While cabling a .50 cal ammo can to the base of a small tree, my SWAG bag caught on a branch and several items went flying when I yanked it free. All ended up within 12’ of the container and none hit the ground. As I picked up the SWAG to fill the ammo can, I decided to leave four items behind as clues.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Find the ammo can and note that it is locked with a 4-Letter combination lock.
- Find and identify the four SWAG objects. (All items were originally affixed 1' to 12' from the can and the ground. All measure at least 6" in one dimension – hence no golf balls, Matchbox cars, or McDonald’s toys.)
- Take the first letter of each object’s name. (Use the simplest form of the name. Example: pickup truck, dump truck, or fire truck would all = T for Truck.)
- Put the four letters in alphabetical order and enter them on the lock.
Please do not move or remove the clues. I found this idea in Morgantown, West Virginia (WVTim GCB6J5N.)
SISP invites you to take a stroll on the new Geocaching “Storybook” Trail featuring, "The Interactive Guide to Things Lost While Caching (LWC)." Each of the 15 stops on the LWC Trail requires your interaction: find item, sign log, replace item, and share your own lost or found stories in at least 2 of your 15 online logs.
SWAG/Signature Items: This cache is the best place to drop your Signature Items. No need to trade for SWAG, just take something and let me know in your log if the supply is getting low.
Additional Hints: The range of letters on each wheel of the lock could be useful. There are no special characters in the combo. The word “neck” may be an attributive noun (acting like an adjective) in one clue, but the letter “N” is not in the combo.
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The lock is acting up - it seems to take several tries to get it to re-lock after opening. I'll try to find a new combo lock with the correct dials. When replacing, you should keep the code on the dials, close the lock fully, usually clicks, then turn dials and see if the lock remains closed. It re-opened on its own for me twice before it "caught" on my third attempt.
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One clue was causing much confusion. I added an item that begins with the same letter, directly below it on the same branch. Only use one of these letters. (The TOTT I need to remove the original clue was LWC... Left in Mark.B's car While Caching on Monday.)
This cache is part of the 2026 New York State Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge! The stamp inside this cache is part of the game, and it is not a trade item – please do not take the stamp. There are geocaches hidden within 19 state parks and historic sites in this park region, and geocachers finding 45 or more will be eligible to receive a 2026 NYS Parks trackable geocoin. If you are interested in taking the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download at https://parks.ny.gov (search for 2026 NYS Parks Saratoga – Capital Region Passport).