Homemade Recycled Geocache Containers

Duck 00-03201-01 1.88-Inch-by-20-Yard Colored Duct Tape, Camouflage

Amazon Price: $4.23 (as of 06/01/2012)

This professional-grade tape adheres to a variety of surfaces like cloth, vinyl, leather, plastic, metal, and laminates. It's thick tape, with more cotton fibers per square inch than the all-purpose-grade Duck-brand duct tape. It also tears easily without curling, and it conforms to uneven surfaces. It comes in a 1.88-inch-by-20-yard roll.

Johnson S C Inc 18035 Ziploc Twist 'n Loc Containers with Leak-resistant Seal

Amazon Price: $2.95 (as of 06/01/2012)

MTM Forest Green 50 Caliber Ammo Storage Can

Amazon Price: $13.70 (as of 06/01/2012)

This ammo can will last a lot longer and protect the contents better than most recycled geocache containers you find around the house, and it cost about as much as a large jar of peanut butter these days. (Have you seen how much the prices on pb have gone up?!) So if you don't want to have to check on and replace your cache as often as you would if you use a peanut butter jar, I'd go with something like this, especially if you're in an area that gets a lot of moisture or if the cache will be in the sun a lot.

Medium Camo Geocache

Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)

This is an already camouflaged, 4."x 5.4" x 2.8" tall Lock and Lock container.

Contents include the Lock & Lock box, a small logbook in a strong 4mil strong plastic bag, a pencil and a Bison Carabiner for starter swag.

I would not recommend the cheaper lock & lock containers you'll see at Dollar Stores and the like. They're much flimsier and won't out-last a peanut butter jar.

The Joy of Geocaching: How to Find Health, Happiness and Creative Energy Through a Worldwide Treasure Hunt

by: Paul Gillin, Dana Gillin

Amazon Price: $7.21 (as of 06/01/2012)

From Amazon: "Describing the exciting and adventurous world surrounding geocaching ... this book offers an understanding and application of the principles and best practices of the game. What's different is that the authors wrap this knowledge in a tapestry of human stories that range from hilarious to touching. [The authors] interviewed 40 of the world's 50 most prolific geocachers as well as experts in container design, 'extreme' geocaching and other dimensions of the game. They tell how this global activity inspires passion that has helped people heal frayed marriages, establish new friendships--and even save lives.

With rich illustrations complementing secrets culled from experts, this resource gives participants new skills for enhancing their experience and provides a visual montage of the different kinds of spots hobbyists can expect to find in the field."