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==Choose a geocache type== | ==Choose a geocache type== | ||
Think about what [http://www.opencaching.de/articles.php?page=cacheinfo type of geocache] you would like to create. The easiest geocache is a so called traditional geocache indicated with | Think about what [http://www.opencaching.de/articles.php?page=cacheinfo type of geocache] you would like to create. There are geocaches with and without a hidden container. | ||
Geocaches with a container: | |||
* The easiest geocache is a so called '''traditional geocache''' indicated with a http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/traditional.gif treasure chest. If a traditional geocache is in the vicinity of a parking area it is called a http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/drivein.gif '''Drive-In''' a.k.a. "drive-by" or "park 'n grab". | |||
* A geocache that first requires to solve a puzzle or a sophisticated math or physics problem is called a http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/mystery.gif '''quiz geocache''' a.k.a. mystery geocache and http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/mathe.gif '''math or physics geocache'''. | |||
* A geocache consisting of more then one station where you need to find stages to reach the final location is called a http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/multi.gif '''multicache'''. | |||
* And finally there are http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/moving.gif '''moving geocaches''' - if not attached to a vihicle they could also have a container. | |||
Geocaches without a container: | |||
* http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/virtual.gif '''Virtual geocaches''' and http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/webcam.gif '''webcam geocaches''' usually do not require to find a stash. | |||
You should decide the type of geocache first because it has influence on the need of one or more hiding places or none. | |||
==Find a good hiding place== | ==Find a good hiding place== | ||