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==The perfect moment for your first own geocache== | == The perfect moment for your first own geocache == | ||
Actually there is no perfect moment for your first own geocache. Cachers do not even need to hide an own geocache | Actually there is no perfect moment for your first own geocache. Cachers do not even need to hide an own geocache, but most people want to give something back to the community. It is very useful to gain as much experience in seeking geocaches as possible. It is the best way to see how and where others hide geocaches and how the containers or listings look like. It is also interesting to read the logs of the geocaches you found. High quality geocaches often get long log entries and many recommendation stars. If you did like the geocache and others too, than that might be the kind of quality cache we all like. Try to create a geocache that could also be fun so find. | ||
==Know your responsibility== | == Know your responsibility == | ||
Your first geocache could be an exciting experience. However you should keep in mind that by hiding a geocache you are taking over responsibilities. Those who hide a geocache become owners. As an owner you are responsible for maintaining your geocache(s) and taking care of any issues that may arise. You can find [http://www.opencaching.de/articles.php?page=impressum#tos the terms for hiding a geocache and publishing it] at the Opencaching website. | Your first geocache could be an exciting experience. However you should keep in mind that by hiding a geocache you are taking over responsibilities. Those who hide a geocache become owners. As an owner you are responsible for maintaining your geocache(s) and taking care of any issues that may arise. You can find [http://www.opencaching.de/articles.php?page=impressum#tos the terms for hiding a geocache and publishing it] at the Opencaching website. | ||
==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. There are geocaches with and without a hidden container. | 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. | ||
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* 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 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'''. | * 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 | * And finally there are http://www.opencaching.de/resource2/ocstyle/images/cacheicon/moving.gif '''moving geocaches''' - if not attached to a vehicle they could also have a container. | ||
Geocaches without a container: | Geocaches without a container: | ||
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You should decide the type of geocache first because it has influence on the need of one or more hiding places or none. | 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 == | ||
[[Datei:OCE6DB Tütencache.jpg|thumb|hochkant=0.8|inappropriate place and container]] | [[Datei:OCE6DB Tütencache.jpg|thumb|hochkant=0.8|inappropriate place and container]] | ||
If you want to hide a geocache with a container you need to find a good hiding place. Hiding a boring container at a boring place is probably not the best idea. Other people had | If you want to hide a geocache with a container you need to find a good hiding place. Hiding a boring container at a boring place is probably not the best idea. Other people already had this idea. ;-) So it is good to know some handy criterias. Ask yourself if you would like to go to the geocache's location. | ||
* Is there something interesting to see? (nature, a view, cultural heritage, a monument or a special | * Is there something interesting to see? (nature, a view, cultural heritage, a monument or a special building) | ||
* Is the geocache itself somehow funny or fancy? | * Is the geocache itself somehow funny or fancy? | ||
* Is there some challenge to find the geocache? | * Is there some challenge to find the geocache? | ||
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It is also important to an owner to have easy access to the geocache. As an owner you are responsible for maintaining your geocache and taking care of any issues that may arise as long as your geocache is active. | It is also important to an owner to have easy access to the geocache. As an owner you are responsible for maintaining your geocache and taking care of any issues that may arise as long as your geocache is active. | ||
==Choose an appropriate geocache container== | == Choose an appropriate geocache container == | ||
[[Datei:Cachebewacher 3803567287.jpg|thumb|PETling]] | [[Datei:Cachebewacher 3803567287.jpg|thumb|PETling]] | ||
===The size=== | === The size === | ||
