upsetting tupperware sales people

[steamtrain13583]

After a great morning caching my wife and i went shopping in town after my wife left me in the gaming store I caught up with her looking at some Tupperware kit costing close to $900 i couldnt help but say "mmm they could be great geocaches" after then explaining geocaching to the salespeople i was given a dirty look and i quietly left

[mtrax]

$900 I hope that was a power trail of boxes, right?

[steamtrain13583]

$900 I hope that was a power trail of boxes, right?

Haha you would think so, though i reckon you would of been lucky laying down at least 30

[mtbikeroz]

BUT...............Tupperware will survive the sun for over a decade, whereas sistema won't last a year! (Decor lasts close to 10 yrs)

I know because I have had caches out in the open in an alpine environment 1800m+ elevation in Namadgi NP. The caches had cache creep and ended up being quite exposed to the low northern sun, during winter when not covered in snow. I left them there for many years, because even though there were many muggle entries, the caches were never damaged or muggled. I have only just replaced the Tupperware and Decor ones, and they were just beginning to be sun affected. Probably would have lasted a few more years. (I twisted and poked the Decor & Tupperware quite severely, testing them, and eventually the Decor cracked, Tupperware OK & still keeping its seal (Decor kept its seal too). But I replaced them both with painted metal ammo cans anyway)

So, the summary is Tupperware makes good outdoor caches!

[tronador]

You should just have got the tupperware container replaced, they have a lifetime warranty and will replace any cracked or warped containers or lids. I've done it..............!!!!! just don't tell them what you are really using them for.

[noikmeister]

BUT...............Tupperware will survive the sun for over a decade, whereas sistema won't last a year! (Decor lasts close to 10 yrs)

I know because I have had caches out in the open in an alpine environment 1800m+ elevation in Namadgi NP. The caches had cache creep and ended up being quite exposed to the low northern sun, during winter when not covered in snow. I left them there for many years, because even though there were many muggle entries, the caches were never damaged or muggled. I have only just replaced the Tupperware and Decor ones, and they were just beginning to be sun affected. Probably would have lasted a few more years. (I twisted and poked the Decor & Tupperware quite severely, testing them, and eventually the Decor cracked, Tupperware OK & still keeping its seal (Decor kept its seal too). But I replaced them both with painted metal ammo cans anyway)

So, the summary is Tupperware makes good outdoor caches!

Correction. Tupperware/Decor bought 10 years ago lasts 10 years. I don't think the products available today are up to the standards of the past. Plus, the sistema on Mt. Namadgi was in perfect condition when I found it and it had been there over 2 years then. It would be interesting to see that one now.

[crew 153]

I have used a lot of Sistema containers for caches and have found that under severe flooding they are not waterproof but I also have a few Lock'n'Lock in similar situations which have been bone dry inside after being completely inundated.

[gmj3191]

Yes, sistemas are no good in wet conditions. Lock 'n Lock, and Superlock I have found to be good but
you usually have to buy them in bulk lots and they're a bit hard hard to find.

I don't think you should leave any plastic container exposed to the sun.
That's where an ammo can comes into it's own, but they can get a bit nasty inside.
The double boxing technique with a sistema inside an ammo can is perfect.
You need to invest a few dollars but why place a cache that's not worth the investment.

[mtbikeroz]

BUT...............Tupperware will survive the sun for over a decade, whereas sistema won't last a year! (Decor lasts close to 10 yrs)

I know because I have had caches out in the open in an alpine environment 1800m+ elevation in Namadgi NP. The caches had cache creep and ended up being quite exposed to the low northern sun, during winter when not covered in snow. I left them there for many years, because even though there were many muggle entries, the caches were never damaged or muggled. I have only just replaced the Tupperware and Decor ones, and they were just beginning to be sun affected. Probably would have lasted a few more years. (I twisted and poked the Decor & Tupperware quite severely, testing them, and eventually the Decor cracked, Tupperware OK & still keeping its seal (Decor kept its seal too). But I replaced them both with painted metal ammo cans anyway)

So, the summary is Tupperware makes good outdoor caches!

Correction. Tupperware/Decor bought 10 years ago lasts 10 years. I don't think the products available today are up to the standards of the past. Plus, the sistema on Mt. Namadgi was in perfect condition when I found it and it had been there over 2 years then. It would be interesting to see that one now.

"Tupperware/Decor bought 10 years ago lasts 10 years." AGREED.
The sistema on Mt Namadgi was totally hidden from the sun, under snow/bark/rocks. Whilst sometimes sistema are not waterproof, sometimes they are if not flooded etc, just get really dirty & grubby.

[wyrdsister]

I think this is a you know when your a geocacher........ when you ask the tuppaware lady how long it lasts in the outdoors. I fell foul last week in a tuppaware game when you had to win a prize for the fastest answer . The question - Name the best use for tuppaware - needless to say the blank stares ensured I did not win and spent a considerable time with the tuppaware lady explaining. So add me to the upsetting salespeople club. LOL

[Freddo]

It is my understanding that Tuppaware comes with a lifetime guarantee. If an item splits they will replace it. On this basis Tuppaware caches will last for ever. Just replace every ten years.