recently I discovered something called geocaching. It is essentially GPS guided treasure hunting. You go to www.geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com), make an account (either free or premium) and you can search their whole database for all of the geocaches near you. Now a geocache can come in many forms. A little tiny bison tube with a paper to sign, or a giant container with an item and log book. You can trade for the item with something of equal or better value, and you can sign the log book proving you where there. They are always hidden and they can be anywhere in the world! It is a ton of fun for all ages, and anybody can take part. So, I was wondering, are there any geocachers on the forum? Or if not, do you ever plan on trying it out?
I looked into it but I am disappointed by underwater caches being nearly non-existent in my area :(
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Okay, so recently I discovered something called geocaching. It is essentially GPS guided treasure hunting. You go to www.geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com), make an account (either free or premium) and you can search their whole database for all of the geocaches near you. Now a geocache can come in many forms. A little tiny bison tube with a paper to sign, or a giant container with an item and log book. You can trade for the item with something of equal or better value, and you can sign the log book proving you where there. They are always hidden and they can be anywhere in the world! It is a ton of fun for all ages, and anybody can take part. So, I was wondering, are there any geocachers on the forum? Or if not, do you ever plan on trying it out?
I looked into it but I am disappointed by underwater caches being nearly non-existent in my area :(
To my understanding, underwater caches in general are extremely rare to find.
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i just got back from trying to find a geocache down the road, but couldn't find it, i think my gps was acting up tho
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I can see how this addicting, I found 3 geocaches today
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I have done this a few times and it is sooo much fun!
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I love geocaching! My family is really big into it, and as a result I got "dragged" along a few times...I had so much fun I'm going to buy a GPS and start enjoying the hobby myself!
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i been getting hooked on it, and got the family hooked, i'm working on hiding my first cache
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My father is a huge fan of geocaching, and has hidden a few caches. He's the one that keeps encouraging me to pick up the hobby, since I love hiking and spending time outdoors. I've gone a few times with him, and I've been giving the idea of hiding a few caches some thought. I really need to get a good GPS first though (so I don't have to borrow one anymore, lol).
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Found my 10th one today, this is becoming addicting :4345
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I've been looking to purchase a new vehicle in the next few months and a Wrangler is at the top of my list -- I've seen quite a few mentions of geocaching on a few of the Jeep forums and didn't give it much thought, but never would I have imagined it was this exciting! Just gives me one more reason to want one...
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Fair warning: a decent number of the 4x4-aimed Geocaches are toilet seats. That way they don't get stolen!
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Fair warning: a decent number of the 4x4-aimed Geocaches are toilet seats. That way they don't get stolen!
*noted* hahaha I'd probably be too chicken to do much wheeling anyway... dented my dad's Bronco once doing it and still have the emotional scars to prove it
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Chicks dig body damage!
Except when it's their door that falls off. Then they're no longer amused.
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I've been looking to purchase a new vehicle in the next few months and a Wrangler is at the top of my list -- I've seen quite a few mentions of geocaching on a few of the Jeep forums and didn't give it much thought, but never would I have imagined it was this exciting! Just gives me one more reason to want one...
I have been a Wrangler guy for a long time. I love them! Mine is a Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited…Sweet!
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I am now up to 51 geocaches found! Hit 50 a few days ago, and picked up another today on the way out to visit my grandparents. I can't wait to get my own GPS and do this on my own (and maybe I'll catch up to my father, who's somewhere around 285 finds now).
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I had heard of this a long time ago on show called "Tekzilla (http://revision3.com/tekzilla/how-to-edit-3d-video)." I really wanted to do one, but I didn't have GPS or a smartphone. Now I have a smartphone (which obviously has GPS, though, not the most accurate) and I had completely forgotten about this! I really want to start doing this now, I can't wait for my next day off ^_^
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I've been a premium member on geocaching.com for about two yours now, but my count is only up to about 65 at the moment. Reason for that is that I simply don't have enough of spare time. From time to time I go caching with a couple of friends from the orchestra though. April 15th we're going to participate in our first big team event here in Belgium
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I love looking for them I am addicted to it.
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73 so far. My nickname is "Deep Crow" if you want to friend me...
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i found some near where i live, and some with friends.
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I just started this a few days ago. I haven't dedicated a day to geocahcing yet, just sort of "while I'm out" kind of thing. I'm 3 for 3 so far! looking for a trackable or geocoin would really make my day.
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I read through all the repiles and I'm hook. I'm going to give it a try, it sounds so much fun! :3456 :2345 :23456
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it's a new age treasure hunt. Its fun as hell!
