@BigJim60 wrote:
I have some cache hides that require long walks where there are no trails, or use of a watercraft. These are seldom visited. I also have some park and grabs on the side of the road. These get visited a lot more. As a CO, that tells me that most people prefer the P&G’s over the caches that require more work. I try to vary my hides so that there are some for everyone. I know cachers who are not physically able to hike a mile to find an ammo can, but can manage the walk from their car to the speed limit sign without a problem. There also may be a reason that the CO chose the spot. Maybe it is by a friend’s house, or by a favorite hunting or camping spot. I drove 60 miles out of my way to get an FTF on a micro on the side of the road today.
I too have a variety of hides. I too have lost at least 8 ammo cans. OUCH. Unfortunately, I can’t continue to put out ammo cans at every location even when space allows for it. I do use higher quality matchsticks as opposed to film canisters to help manage upkeep. The joy isn’t always finding an ammo can, although it is nice, but rather where the cache location takes you or the spot that is revealed.
As Big Jim stated I try to make a variety of hides so all cachers have access to my caches, not just my paddle caches which require more work and effort to get to. Just have fun!
