Why are food items not allowed in geocaches?

They are unhygienic and attract animals.

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  1. They are too heavy to carry
  2. They are unhygienic and attract animals ✔
  3. They make the logbook wet

Why: Food is disallowed because it is unhygienic and can attract animals to the cache.

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Answer: They are unhygienic and attract animals. Food is disallowed because it is unhygienic and can attract animals to the cache.

  1. Geocaching en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
    Food is also disallowed, even if sealed, as it is considered unhygienic and can attract animals.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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