In an effort to aid in the preparedness of Geocachers, I have
created the Worst Case Scenario Geocaching series. This series will
highlight the neccesary tools every geocacher should carry with
them.
Featured tool: Water Bottle
Scenario #1 You are on an extreme urban cache run. You have
eaten to much salty popcorn and your stomach feels puffy and gross.
What should you do?
Answer: Your retaining water, so you need a drink. It sounds
strange to drink more when you're holding too much in, but when you
body doesn't get enough water, it thinks there's a shortage and
holds onto as much as it can.
Scenario #2 You are trying to solve an incredibly complicated
puzzle in order to discover the coordinates for a cache. You are
starting to get sleepy, but you MUST get the FTF. What should you
do?
Answer: It helps to take small sips of cold water whenever you
can't concentrate. It keeps your brain running and doesn't make you
sleepy.
Scenario #3 You have bushwacked through what seems like a mile's
worth of blackberries only to discover that you are standing on the
edge of a small cliff with the cache 20 feet below you with a nice
trail leading to it. What should you do?
Answer: Make a rope with your clothes. Get your clothes wet
before tying them together. Most clothing is harder to tear when
wet (especially cotton and linen), making it stronger and better
able to hold your weight as you climb down.
Cache is a 50 cal ammo can located on the Arlington Airport Loop
Trail.
UPDATE: Container has been changed from a 50 cal to a small lock
and lock. A better fit for the area.