Whats in your Cache

With releasing some caches today, thought I'd explain what I put into them.

For the typical cache container I have picked the old favourate of the tupperware box with the click locks. The lid contains a rubber seal that when shut creates a waterproof seal to stop water and condensation getting into it.



To help conseal the cache, I have painted the outside of the box using green and black paint. As the outside of the box is smooth and shiny, its is important to lightly sand the surface to give the paint something to key to. You can purchase camo bags to place caches in if you don't want to paint one. However, some hiding places don't need you to paint/disguise the container. I have a selection of unpainted ones for decent hiding places.

The label on the underside of the cache is printed from the internet and stuck to the underside using gaffer tape. Gaffer tape has a better adhesive than other tapes and allows the label to stick to the underside of the lid. Gaffer tape also has the ability to resist water so lasts longer. The area for the label was masked off during painting.

Log Book
The log book is a blank notepad from a pack purchased from the pound shop. The label on the front is again from the net. A plastic bag protects the log book incase and water gets into the container. For the smaller containers I use the same log books, but cut them down using a sharp craft knife and steel rule (remember to watch the fingers and use a bread board).

Pencil
The log book requires a writing implement, so I have placed a pencil into the cache. I need to place a pencil sharpener into the cache at a later point. These days most of the Cachers do have a writing implement with them, however you do need to leave one just in case.

FTF
First To Find. With a new cache, its tradition to leave something for the first person to find the cache. You can purchase FTF items such as badges etc from Geocaching shops on the internet, however I have decided to make something more personal using a blank keyring and printing out an FTF label. The rear of the label has a message to the FTF person. (You'll have to find one of my caches to read it).

Cache Card
The Cache Card has been created and printing out, explaining what the cache is and what geocaching is for in case a Muggle finds the cache. The card is covered with sticky plastic to protect it from the elements.

Swaps
To start the cache off, I leave a small handful of swaps for the kids when they find the cache. These differ cache to cache and depending what I have lying around in my swaps bag.