If you hide a real container you need to decide its size. Big containers offer space to drop and trade items. Small or tiny containers often contain only a log book but do not attract much attention. In case you already know the new location of your future geocache you need to find an appropriate size that can be hidden at that place. Most geocaches in towns range in size from ''nano'' to ''small''. In the woods such sizes would be hard to find. Out in nature you could place geocaches in size from ''normal'' to '' | If you hide a real container you need to decide its size. Big containers offer space to drop and trade items. Small or tiny containers often contain only a log book but do not attract much attention. In case you already know the new location of your future geocache you need to find an appropriate size that can be hidden at that place. Most geocaches in towns range in size from ''nano'' to ''small''. In the woods such sizes would be hard to find. Out in nature you could place geocaches in size from ''normal'' to ''very large''. Many cachers like geocaches with box containers containing a nice log book, items to trade and offering space to drop or retrieve trackables. | ||
===The container=== | === The container === | ||
Outdoors a container should have an appropriate durability. | Outdoors a container should have an appropriate durability. | ||
Typical containers in size ''micro'' are film canisters and PET bottle preforms (in Germany called "PETlinge"). Film canisters are cheap or free but not 100% waterproof. PET bottle preforms have a bottle cap and are 100 % waterproof but are only available at specialised shops. You could also use plastic containers for pharmaceutical products or cosmetics. | |||
Typical containers in size ''micro'' are film canisters and PET bottle preforms (in Germany called "PETlinge"). Film canisters are cheap or free but not 100% waterproof. PET bottle preforms have a bottle cap and are 100% waterproof but are only available at specialised shops. You could also use plastic containers for pharmaceutical products or cosmetics. | |||
[[Datei:100 3011.JPG|thumb|links|small Lock&Lock box]] | [[Datei:100 3011.JPG|thumb|links|small Lock&Lock box]] | ||
Well-proven containers in size ''small'' and ''normal'' are so called [https://www.google.de/search?query=lock%26lock Lock&Lock boxes]. You can also find cheaper products with a similar | Well-proven containers in size ''small'' and ''normal'' are so called [https://www.google.de/search?query=lock%26lock Lock&Lock boxes]. You can also find cheaper products with a similar system. These boxes are waterproof and easy to open and close. The content is well protected. You should not buy the most expensive boxes since there is always the possibility that a geocache container gets lost or destroyed. | ||
[[Datei:5.56 x 45 mm M855 Ammunition 3725867671.jpg|thumb|ammunition box]] | [[Datei:5.56 x 45 mm M855 Ammunition 3725867671.jpg|thumb|ammunition box]] | ||
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* Glass jars because their lids rust quickly and the glass can shatter. | * Glass jars because their lids rust quickly and the glass can shatter. | ||
===Things you should put in your geocache=== | === Things you should put in your geocache === | ||
[[Datei:8a30695e-65dc-45cd-a23e-d63a796271d6.jpg|thumb|example for content]] | [[Datei:8a30695e-65dc-45cd-a23e-d63a796271d6.jpg|thumb|example for content]] | ||
*A geocache with a container '''always''' contains a log book and if possible a pen - preferably a pencil. Pencils write even when wet or at low temperatures. | *A geocache with a container '''always''' contains a log book and if possible a pen - preferably a pencil. Pencils write even when wet or at low temperatures. | ||
*Clearly label your container with a stash note so that | *Clearly label your container with a stash note so that all cachers can quickly identify it as a geocache and as being harmless. The label should give the owners email address or an other contact method. It is useful to include information how to log the find. | ||
*You '''can''' place items to trade or trackables in containers with enough space. | *You '''can''' place items to trade or trackables in containers with enough space. | ||
===Things you should never put in a geocache=== | === Things you should never put in a geocache === | ||
*perishable items like food | * perishable items like food | ||
*things that smell like food (could attract animals) | * things that smell like food (could attract animals) | ||
*sample packages of cosmetics (could leak and ruin the geocache's content) | * sample packages of cosmetics (could leak and ruin the geocache's content) | ||
*air freshener or perfumed candles (would transfer the smell to the geocache's content) | * air freshener or perfumed candles (would transfer the smell to the geocache's content) | ||
