Marking a cache, placing a cache

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Of course, you would take gps readings, sighting with
a compass on near (and far) landmarks, and you would
record results. But finding the cache without these tools
would be nice.

For various environments, can you recommend markers
that are not too obvious? I am also thinking of markers
that are very near and some that are farther away.
The latter just get you to the general area.

A short distance from Natural Crossroads would seem to
be a good placement. Are these areas too obvious to the
metal detector crowd?

frank
 
You don't need a GPS if you have a decent compass and triangulate three landmarks. Metal detectors can be foiled by burying other targets nearby like nails and bolts, scrap metal, car axels driven in the ground, old car rims or hubcaps, etc. Natural occuring permanent landmarks are better than trees. Rock outcroppings, river bends, peaks, etc. A cairn is a bit obvious since rocks do not stack themselves, but a cairn can be a starting point of a memorized course to take to the cache. I recomend a double or triple cache in the event one might be discovered, spoiled, or otherwise inaccessable. If I intended to use them on the move, even a relay of caches along a proposed route, spaced so that if one is missed or skipped, the next is near enough for resupply.

Codger
 
Yes, I was thinking about both kinds of caches.

In deserts, many people are already making
water caches along routes for recreational
hiking. I have not heard of them being buried,
just put beside bushes.

frank
 
Make a pirate map of where you left your cache. Preferrably on an old piece of vellum (leather) or worn linen cloth. Leave a few bones around the cache site. Anything else just smacks of namby-pamby PC electronic technocracy! :D
 
Important suggestions on a cache.
Concerning firearms and related accessories , dont bury all your eggs in one cache. Dont bury anything that has your name on it or with a serial number that can be traced back to you.
Do make two or even three caches if storing firearms , on battle rifles break down a component or two and store in seperate caches.
Even a short term cache should see all your metal parts , tools , accessories coated to prevent rust.
Think of things you normally wouldnt carry in your G.O.O.D. bad or that would be too bulky , such as extra clothing , extra set of boots.
Do make sure you dont do it on private land unless you know the person well , you never know when Bill's Gas and Eats is going to be opened up , or some big sprawl of a golf course , apartments , etc..
Make sure it is camofloged sic* well.
Here is a cool article on this topic.
http://www.1stconnect.com/anozira/SiteTops/cache/caching.htm

http://outlands.tripod.com/survival/cache.htm
 
Grampa said:
Make a pirate map of where you left your cache. Preferrably on an old piece of vellum (leather) or worn linen cloth. Leave a few bones around the cache site. Anything else just smacks of namby-pamby PC electronic technocracy! :D
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Actually, I was thinking a tattoo. Then if they want to find your treasure, they have to lug your body around.:eek:
 
Codger_64 said:
Actually, I was thinking a tattoo. Then if they want to find your treasure, they have to lug your body around.:eek:
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Ahhh not if they have a sharp skinning knife and some salt...lol;)
 
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