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== Quality == | == Quality == | ||
| − | + | '''Keep in mind that your hide may become someone's first geocache find.''' | |
* What impression of the hobby will they have after finding your cache? | * What impression of the hobby will they have after finding your cache? | ||
* Will they likely want to search for another one? | * Will they likely want to search for another one? | ||
| − | + | ''' Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache.''' | |
* Would you want to bring a friend to this spot? | * Would you want to bring a friend to this spot? | ||
* Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area. | * Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area. | ||
| − | + | '''Consider the container you intend to use.''' | |
* Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet? | * Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet? | ||
* Will the container be able to withstand being exposed to the elements for an extended period of time? Some examples of '''poor''' containers are: | * Will the container be able to withstand being exposed to the elements for an extended period of time? Some examples of '''poor''' containers are: | ||
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** ''Candy tins'', because they rust very quickly. | ** ''Candy tins'', because they rust very quickly. | ||
** Ammo cans that still bear ''military markings'', because they look dangerous to the average person. | ** Ammo cans that still bear ''military markings'', because they look dangerous to the average person. | ||
| − | + | '''Perform regular cache maintenance''' | |
* Periodically check the container, contents, and logbook. Replace or repair items as necessary. | * Periodically check the container, contents, and logbook. Replace or repair items as necessary. | ||
* If the area is developing 'geo-trails' from people seeking the cache, consider moving or archiving the cache. | * If the area is developing 'geo-trails' from people seeking the cache, consider moving or archiving the cache. | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 29 August 2010
For the good of the caching community and those seeking your cache, consider the following prior to placing a cache.
General
- Read the Terms of Use for Opencaching.US.
- Respect all local laws and property rights.
- Seek permission to place the cache from the property owner/land manager.
- Do not dig, disassemble, or destroy property when placing or seeking a cache.
- Do not hide a cache where the location or the container will raise suspicion with people in the area or law enforcement.
- Use a clear container when possible and always mark the container as a geocache.
Forbidden sites for cache placement
Do not place a cache near:
- Elementary or Secondary Schools
- Railroad tracks
- Government buildings
- Military installations
- Ecologically protected areas
- Any place that has a policy against caches
Quality
Keep in mind that your hide may become someone's first geocache find.
- What impression of the hobby will they have after finding your cache?
- Will they likely want to search for another one?
Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache.
- Would you want to bring a friend to this spot?
- Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area.
Consider the container you intend to use.
- Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet?
- Will the container be able to withstand being exposed to the elements for an extended period of time? Some examples of poor containers are:
- Plastic bags used as the actual cache, because it breaks down quickly. (Inside a sturdy container they are great!)
- Glass jars, because they can shatter and injure someone.
- Candy tins, because they rust very quickly.
- Ammo cans that still bear military markings, because they look dangerous to the average person.
Perform regular cache maintenance
- Periodically check the container, contents, and logbook. Replace or repair items as necessary.
- If the area is developing 'geo-trails' from people seeking the cache, consider moving or archiving the cache.
