Swag are items that you find in a geocache. You can take them if you like it, and if you also leave some other swag behind in that same geocache. Here are some good geocache swag ideas:
- Polished or painted rocks
- Old coins
- Hand painted marbles
- Tiny handmade embroideries in a plastic bag
- Paracord bracelet
- Race cars
- Little toys, e.g. from Happy Meal
- Gift cards
- Geocoins
- Pathtags
- 3D-printed swag
- DIY signature swag, e.g. a badge with your username
- Beaded bracelets
- Custom made magnets
- Keychains
- Rings and other jewelry
- Leather bracelet
- Fishing lures
- Pins
- Vintage stamps
- Travel bug
- Buttons
- Beads
- Small amounts of cash
- Pretty pencils
- Handmade carved or wooden things
- Engraved metal
- Toys
- Buttons
- Stickers
- Model cars
- Miniatures
- Jewelry charms
- Rubber ducks
- Bandanas
- Keychain flashlights
- Pencils
What makes a good swag?
This topic can be divisive. Every geocacher would have a different opinion about the best geocache swag ideas. But there are some guidelines on what are good geocaching items to leave:
- People like to collect various things. Some people like to collect keychains, for example. So, if you think you would like to find this thing as a geocaching swag item, then it’s probably a good idea.
- Souvenirs and stuff that you got from travelling to foreign places is a good geocaching swag.
- Handmade items like beaded bracelets or custom made magnets are also a good idea.
- Any trackables like geocoins or pathtags are also good to leave.
- Don’t leave food or beverages. Don’t leave something that’s dangerous. If you leave something that’s fragile, leave it in a box. For most swag, it’s good to put it at least in a plastic bag.
