{"id":89857,"date":"2021-09-21T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=89857"},"modified":"2021-09-28T09:55:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T16:55:06","slug":"could-you-be-a-better-hider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/could-you-be-a-better-hider\/","title":{"rendered":"Could you be a better hider?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Being a better hider begins long before a lucky geocacher claims an FTF (First to Find) on your brand new geocache. It even begins before you submit your freshly-hidden geocache for review. Some geocachers have had years to perfect their geocaches, while others are just starting out. Whether you\u2019re currently a cache owner or a future one, here are four quick pointers to be a better hider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Access granted<\/strong>
    Make sure to get permission from the land owner or manager before placing a geocache. Even some public locations require permission. This step will help to offer a great experience to geocachers without them feeling unwelcome about looking for the cache at that location. It also alerts the land owner that people may be coming to the area to look for it, and that they should not be concerned. Lastly, it means you won\u2019t need to worry (as much) about the cache being removed.

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  2. Location, location, location<\/strong>
    The GPS coordinates are what guide geocachers to the geocache, so it\u2019s no surprise that retrieving accurate GPS coordinates when placing your hide is important. You should double (even triple) check your coordinates before submitting your geocache for publication so geocachers are set up for success when searching for it.

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  3. All weather, all the time<\/strong>
    Do your best to ensure the cache and the log book are weatherproof. A soggy log sheet can dampen the joy of geocaching. See examples of great geocache containers on our Instagram<\/a> to gain some inspiration for ways to uplevel your existing hides or gather ideas for protecting future geocaches from the elements.

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  4. Make a lasting impression<\/strong>
    Place the geocache in a spot you would like people to visit. Ask yourself, Would I show my favorite person in the world this geocache? Is the geocache placed at a scenic overlook? Does it reveal a hidden history? Or is the finding experience creative? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to at least one of these questions, you\u2019re on the right track to placing a great cache. Check out some creative     cache ideas<\/a> and start brainstorming!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    An important note: it\u2019s ok for geocache containers to change over time. The cache container placed five years ago may not be in the best shape any longer. Be sure to check the condition of your cache container as a whole when visiting your hide. The logbook may not be the only thing that needs replacing!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    You can learn even more by reading Geocaching Etiquette: Cache Ownership<\/a>, getting familiar with the geocaching guidelines<\/a>, and by getting out there and finding geocaches to spark some inspiration for your own hide!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    What\u2019s the most memorable geocache container you\u2019ve found? Share in the comments!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Being a better hider begins long before a lucky geocacher claims an FTF (First to Find) on your brand new geocache. It even begins before you submit your freshly-hidden geocache for review. Some geocachers have had years to perfect their geocaches, while others are just starting out. Whether you\u2019re currently a cache owner or a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":89863,"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-89857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Newsletter_0921_be-a-better-hider_vFINAL_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":"

    Could you be a better hider?<\/a><\/blockquote>