The Ultimate Hiding Tool — Swiss Army Knife of Geocache Containers (GC53TZQ) — Geocache of the Week

Unfolded and ready to work! Photo by geocacher JerLin_c_seekers
Unfolded and ready to work! Photo by geocacher JerLin_c_seekers

Geocache Name:

Swiss Army Knife of Geocaching Containers (GC53TZQ)

 

Difficulty/Terrain Rating:

2/2

Why this is the Geocache of the Week:

The Achiever!
The Achiever!

Tweezers, magnifying glasses, flashlights, log rollers, backpacks—the sheer number of Tools of the Trade (TOTTs) for geocaching is incredible. But most of these go for finding geocaches? What about for hiding? Well look no further than the Swiss Army Knife of Geocaching containers. With this handy geocache, you’ll be ready with a container for any situation. This geocache is something that brings the “wow” factor into the find and is a magnet for Favorite Points. Not to mention, the resemblance to the Achiever icon for the Seven Souvenirs of August is uncanny!

 

What the geocache owner, eatdonutsfirst, has to say:

“There are so many cachers I know of that have a cache next to where they live. When I am invited to their house to start a day of caching I am given a GC number and not a street address. It is so fun to pull up to a find and not just a house. I put out this cache for that reason.

“The idea for the Swiss Army Knife of so many of my favorite cache containers brewed in my brain for months. It had to fit many containers, it had to fold well, it had to be durable, and it had to be fun. With those basic needs in mind I collected containers from craft stores and friends for about a month. Assembly took just a weekend.
“The positive logs make me smile. I am so lucky to use a woodworking talent to share a fun cache with others. The wonderful logs probably make me smile as much as the cachers who have found the cache… Thank You so much to all of you cache hiders. It is because of you that the game keeps going on. Keep being creative and keep challenging me to get my smiley. I love to work for the find.”

What geocachers are saying:

“We truly enjoyed finding all the logs – and signing them, just to be sure. We couldn’t remember if the ‘real’ log was a red herring or not. We really appreciated the effort and time you spent to create such a unique and FUN cache. Thanks!” – TrekkingTurtles

“When we arrived I wasn’t sure quite what to expect but soon had things figured out and the cache in hand. It’s one of the most interesting caches I’ve found as well as being one of a kind. Loved it!” – MrWalkie

“travelchick raved so much about this cache that I determined to stop by for a visit. My chance came this morning, and I grinned with delight as I explored this marvelous, ingenious “knife”. Bravo for a job superbly done! Thank you for a unique, clever, marvelously constructed cache! Another Favorite point for this one, and I wish I could give it more!” – charliewhiskey

Photos:

All the tools you could need. Photo by geocacher JerLin_c_seekers
All the tools you could need. Photo by geocacher JerLin_c_seekers
I guess you could say this cache is jaw-dropping. Photo by geocacher wearn3
I guess you could say this cache is jaw-dropping. Photo by geocacher wearn3
Happy geocachers with the find. Photo by Spitfire03
Happy geocachers with the find. Photo by Spitfire03

What’s geocaching Tool of the Trade (TOTT) do you never leave home without? Tell us and post photos in the comments.

 

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