As soon as I can after a \u201cNeeds Maintenance\u201d log I go, and always take everything I might possibly need to maintain any other caches in the area, just in case. <\/p> -Dams Gingreau Leconte<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I’ve typically got 3 levels of maintenance packs going around with me\u2026 When something does go wrong, I look for the underlying cause and try to come up with a solution that will prevent it from happening again. I had a plastic container that got washed away in a flood so I replaced it with a heavy steel box further weighed down with a couple of large fishing sinkers epoxied into the bottom so it isn’t buoyant even if fully submerged. <\/p>-barefootjeff<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I read each log or Write Note. I will check any DNF, change the logbook as soon as it is wet or full. Then, I’ll come by for a check-up if the cache hasn’t had a visit for a long time. An arduous Mystery without a visit is normal, but a Traditional in a busy place without a visit for three months deserves a check. All my caches are around my home or work, so I am immediately available without it affecting my daily life. <\/p>-Ipln G\u00e9ocaching<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A simple tool I use to help with routine visit scheduling is a Word document listing each cache and the date of my last visit, sorted in order of date. Whenever I visit a cache, I move its entry to the top of the list so I can easily see which caches might be due for a check. <\/p>-barefootjeff<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I only hide as much as I can reasonably take care in a timely fashion. <\/p>-l0ne.r<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n What are some ways that you, or someone you know, go above and beyond for cache maintenance? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Any cache owner knows that owning a cache requires a lot of maintenance. This might include carrying a maintenance kit when going caching, having a regular \u201ccache maintenance schedule,\u201d or something totally unique to you! We asked geocachers how they go above and beyond for cache maintenance. Here are some of their inspiring responses:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":73919,"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":[134],"tags":[933,931,285,935],"series":[],"class_list":["post-73917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-cache-maintenance","tag-cache-ownership","tag-geocaching","tag-maintenance"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Extreme-Maintainers.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":"
Level 1: The mobile supply – In the geomobile, a case or bags with the larger quantity of geocache materials – logsheets, baggies, a variety of cache containers and sizes (sometimes an ammo can or two), camo tape, writing utensils, attachment accessories, general swag. Additionally, big-ticket cache-accessing TOTTs (ladder, chest waders, etc), of course!
Level 2: The day pack – For when I’m not at the geomobile for a good amount of time, and just for general quicker access – my backpack contains a handful of each of the above. A ziplock of logsheets or pads, scissors, multitool, a handful of writing utensils, a larger bag of bag varieties, zip ties, a few bison tubes and other smaller containers. Additionally, cache-retrieving TOTTs (retractable stick, magnets, batteries, etc), of course! And camera and other fun equipment.
Level 3: The on-hand supply – For when I know there’s a maintenance issue, or I’m on a quick, casual geocaching run, only the essentials – a small sack or sling, or sometimes my larger jacket inside pocket will suffice. A prepared container or two, travel bugs on hand, a pen or two, a couple of twist ties, maybe a bit of swag. Additionally, a few common log retrieval TOTTs (tweezers, screwdriver, etc), of course!<\/p>-thebruce0<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/extrememaintainers1.jpg\")
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Extreme Maintainers: Geocaching Edition<\/a><\/blockquote>