Caching generations(Sizewise) (Waikato) Traditional Cache
Caching generations(Sizewise) (Waikato)
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Year 2000 - first geocaches hidden - large buckets with lids
Guess we should call these first generation caches!
2nd Generation caches - Large used ammo cans, watersealed, hidden somewhere that required a hike (tramp) to, a real bushman's cache!
3rd Generation caches - Plastic containers, push-on lids,or takeaway meal plastic boxes, hidden in scenic spots, not such a significant walk required - about year 2002
4th Generation caches - Those now famous click-clack or sistema caches, getting smaller - only 2 litre in size, followed quickly by the smaller 1 litre.
About 2005 - These were now being found in urban areas too!
5th Generation caches - Getting smaller - down to 400ml, and in cities and town parks. Even a few in playgrounds!
About 2006
6th Generation caches - the urban MICRO! Hated by some, loved by others as it opened up more spaces; Magnets became popular.
7th Generation caches - Loathe them or hate them - the NANO! Held on mainly by magnets, so you knew where to look, unless some hider made it harder by adding a nail somewhere non-magnetic
8th Generation caches ........ well, what will the future bring - the electronic cache?
But not virtuals.... they are a thing of the past! Experienced cachers will remember them.... Just visit a spot and answer a question.
oh, and I must mention - the puzzle war generation..... where the cache is a puzzle to solve, with competition between solvers.
Final placement may be themed along with the puzzle, but often is not.
Many new players find only micro and nano caches in their first few weeks, or even months of joining in this game..... so when they go to hide a cache, it too is a micro!
I've found a secret trail and I've hidden an ammo can for you to find......
It might just be the BIGGEST cache new cachers have ever found!
But, it seems I've forgotten to leave a pencil - sorry, folks - please bring your own!
And please - once you've found it, NO spoiler comments please - difficulty is correctly listed!
Margin of error was high at dusk, when placed - so it all adds to the difficulty! hee hee!
Required lots of waypoint averaging, checking with "go to" function, more waypoints, checking etc.....
If you are approaching from the correct direction it will be on your right (not wrong) side! Stick to the track and you should have little difficulty finding it!
Additional Hints
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Svefg Uvag: Ernq gur pnpur cntr pnershyyl. Nyy gur vasbezngvba lbh erdhver vf gurer - guvf vf n punapr gb hcfxvyy. Pnpur anzr znl uryc be uvaqre!
Frpbaq Uvag: nebhaq 2z sebz gur cngu, hcuvyy