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Posts by Brad Patton‭

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Q&A What should be carried in a standard Geocaching bag?

Additional items to consider. Swag for trading. My kids love to find and take new items. Only polite to leave something in it's place. Extra log books for when the ones there are wet or full. Zip...

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭

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Q&A What is a "travel bug" in geocaching?

I've seen mention of travel bugs (or trackables) on geocaching sites. What is a travel bug and what can I do with one?

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What can I do to keep my hands warm while using touchscreens in the winter?

Now that it is starting to get cold it is more difficult to use touchscreens while outdoors. I use both an iPhone and a Garmin GPS to geocache and both have touchscreens that require me to take my ...

8 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Recommendations for two-way radios to use while skiing

Going skiing with another family next year and looking for two-way radios to use so we can stay in touch. I've used cell phones in the past but that can get awkward (and since we are going to Canad...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's the best writing implement to carry to sign a Geocache?

I carry a red Pilot G-2 with me at all times. Never know when you will find a nearby cache and I've made red my signature color.

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭

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Q&A What are some good ways to waterproof a geocache / letterbox?

The 'Lock & Lock' brand works well as the four-side locks ensures the seal is tight.

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭

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Q&A What are examples of inappropriate places to hide a geocache?

Geocaching.com has a listing of fundamental placement guidelines that include legal and and other restrictions like cache saturation. What are some more informal guidelines to follow when placing a...

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are examples of inappropriate places to hide a geocache?

Here is my list of places to avoid: School playground - Either on or near a school playground is not good. It greatly restricts the hours it can be found. It's ok to look for when I have my kids ...

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the benefit to telemark skiing?

Occasionally I've seen skiers free-heeling it down the slopes in telemark style but not understood why they do it. Is the main benefit for exercise, style, control or just to try something different?

7 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a "travel bug" in geocaching?

A travel bug (or trackable) has a alphanumeric code that can be entered on the geocaching.com website to track its progress as it moves from cache to cache. You can purchase and enter your own code...

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it dangerous to sleep in a tent alone in a forest in -20&#xB0;C?

I know the base question is about survival but, based on your back story, one of my biggest concerns would be security. During the day when you are away you will need to take everything you value...

posted 12y ago by Brad Patton‭

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