Types of Geocaches?

Over the past few weeks, I’ve covered the different sizes of caches, what I like to use for a cache container, and cache camouflage.

Geocaching is a great activity for families. It involves finding containers outside using GPS technology. Here are some types of geocaches.

Descriptions of the different types of geocaches.

What are the different kinds of Geocaches? - What Are The Different Kinds Of Geocaches?

To new cachers, all the different icons on the map can be confusing. Below is an explanation of each of the different types of geocaches.

Geocache’s come in many different sizes and styles from the easiest known as ‘traditional’s’, to the trickier ones which can be referred to as ‘unknown/mystery/puzzle’s’, to the informative and slightly more unusual ‘EarthCache’s’. There really is a cache type for everyone out there and as soon as you start caching you’ll soon find a type that you enjoy finding more than others. For us at the moment we’re hooked on puzzle caches!

The most exciting way to learn about Earth and its processes is to head outdoors and experience it first hand. Visiting an EarthCache site is a great outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Geocaching has many variations that geocachers will find fun and interesting to play.

Traditional This is the original type of geocache and the most straightforward. These geocaches can be found at the coordinates listed on the website. The size of the geocache can vary, but all geocaches will have a logbook, which needs to be signed for the find to count.

A virtual cache is a type of geocache that involves gathering information at the cache site...

A traditional cache is a type of geocache.

One of the questions that we get often is "What does a Geocache look like?" And they are surprised to hear that there are all types of geocaches out there!

Tips to help you choose where to hide your cache.

Some of the many cool geocaching types.

Common types of Geocache During your geocaching ‘career’ you will find many types of cache, hidden in a variety of ways. There are a large variety of commercial caches available, some of which are very cleverly disguised and which I have documented here.

Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity. Geocaching.com is the listing service for geocaches around the world.