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Yeah, this seems awesome, how have I never heard of this before? It's almost like being a pirate, looking for the X that marks the spot, except for the looting and pillaging. So ... I guess it's not really like being a pirate at all.
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I will definitely be finding some in my area.
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So far I have found...three. Pattie has forbid me to do it by myself. sigh. she wants to join in on the fun but I am ITCHING for a day off together with her so we can goooooooo.
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Cabding got me started... getting ready to go hunting for a couple today that are within a mile of my house! This is simple fun that doesn't cost a lot.
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I have been wanting to get into it for a while, but dont have a gps unit or smartphone. How much do they cost?
Joey
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I do geocaching for 2 years now. It's quit fun and most caches in nature bring you to very nice places so it's great for people who love sightseeing and are into nature.
@joeyn depends on what you want
A simple GPS what can guide you to the caches and help you find your way back home or guide you on a pre installed track starts at 70€ if you need a color screen pre installed maps, road navigation... the price climbs over 300.
I have a cheap one and it works perfect for me
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I just happen to already have the phone so it didn't cost me anything extra. There are TONS of microcaches around town but the really good ones that I like best are out in the middle of nowhere and Ammo Cans with pretty awesome stuff in there for trade. I bought some travel bugs to join in on the game a little bit more. I hope my stuff doesn't get lots like what seems to happen to most of them though.
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The subject of nude geocaching came up on the Naturist Living Show
http://www.naturistliving.bareoaks.ca/2014/05/nude-geocaching.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturistLivingShow+%28Naturist+Living+Show%29 (http://www.naturistliving.bareoaks.ca/2014/05/nude-geocaching.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturistLivingShow+%28Naturist+Living+Show%29)
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The subject of nude geocaching came up on the Naturist Living Show
http://www.naturistliving.bareoaks.ca/2014/05/nude-geocaching.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturistLivingShow+%28Naturist+Living+Show%29 (http://www.naturistliving.bareoaks.ca/2014/05/nude-geocaching.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturistLivingShow+%28Naturist+Living+Show%29)
Yeah just listened that episode. It's getting me interested in trying this out in my local area.
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I'd just like to say that my partner and I have been keen geocachers for a few years and it's always a great thrill to find one of these hidden treasures. We love to follow a themed hunt, where there are a series of micro-caches laid by one person in a local area that sometimes have a little story linking them together.
We have a bumbag containing a geocaching kit, which includes a compass, a notepad, some tweezers, wet-wipes, a pencil and a small token to leave in the cache to say we have found it. We never swap or take anything. And we always log our find on the geocachers website and thank the person who planted the cache.
Not even attempted to do any geocaching in the buff as the rules state that a cache must always be left in a publicly accessible location - and we don't want to give anyone a heart attack!
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I remember I used to do this a lot. For whatever reason, it got really popular around my neighborhood a few years ago. It was fun, but nowadays nobody does it. Coincidentally I stopped by a spot where a cache used to be, and it was completely empty.
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Here's in England, it's still very much alive. It started quite some time ago in America but in those days they only used a map and a compass. These days it's so much easier, your smartphone pretty much directs you right to the spot. But you still have to find the cache once you arrive.
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I haven't done this in years. I'm glad to see it's still prevalent. I hope this hobby can get people to explore their world. It really helps you appreciate the area to dive right into it.
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i geocached with my family once or twice a few years ago, but my memory of it is limited to blindfolding yourself in the middle of the woods with a geiger counter, looking for a mapped bag of random junk
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I started Geocaching three times, but every time I have the idea to start geocaching its winter and very cold.....
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I just found out about this last year and thought it was really cool so I made an account. I found one really close by so I stopped by to find it while we were out for a family walk. I couldn't find anything so that was upsetting and then I forgot all about it. I should try it again and see if we can find something this time.
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Okay, so recently I discovered something called geocaching. It is essentially GPS guided treasure hunting. You go to www.geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com), make an account (either free or premium) and you can search their whole database for all of the geocaches near you. Now a geocache can come in many forms. A little tiny bison tube with a paper to sign, or a giant container with an item and log book. You can trade for the item with something of equal or better value, and you can sign the log book proving you where there. They are always hidden and they can be anywhere in the world! It is a ton of fun for all ages, and anybody can take part. So, I was wondering, are there any geocachers on the forum? Or if not, do you ever plan on trying it out?
I looked into it but I am disappointed by underwater caches being nearly non-existent in my area :(
most can be reached with just a walk under a mile from some ware you can drive the far out ones are rare
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I used to d it a bit a few years ago, gonna get back into it again. both me and the gf have been interested. such a good way to get outside