What tools are needed to geocaching?

7 Tools I Can’t Go Geocaching Without | The Geocaching Junkie
  • Tweezers. This one is just a no-brainer and, besides a pen, it’s is the one thing I would always recommend carrying when you’re geocaching.
  • Grabber. …
  • Extendable magnet. …
  • Headlamp. …
  • Telescopic Mirror. …
  • Hiking Poles. …
  • Touchscreen Gloves.

Is geocaching still a thing 2021?

Whether you’re a seasoned geocacher or you’re new to the activity, you’ll be happy to know that, yep, geocaching is still a thing. According to the folks at the official Geocaching headquarters, there are more than 3 million active geocaches located around the world.

What do you need to be able to start geocaching?

Getting started with geocaching
  1. Open the app. Download and open the Geocaching® app to see geocaches near you. …
  2. Navigate to the geocache. Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it. …
  3. Look for the geocache. …
  4. Find and log the geocache.

Can you take things from a geocache?

While some caches host trackables or unique SWAG items, some geocaches aren’t so lucky. The etiquette around geocaching SWAG is simple. If you take something, leave something behind of equal or greater value.

Which GPS best for geocaching?

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best handheld GPS for geocaching.
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Garmin Oregon 650t Handheld GPS
  • Best interactive geocaching GPS.
  • Stay in touch on the move!
  • Built-in 8MP camera.

What are the three main rules of geocaching?

What are the rules in Geocaching?
  • Take something from the cache.
  • Leave something in the cache.
  • Write about it in the logbook.

What does a geocaching box look like?

Geocache boxes come in all different shapes and sizes. They can be anything, but they are usually small, weatherproof boxes made of metal, wood, or plastic. You might find a camouflaged Altoids tin, a can of mixed nuts, or an ammo box. The cache will be hidden (but not buried) in a safe, non-intrusive place.

Do you need a GPS to geocache?

For geocaching, an expensive and elaborate GPS device is not necessary. At the simplest level, you will need a GPS device for which you can easily enter waypoints. A device should also be easy to use, accessible, and durable.

What does SL mean in geocaching?

Signed Log
TN, LN, and SL (Took Nothing, Left Nothing, and Signed Log) are often combined together in various ways to indicate that a Geocacher signed the log, neither dropping nor grabbing anything from the cache.

What does TFTF mean in geocaching?

thanks for the {find,fun,cache}.

What should you not put in a geocache?

Explosives, fireworks, ammunition, lighters, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), drugs, alcohol and any illicit material should not be placed in a cache. If someone other than you places an inappropriate item in a cache that you own and this is reported, the cache may be temporarily disabled.

What does BOP mean in geocaching?

Base of Post
BOP – Base of Post. BOT – Base of Tree. BYOP – Bring your Own Pencil/Pen. C&D – Cache and Dash. CITO – Cache In Trash Out.

What does GZ mean in geocaching?

Ground Zero
Ground Zero (GZ) The point where your GPS device shows that you have reached the geocache location. At ground zero, you are zero feet (or zero meters) away from your destination. Groundspeak.

What does FP mean in geocaching?

Are you a favourite point hoarder or do you just give them away for any old reason? I got to thinking about this recently when I was logging the geocaches we found while on holiday in the U.S. It turns out, I’m a bit of an FP squirrel.

What does FTF stand for?

FTF
Acronym Definition
FTF Face To Face (in person)
FTF Fédération Tunisienne de Football (French: Tunisian Football Federation; Tunisia)
FTF Failure to Feed (A self loading firearm malfunction)
FTF Fight the Future (X-Files movie)

What is PnG in geocaching?

An alternative Geocaching website, OpenCaching.com. P&G. Park-and-Grab. PnG. A cache placed in a location that allows a quick grab.

What is a Tott?

tott. A drinking-cup somewhat smaller than the regulation half-pint, by which a surplus is left in the distribution of the regular allowance of grog, and awarded to the cook of each mess, for the day, for his trouble.

What does ILNY mean in texting?

ILNY means “I Love New York.”

What does the ghost symbol mean in geocaching?

Ghost icon = Virtual cache.

What does Park Grab mean?

“Park & Grab”, “P & G”, “Cache & Dash”, etc. all refer to (usually) a Traditional cache (which means there WILL be a container to find and a logbook to sign), which is located very close to available parking and should be relatively easy to find.