Core geocaching terms, cache types, and GPS coordinate basics for beginner geocachers.
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- What is geocaching?
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A treasure hunting game where players use GPS to find hidden containers at specific coordinates- What is a cache in geocaching?
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A hidden container placed at GPS coordinates for others to find- What is a traditional cache?
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A single hidden container placed at the given GPS coordinates- What is a multi-cache?
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A cache with multiple stages; you find clues at each stage to locate the final container- What is a mystery cache?
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A puzzle cache where you must solve a puzzle to determine the correct coordinates- What is a micro cache?
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A very small cache container, often holding only a log slip or a few tiny items- What is a nano cache?
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The smallest standard cache type; fits only a rolled log strip- What is an ammo can cache?
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A large cache housed in a metal ammunition container, typically very weatherproof- What does FTF stand for in geocaching?
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First To Find, the distinction given to the first person to locate a newly placed cache- What does DNF stand for in geocaching?
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Did Not Find, a log entry made when you search for a cache but cannot locate it- What is TNLN in geocaching?
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Took Nothing Left Nothing, a log entry indicating you found the cache but did not trade any items- What does TFTC mean in geocaching?
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Thanks For The Cache, a common log entry abbreviation thanking the cache owner- What is CITO in geocaching?
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Cache In Trash Out, the practice of removing litter from the environment while geocaching- What is a muggle in geocaching?
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A non-geocacher, someone unaware of geocaching who might disturb or steal a cache- What is a logbook?
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The record book inside a cache where finders write their name, date, and comments
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