*any illegal or dangerous contents like explosives, ammunition, weapons or items inappropriate for minors | * any illegal or dangerous contents like explosives, ammunition, weapons or items inappropriate for minors | ||
*alcohol | * alcohol | ||
*advertisement items | * advertisement items | ||
*drugs | * drugs | ||
==Hide the container== | == Hide the container == | ||
After finishing all preparation steps you can hide the container. A geocache needs to be protected from being discovered by [[muggle]]s. You could disguise it with material in the vicinity of the geocache like branches, stones or leafs. | After finishing all preparation steps you can hide the container. A geocache needs to be protected from being discovered by [[muggle]]s. You could disguise it with material in the vicinity of the geocache like branches, stones or leafs. | ||
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'''Don'ts''': Do never put screws or nails in living trees. | '''Don'ts''': Do never put screws or nails in living trees. | ||
===Determine the coordinates=== | === Determine the coordinates === | ||
[[Datei:ETrexx Wegpunkt mitteln.JPG|thumb|waypoint averaging]] | [[Datei:ETrexx Wegpunkt mitteln.JPG|thumb|waypoint averaging]] | ||
GPS | GPS receivers are most precise in determining the GPS coordinates of your geocache. Smartphones often are less accurate. | ||
If you just hit the waypoint button on your receiver to save your location you could get unsatisfying data. To find a geocache you need as accurate data as possible. If you are under clear sky just saving your position might be enough. Modern GPS chipsets do a lot of calculations and filtering before displaying a position. But if you are in the woods with dense trees or between several buildings it is beneficial to use a function that is called waypoint averaging. Check the manual of your GPS receiver how to do that. | If you just hit the waypoint button on your receiver to save your location you could get unsatisfying data. To find a geocache you need as accurate data as possible. If you are under clear sky just saving your position might be enough. Modern GPS chipsets do a lot of calculations and filtering before displaying a position. But if you are in the woods with dense trees or between several buildings it is beneficial to use a function that is called waypoint averaging. Check the manual of your GPS receiver how to do that. | ||
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Ganz ohne es zu wollen und auch zu merken, schleichen sich bei komplexeren Geocaches schnell Fehlerchen wie Zahlendreher in den Koordinaten o.ä. ein. Da ist es sehr vorteilhaft, wenn das '''vor''' der Veröffentlichung jemandem auffällt und man diese Fehler noch ausmerzen kann, bevor der [[Fachjargon#FTF-Jäger|FTF-Jäger]] daran scheitert. Hierbei ist es auch durchaus von Vorteil, wenn den Betatest nicht die besten Freunde machen (weil die wissen, wie man „tickt“ und ihnen ein Fehler dann evtl. auch nicht auffällt), sonder evtl. sogar ganz fremde Cacher (aus der [[Fachjargon#Homezone|Homezone]]). Ein Betatest ist für viele eine große Ehre; daher wird wohl kaum jemand nein sagen, wenn er per Mail gefragt wird, ob er Lust hat, einen ganz neuen Geocache testen. | Ganz ohne es zu wollen und auch zu merken, schleichen sich bei komplexeren Geocaches schnell Fehlerchen wie Zahlendreher in den Koordinaten o.ä. ein. Da ist es sehr vorteilhaft, wenn das '''vor''' der Veröffentlichung jemandem auffällt und man diese Fehler noch ausmerzen kann, bevor der [[Fachjargon#FTF-Jäger|FTF-Jäger]] daran scheitert. Hierbei ist es auch durchaus von Vorteil, wenn den Betatest nicht die besten Freunde machen (weil die wissen, wie man „tickt“ und ihnen ein Fehler dann evtl. auch nicht auffällt), sonder evtl. sogar ganz fremde Cacher (aus der [[Fachjargon#Homezone|Homezone]]). Ein Betatest ist für viele eine große Ehre; daher wird wohl kaum jemand nein sagen, wenn er per Mail gefragt wird, ob er Lust hat, einen ganz neuen Geocache testen. | ||
==Create the geocache listing at the Opencaching Website== | == Create the geocache listing at the Opencaching Website == | ||
After successful hiding a geocache, you need to create an online listing at the Opencaching website. | After being successful with hiding a geocache, you need to create an online listing at the Opencaching website. | ||
By doing so, other cachers get notification emails | |||
By doing so, other cachers get notification emails about your new cache, can find it in the [[How to search for geocaches|website's search]] and on the [http://www.opencaching.de/map2.php Opencaching map] and start seeking your geocache. | |||
[[Kategorie:Geocaching (English)]] | [[Kategorie:Geocaching (English)]] | ||