
The Best Containers for Hiding a Cache
From nano magnets to ammo cans — what survives the weather and what gets muggled.
Geocaching, gadgets and geeky trail culture for outdoorsy nerds.
Where to start if the geocaching bug has just bitten
It's a worldwide treasure hunt hiding in plain sight. Here's everything you need to find your first cache this weekend — no fancy kit required.
Read the guide →Gear notes, GPS know-how and trail-nerd culture from the field

From nano magnets to ammo cans — what survives the weather and what gets muggled.

Battery, accuracy and signal under tree cover — the honest case for each.

Grip, drainage and toe protection matter more than you'd think when you're bushwhacking.

Contour lines, grid refs and the one trick that makes terrain click.

The in-jokes, the coordinates prints and the slow rise of nerdy outdoor fashion.

Litres, hip belts and pockets for the gadget hoard. A no-nonsense buyer's view.

Decimal degrees, DMS and why your numbers don't match your friend's.

The analogue backup every gadget nerd should still carry — and how to use it.

What makes a great hobby tee, where to find them and how to wear the in-jokes.