One of the many things geocachers have in common is a love of getting outdoors and exploring all throughout the year. The natural world can be an unpredictable place, so it\u2019s important to be as prepared as possible to ensure you have a great time!<\/p>\n
Make a plan for the time you have<\/strong> If you\u2019re like me, sometimes you add \u201cjust one more\u201d (or two\u2026or three!) caches to the end of the day because I have more time or I\u2019m tempted by unfound caches on my map. If you think you might not have enough time, save it for another adventure!<\/p>\n Check the weather and trail conditions<\/strong> Grab the right gear<\/strong> Bring snacks and water<\/strong> Knowledge is power\u2014the more you know before you leave for your trip and the more prepared you are, the more likely you are to be successful! How do you stay prepared for your cache outings?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the many things geocachers have in common is a love of getting outdoors and exploring all throughout the year. The natural world can be an unpredictable place, so it\u2019s important to be as prepared as possible to ensure you have a great time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":122361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-122172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MailerSuite_0815_Know-before-you-go_vFINAL_Mailer_800x450.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/feed\/podcast\/inside-geocaching-hq-podcast","embedCode":"
\nGeocaching outings can spring from inspiration in so many ways: a trail recommendation, a new town to explore, or a cache you have wanted to find and experience. Make sure you pick a destination that you have enough time for on the day of your trip, and tell others where you\u2019re going. Rushing could lead to a deviation of your plan and having you and your group out later than expected, or in a place you weren\u2019t planning to go.<\/p>\n
\nWe have a saying in the Pacific Northwest: \u201cthere\u2019s no bad weather, just poor planning!\u201d Checking the weather or the trail conditions will help you bring the clothing and gear you\u2019ll need to be successful. If the trail is icy, you might need shoe spikes. Even the right jacket could dramatically affect how comfortable you are on your trip, so knowing the temperature and the possibility of rain will help you get to where you want to go.<\/p>\n
\nThere are times when I have brought nearly everything but the kitchen sink with me on a geocaching trip because there were so many possibilities of what I might need or elements I may encounter! Check the description and recent activity on the geocaching pages on your List to make sure you\u2019ll bring the right gear along so you can reach the caches you\u2019re looking for. Bring a first aid kit in case you or others experience an injury, and tools you need to help you cross the terrain to get to the goals of the day. From kayaks to trekking poles to bandanas to snowshoes, the right gear can make a huge difference. And of course, don\u2019t forget your pen!<\/p>\n
\nBodies need fuel to keep going, so bringing along some snacks and water to keep you going will definitely keep you happy on your outing. Bringing more than you think you need will ensure you still have some food with you if you experience a delay.<\/p>\nKnow before you go<\/a><\/blockquote>