<A HREF="mailto:jkinder@xxxxxxxxxxxx";>jkinder@xxxxxxxxxxxx</A> wrote: "- appropriate containers for hiding your own cache (e.g., trend towards not using ammo boxes)" HI , I wondered about this. I just received a note from another geocacher that I needed to use an ammo box. I also read that in other countries that this is frowned upon because W.W.I & W.W.II artifacts and old mines are occasionally still found. What would the rational be for not using ammo boxes in the states? geocachette