Geocache containers come in lots of different shapes and sizes. When I first started geocaching I wasn't sure what I was looking for. Now I know enough to expect almost anything. There is a variety of standard types of containers that are commonly used, and then there are very creative individuals who make some unique containers. You can make ANYTHING into a geocache container if you try hard enough, I think.
Some of the “normal” containers include different shapes and sizes of plastic lock and lock Tupperware containers. Sometimes I find them as is, other times they have been camo-taped over to blend in better with the surroundings.
Prescription bottles, vitamin bottles, and any plastic container with a screw on top are also popular hiding containers. The covers are tight enough to keep the logs and the loot dry. Damp logs are hard or impossible to sign. I always carry extra small Ziploc baggies to protect logs if needed when I find them.
Many geocaches that I’ve found in the woods have been in ammo cans. There is plenty of room to put extra things in there too!
And another common but popular container is the magnetic hide-a-key boxes. These are found in lots of guardrails and lightposts.
Creative containers
Some people have a sense of humor when creating a cache to hide. I'll be writing more about that in a future blog post. The Geocache store website has several unique containers that you can purchase also if you don’t want to make your own.
The most unique geocache container I’ve logged so far has been an outhouse. That’s right, the geocache is an outhouse!
It’s only about a 20 minute drive from my home too. That’s one of the best things about geocaching so far – I learn about places in my local area that I never knew about. It's nicely decorated inside with a great place to sit while you sign the log.
Some other unique containers I’ve found over the years:
These are just some examples of the different types of things that can hold geocaches. I've found many others that are worthy of their own future stories. Follow me to read more about geocaching and my adventures hunting for them.
