geocachers

Outdoor treasure hunters

Geocachers are people who participate in geocaching, an outdoor activity combining hiking with treasure hunting.

Using GPS coordinates posted online, geocachers search for hidden containers called caches, which typically contain a logbook and small trinkets for trading: The geocachers spent their weekend hunting for caches in state parks.

hunting

container

Thing for storing items

muggle · puzzle · nano · micro · ammo box · camouflage · hidden · search · clues · hint

navigation

GPS

Satellite-based location technology

longitude · compass · map · geolocation · tracking · route · bearing · satellite · topography · cartography

outdoors

hiking

Recreational trail walking

  • trailsMarked outdoor paths
  • wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
  • natureInherent quality or disposition

parks · forests · backpacking · camping · wildlife · scenery · landscape · mountains · terrain · birdwatching

community

meetup

Informal planned gathering

  • forumGathering place for discourse
  • groupAssembled collection of things
  • enthusiastsPeople deeply into something

members · event · fellowship · camaraderie · network · association · collective · gathering · leaderboard · stats

hobby

pastime

Recreational pursuit

amateurs · aficionados · pursuit · activity · dedication · passion · obsession · addiction · weekends · adventure

Categories
Opposites
activity participation

geocachersmuggles

Non-initiates to specialized knowledge

technology-mediated vs. unmediated outdoor activity

geocacherswanderers

Those who drift aimlessly

drifters · bushwalkers · orienteers

activity type

geocacherscouch potatoes

Habitual inactive TV viewers

homebodies · shut-ins

Family

geocache, geocacher, geocaches, geocached

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G