Types of Geocaches

Geocaching involves exploring and finding items hidden in a cache. There are various different types of caches that come in many shapes and sizes. Below you will find a list with descriptions of the various types of caches that can be found out in the environment. First are the sizes of the various caches.

Micro – The smallest of all caches.  Typically a small container no larger than a stack of ten pennies. The cache is only large enough to hold a tightly rolled up log for initials or signatures.

Mini – A film canister that has a folded up and rolled piece of paper as a log book.

Small – The size of a sandwich container.

Regular – A container roughly the size of a shoe box.

Large – A five gallon bucket or larger.

Along with different sizes there are many different types of caches that range in difficulty.

Traditional – A single cache that is found near the location of the coordinates given.

Multi-cache – A series of two or more caches where one will have a clue to lead you to another until you ultimately find the prize cache.

Virtual Cache – A virtual cache is about discovering a location rather than a container. There are varying degrees of completion, such as taking a picture of an area where the clues took you.

Event Cache – An event cache is set up for a specific date and time to attract multiple geocachers to a location as a gathering.

Finding all the different types and sizes of geocaches offers a unique challenge as you enjoy the outdoors.