Tip #1 Stay our of Cemeteries
Tip # 2 Keep your eyes open
Tip #3 Watch your step

All kidding aside, (except Tip #1) just have fun

Another tip – hold the flashlight at eye level as the reflectors will reflect directly back to your eyes, making it easier to see them. I have a long powerful flashlight capable of projecting an intense beam for over 200 yards and even though it is heavy, I hold it up with my shoulder to support it. I paid over $30 for it, but it is well worth the money for night caching. Those $3 flash lights just won’t do the job.

Also, carry spare batteries with you when night caching. If the flashlight runs low on power and starts to get faint, time to change the batteries. Much easier to change it on the spot rather than walk back to the car to do it.

Finally, wear some sort of a head lamp. I have a clip light that I clip to my cap visor. It is great for finding the actual cache at ground zero then signing the log with both hands free.

Happy caching.

@MooseGoober wrote:

Are there specific caches that are for night caching? If so, how do you tell if they are or not?

You can filter them by searching for caches with the night caching attributes as well as the flashlight attribute.

When you leave the car make sure you mark your location on your gps. So you will not get lost after you make the find. Make you have a gps that can be scene in the dark . Also I would carry a good old fashion compass. I would also suggest that you let some one know where you be. In case something happens when you are out on the trail trying to find that prefect cache. This helps when someone starts to look for you gives them a starting location.

I enjoy night caches, but also just caching late at night. I’d recommend keeping the D/T low for your nighttime adventures, even a 1/1 becomes a beast when you can’t see anything.