Micro Ammo Can V3 Geocache

by Cachemark

Product Features

• A Micro Geocache Container
• Great for the Urban Geocache
• Container dimensions: L=1.75" x H=1" x W=1"

Product Description

Increase the difficulty of your caches with this stylish micro Ammo Can container from Geoswag.com. This is fashioned after the a standard Military Ammo Can. This Micro Ammo Can is made from metal with working parts. It is also printed with "Official Geocache Do Not Remove".

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 ounces
• ASIN: B002LG7YMS
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,753 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This little ammo can will have Geocachers scratching their heads, November 23, 2009

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Timothy B. Riley (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Ammo Can V3 Geocache (Misc.)

Geocaching is a popular hobby where people hide "caches" (containers of some sort holding at least a log book but maybe much more) and post the GPS coordinates on line. Other people look them up and then use the coordinates (with the help of a GPS receiver) to locate the cache (there are almost a million of them hidden all around the world on all seven continents), sign the log and then replace the container. I know of several people that have found well over 10,000 caches and personally I have found at least one in each of the 50 states. It can be addicting.

Since most caches are hidden outside the containers need to be watertight. Tupperware boxes, 35mm film cannisters and Altoid tins are commonly used. However, my favorite container is the ammo can. They are roomy, watertight, relatively inexpensive and can be easily purchased at an Army Surplus store.

Now, imagine how confused a geocacher might be when they read that an ammo can is hidden in a public spot only to not be able to spot a place big enough to hide a good sized box. That is the beauty of these little guys. You don't have to tell the geocacher that they are looking for a tiny version of an ammo can and they will really be surprised when they finally find it. I have placed several of these in my area and they always get a great reaction!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect sneaky hide!, March 25, 2010

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Minuit44 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Micro Ammo Can V3 Geocache (Misc.)

This was perfect for a geocaching hide! I looked into other micro ammo cans, and be aware that other ones offered on other sites are much cheaper versions of this. They are essentially a plastic box marked ammo. We wanted to be sneaky and say 'just an ammo can in the woods', and it would've felt weird if the cache wasn't of great quality. That's definitely not the case with this, it's metal and has a great feel for it. It even has a mini latch like regular ammo cans. It really is just a miniature version of a real ammo can. Perfect for a sneaky fun hide!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tricky fun for hides., January 9, 2010

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Kai Tiura "tiura" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Ammo Can V3 Geocache (Misc.)

These containers are pretty cool. While not being very big (that's the point) to hold much inside, they allow for a good size log and even coins or small geocoins. I had a problem with one I ordered and the seller sent me another, newer one free. The trouble I had was a missing handle, which really isn't a big deal but it wasn't what was advertised, plus it does help for hanging it. The trouble I have with the newer one is that the lid closure isn't as tight as the first was. It can be adjusted a little, but not a lot.

They're fun hides though. I usually just choose "other" for container size and put "ammo can" as a hint ("small arms ammo can" on one) and people always look for the bigger can for a while first. The Amazon price is $3.00 better than what I paid, so it's a fair deal too!