The right TOTT (Tools of the Trade) can turn an average geocaching outing into a fantastic one. With a well-stocked bag of essentials, you\u2019ll be ready to find a cache whenever the opportunity arises and make the most of every adventure. Not sure what to include? Keep reading for a list of must-have TOTTs you won\u2019t want to cache without.
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Pen<\/strong> Tweezers<\/strong> Trash bag<\/strong> SWAG to trade<\/strong> Portable charger or power bank<\/strong> Many of the items mentioned in this post are available for purchase from Shop Geocaching<\/a>.<\/strong> Are there other items that you like to keep on hand when geocaching? Share in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The right TOTT (Tools of the Trade) can turn an average geocaching outing into a fantastic one. With a well-stocked bag of essentials, you\u2019ll be ready to find a cache whenever the opportunity arises and make the most of every adventure. Not sure what to include? Keep reading for a list of must-have TOTTs you…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":143660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[95,104],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-143658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geocaching-info","category-geocaching-tools"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5_Items_Blog_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":"
\nA pen might be the most essential tool for a geocacher. Imagine reaching the cache location, finding it after a thorough search, only to realize you can\u2019t sign the logbook because you don\u2019t have a pen\u2014every geocacher\u2019s nightmare! Keep a pen (and a backup pen!) on hand to make sure this never happens to you.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re planning to find micro caches, tweezers are a must-have. This simple tool makes it easy to remove tiny, tightly-rolled logs quickly and without damage.<\/p>\n
\nCache in Trash Out\u00ae (CITO)<\/a> is more than an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community, it\u2019s a way of life. When you visit cache locations that could use a cleanup, having a trash bag on hand allows you to leave the area better than you found it.<\/p>\n
\nTrading geocaching SWAG<\/a> is one of the many joys of the game. The etiquette around geocaching SWAG is simple. If you take something, leave something behind of equal or greater value. Keychains, marbles, small toys, and trackables are all great options!<\/p>\n
\nA full day of geocaching can drain a mobile device\u2019s battery. By keeping a portable charger in your bag, you won\u2019t have to worry about running out of power before you find that last cache on your list.<\/p>\nFive items to keep in your geocaching bag<\/a><\/blockquote>