Borrow geocaching devices and go on a treasure hunt using GPS

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Geocaching is a trendy, technology-supported scavenger hunt that is becoming increasingly popular with young and old alike. Someone hides an object inconspicuously at a location of their choice and publishes the GPS coordinates on the Internet, usually together with a riddle or a search guide. The other participants, equipped with GPS devices, then go in search of the treasure. If you want to try geocaching before buying a device, you can also borrow a device in many places in Germany.

Would you like to finally know what this geocaching is all about, which is meanwhile on everyone's lips? Then it's best to start your adventure right away! If you shy away from buying a suitable device, then simply try out a Geochachig device that you can borrow.

Where can I borrow geocaching equipment?

  • In the meantime, more and more providers of geocaching rental devices have settled in places where there are different hiking routes.
  • If you have a specific area in mind, then it is best to search Google for suitable rental companies from the respective region.
  • Alternatively, if you have a newer smartphone, you have the option of looking for a geocaching app for your phone. This can potentially save you money on borrowing.

This is how the equipment rental works

The price for renting a geocaching device depends, as in many other cases, on the respective rental company and of course on the devices that the provider lends out. One of the most famous manufacturers of such devices is called Garmin. In addition to information on the various device models, the company also offers interesting information about geocaching itself.

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  • If you compare the sales prices there, it will later become clearer to you at the lender why one or the other price is being set.
  • Geocaching devices can be rented from around 3.50 euros a day. Usually, however, the prices are around 5 to 10 euros per 24 hours.
  • To borrow the device, a deposit usually has to be made, which also varies depending on the loan device. However, sometimes an identity card is accepted instead of the deposit.
  • It is advisable to inquire in advance to make sure that there are enough loaners available on the day of your choice.
  • Those who are not very familiar with technical equipment should book an introductory course, which lasts approx. takes an hour and costs around 30 euros.
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