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What is the main tool of a geocacher?
1. 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.
What are tools of the trade in geocaching?
TOTT – Tools Of The Trade
- Geocaching Magnetic Light-up Retriever Tool. $14.99.
- Geocaching Logo Hip Pack/Sling. $35.00.
- Logsheet Roller with trackable charm. $9.99.
- Geocaching 10-in-1 Card Tool- Black. $7.99.
- Geocaching Logo Carabiner Bottle Opener. $5.99.
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What are Muggles in geocaching?
Description. The word muggle was adopted from the Harry Potter series of books, used to describe someone as non-magical. In geocaching, it is used to refer to someone who does not geocache. When the approaching muggle is a police officer or person of authority, honesty is the recommended policy.
What does Tftc stand for in geocaching?
Thanks For The Cache
TFTC. “Thanks For The Cache”. An acronym written by geocachers in logbooks or online when logging cache finds.
What do geocache containers 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.
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 FP mean in geocaching?
Are you a favourite point hoarder or do you just give them away for any old reason?
What does GC mean in geocaching?
GC – Geocoin. GZ – Ground Zero – refers to the cache’s hiding spot. GPS – Global Positioning System. GPSr – Global Positioning System Receiver. GPX – GPS eXchange Format – a file type used by GPSr’s.
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. Groundspeak, Inc. is the company that owns and operates Geocaching.com, Waymarking.com, and Wherigo.com.
What do I need to start geocaching?
To begin geocaching you just need a GPS device, something to write with, and a sense of wanderlust. But this is also the perfect opportunity to build an outdoor and navigation-oriented carry. You’ll be traveling outside braving the elements, so being prepared should be a priority!
What are the benefits of geocaching for students?
NUMERACY: Geocaching offers lots of opportunities to reinforce core skills, such as direction, orientation and degrees. GPS is also a great tool for teaching distance and estimation in your school grounds. SCIENCE: It’s a useful introduction to studying GPS systems, satellites and space.
What kind of PEN should I use for geocaching?
Most geocaches will contain a pencil and logbook so you can record your find, but you should also be ready to take down your own notes about the journey. Or, even leave a note behind for the next adventurer coming your way. Pilot’s Down Force pen is lightweight and inexpensive, and will give you a good grip even while gloved.
What is the best backpack for geocaching?
Keeping your geocaching carry dry should be a priority, so a waterproof bag is a no-brainer. This Chaos Ready backpack has 3 main compartments protected by heavy-duty 500D PVC tarpaulin for your everyday carry and more. It also comes with adjustable, padded straps to ensure a comfortable carry during longer caching sessions.
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