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What A DNF Geocache Entry Means

When you select a Geocache to hunt for, you'll see logs left from previous players. It's great to see a TFTC entry that signifies someone had an enjoyable experience previously hunting it down, but...

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What Does FTF Mean In Geocaching?

Along with lots of other acronyms, Geocachers sound like they have their own mini language within English when talking about their sport. Alongside terms like BYOP, TOTT and TFTC, what does FTF...

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Should You Become A Geocaching Premium Member?

Most people start out with a free account on Geocaching.com, and while I've no idea about the exact figures, it's likely that most are happy with that. Groundspeak offer a Premium service too, and...

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Can You Geocache With An iPhone?

You can head out Geocaching with very little equipment, but to locate Caches, you'll need some form of GPS navigation to locate the spot the co-ordinates identify. Some GPS units are better suited to...

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Geocaching With What3Words Puzzles

Geocaching is about finding hidden treasures in secret containers called Caches, whereas What3Words is an app that's design to help you be found. What could be better than to combine the two with a...

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What Does TOTT Mean In Geocaching?

Some abbreviations, like BYOP or TFTC are shorthand ways of writing common terms in geocaching logs when you locate the prize you've set out to find. There are other acronyms that are associated with...

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