Reasearch question on favorite cache, quality and awareness

[Team Northwoods]

I am doing a research paper on geocaching for a college paper and like most things it is changing. Please share or send me a private message about the following questions. To each his own when it comes to geocaching.

Thank you.

How do you feel about geocaching and caches as more people add their twist to the game? Is having more caches better or is it more important to have a better cache? Please explain.

***Opinions expressed are mine alone and will change based upon new information. ***

[kungfuhippie]

I guess for myself it would be a combination of a couple of answers. I’d say my favorite type would be a good multi or puzzle that ends in a nice long walk to an ammo can somewhere I haven’t explored. I enjoy the puzzling part, my wife likes the walking & the kids enjoy the goodies at an ammo can.

On the other side of the equation are virtual/earth caches, which I like to use to learn about an area and try to teach the boys a little something as well.

[huffinpuffin2]

Certainly agree with Kungfuhippie! We especially enjoy the following subset:

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Opinion: Definitely a better cache (mo is not betta)

1) a challenging puzzle (that”s humanly solvable) 😈
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2) a challenging hunt 😈
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3) with an easy to locate big container 😀
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4) a rewarding view at the end. 😯

Not often placed or achieved – so they’re special, memory-making, rewarding, and something you can really spin a tale around. And no, being ‘lonely’ is not a prerequisite. 😉

What was the question, again? 🙄

[CodeJunkie]

I think HP2 said it perfectly.

[TEAMCS]

I enjoy finding all types of caches. Too many of one type in an area is boring. Many times we go to a new area and 90% are micros. So variety for me is best.

[Team_Sandman]

As I started caching I noticed that most caches were all the same and relitively easy. So when I decided to start hiding my own caches I decided to make the the cacher think outside the geocaching box that so many of us are in. (i.e a gaurdrail). Us as a team do not care for the puzzle caches and its ok to have more caches in a area but also in the same token have some that are different.

[beezers958]

I like puzzles I can solve – the really obscure codes I have problems with, but that’s a personal thing.

I like all caches, but especially caches that bring me to places I might not otherwise be aware of.

I like the challenge of the find, so a guardrail is nothing special, but mainly because I have a knowledge base to build on.

I kinda hate nanos in the woods, because really, you need to hide something that small when there are all these hiding places?!

Bottom line is, I really don’t mind more and different caches because I get out and exercise my body and mind and I have fun.

[Frizz]

I especially like creative cache containers. Caches that have special cammo or are placed in clever hiding spots are the most fun to do. I also like cache containers that are made of found or cito’ed materials.

[-cheeto-]

I like the kind that I don’t need to be ‘stealthy’ at all and bring me somewhere the owner would like me to go or see – like a not-so-well known park, trail, or scenic view.

I do like the unique hide style and the a-ha moments.

Container type does not really matter to me.

[jsdad]

@Frizz wrote:

I especially like creative cache containers. Caches that have special cammo or are placed in clever hiding spots are the most fun to do.

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I like a variety of cache types, and difficulty, mostly traditional (not overly fond of puzzle caches). I generally prefer quality over quantity, with a creative hide being tops, but sometimes it’s just fun to get a bunch of quick guardrail, sign post “park and grabs” for the #’s. It’s the quest and hunt, with a reward of a “found it” at the end that is most satisfying. I particularly like nice long hikes on trails, parks, woodsy areas of scenic significance.

[Timberline Echoes]

When we first started most the caches available were ammo cans in the woods. We know there are mixed reviews on what a “quality” cache is but we like that the game can be played anyway that works for a person or team. Since one of our team members has great difficulty walking for much of a distance any more we are unable to do as many long hikes as we use to. So our favorites are any that are findable.

TE

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