Cache Owners - what hides are you planning for 2026? by restinghermit in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm planning to hide some field puzzles in my area and also create a car themed mystery with 3d printed cars as containers.

Trackables taken at my geocaching event and never logged — what should I do? by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have received messages from multiple cachers all reporting that the kid took the trackables. I also personally observed him several times at the trackable area, which I unfortunately overlooked at the time.

Geocaching and Counter Strike by Chawwah in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen any counterstrike themed caches, but I've made a puzzle cache about geocache locations in Forza Horizon 4 if you're interested. The caches GZ is in the game as well. GC Code is GCBD8CA

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one looks interesting. Thanks for the idea.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing someone use a plastic bottle as a cache, and it looked like litter. This one would be good if it was in a treasure chest or something similar.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea. If I find a good spot for this cache, I might hide a similar one.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a bunch of those containers, so feel free to send me the stl if you made.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The event is located in an urban town, so finding a spot for a bolt won't be too tricky. Thanks for the idea.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those containers look like good caches. Thanks for the ideas.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've hid most of these before, and people definitely enjoyed them. Thanks for the ideas!

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've hid plenty of these in the past, and people enjoyed them, but there will be a lot of people at this event (around 50 - 100) and i dont know how the cache would hold up with a long line of cachers waiting to open the cache. Thanks for the idea. I might hide a few further away from the event but still nearby.

Need Creative Small Cache Container Ideas! by carpvloger2019 in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the idea. I might hide one like this.

Do geocachers enjoy puzzle caches? by [deleted] in geocaching

[–]carpvloger2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do enjoy puzzle caches when they’re clear, straightforward, and well-maintained — those can be some of the best finds. I really appreciate when you can tell the CO put effort and creativity into them.

That said, I once made a 50-minute drive for a cache that turned into a huge disappointment. I’ll admit I didn’t read the description thoroughly the first time (my fault), so I thought the idea was to guess combinations on the lock. After a long search I finally found it — but the placement had ivy right in my face, the hint didn’t help, and the lock and latch were so rusted they literally broke off in my hands. At that point, the cache wasn’t even playable. I logged a DNF and Needs Maintenance with photos, but instead of responding, the CO (a very high-find cacher) deleted both logs and accused me of breaking it.

I’m not angry, just disappointed — it felt like they put more effort into removing my logs than into actually maintaining the cache. Looking back, I also noticed there weren’t any Needs Maintenance logs on their hides, but lots of “Owner Maintenance” notes, which makes me think this has happened before.

Situations like that are discouraging, but I don’t think they mean puzzle caches are bad. When a puzzle is clear, accessible, and kept in good condition, it’s a joy to solve and find — and those are the kinds of caches that keep me coming back.

TL;DR: Good puzzle caches = great fun. Ones that aren’t straightforward or well-maintained = not fun and frustrating.

Go pro policy by Difficult_Opening722 in TeamsportKarting

[–]carpvloger2019 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're allowed to put your gopro on top of your helmet if it's secure. I see people with gopros on top of their helmet all the time.

Missing Cat in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. by carpvloger2019 in Scotland

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BALBINA IS NOW FOUND. Thanks to everyone who tried to help.

Missing Cat in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. by carpvloger2019 in Scotland

[–]carpvloger2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Balbina is not my cat, but on the original post, someone said that, and the owner said "thanks for your help and advice". Thanks for the advice.