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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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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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What Does BYOP Mean In Geocaching?

For beginners, learning about the equipment needed to get out and about with Geocaching can seem like a minefield of jargon. However, there's very little you need in order to get started with finding...

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What Is TFTC In Geocaching?

When I first got started with Geocaching, I understood that it was a bit like a grown up version of a kids treasure hunt. What I hadn't caught on to was the community that's grown out of the sport,...

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What Are Muggles In Geocaching?

There are two types of people on the planet who know who muggles are, there are Harry Potter fans and there are a subset of geocachers. Muggles are people that are unaware of geocaching. Cachers...

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