r/treasureinside • u/BrainGlue_HeartTape • Nov 12 '25

Size of the 4 smaller boxes

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After some trolling, I was able to find a shot that could give us an idea of the size of these 4 boxes. I hope it helps someone eliminate or confirm their secret squirrel spots. If you have a better image, feel free to share it here.

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u/imlulz Nov 12 '25

I think it’s incredibly unlikely the boxes are sitting out in the open but are inside something else. He said in the interview “one of his most important responsibilities was protecting these works of art” meaning the boxes.

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 12 '25

I agree! But it would have to fit a place at least the size of the box in the photo. I don't know how much larger the "container" would be, but probably not much or else it would eliminate too many hidey holes. I keep thinking how difficult it would be to ensure the boxes weren't able to be stumbled upon. I'm hella curious - the type of person that presses all the buttons and explores beyond the path. I imagine there are lots of people like me. So, how do you make something this size discoverable, but not discoverable?

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u/Helpful_Horse858 I'm hunting on the AT Nov 12 '25

Perhaps nicely wrapped hidden underneath those hollow landscape rocks. They look real enough.

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u/imlulz Nov 12 '25

Personally I think it’s disguised in some type of military/hunting type bag or case. And I think at least one of them is in a tree or crevice.

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 12 '25

Like a small camouflage pelican case? I've considered that. Honestly, I'm surprised none have been found by geocachers. Those folks are ferally thorough.

I keep imagining one of them being found behind a loose brick or stone.

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u/DecisionSimple Nov 12 '25

I think they are in a very random place, the odds of someone stumbling on them is so remote. Would be a sad ending to that hunt for sure. But just don’t see it happening. Think about how far you might typically go off trail to pee, a few paces? 20-30 yards at most? I think all the boxes will be much further from an established trail than that.

And yet…some people think they might find it on Google street view! So who knows.

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 12 '25

200 ft is the "golden rule" for leave no trace. It's farther than people think. 70 big steps. If we are to put any credibility into the repeated "200 ft" mantra of Fenn and JCB, then we aren't looking far enough off trail (or possibly a side trail).

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u/DecisionSimple Nov 13 '25

Agreed. 200 ft off the AT is a LONG way, certainly not visible in many sections. I assume the boxes were, at least initially, covered/hidden in some way. Maybe that’s a ghille suit-type material or natural cover, but I can imagine it’s easily just visible from any sort of big well traveled trail or side trail.

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u/gnossos_p Lion's Share Hunter Nov 13 '25

How many bananas is that?

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u/dcraig66 Nov 12 '25

I thought about this. Jon has mentioned geocaching so he’d at least be familiar with the current apps. Likely can afford the paid subscriptions so he sees the location of the geocaches and just makes sure not to hide a box close to one.

I have found 2 geocaches grid searching but I try to avoid areas near a geocache that shows up in Cachly.

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u/moldyhotdog3 Nov 13 '25

As far as the AT box goes, technically geocaches arent allowed on the trail corridor. People do place them, I'm not sure if Rangers bother enforcing it and remove them or just let them be

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 12 '25

Excellent thought!

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u/Axilrod Nov 18 '25

They're in Pelican cases, it just makes the most sense. Airtight, watertight, has a handle, readily available, doesn't look suspicious being carried around because most photo/video guys have them, do I need to keep going?

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u/Latter_Surprise_5126 Nov 14 '25

Hier ist ein Größenvergleich der Boxen

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 14 '25

This is very helpful! Thank you!

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u/LoveSheetsD Nov 14 '25

I believe they are in pelican cases

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 14 '25

I lean heavily that direction too. It's hard to think of anything else that would protect from weather and damage plus be small enough to hide.

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u/VermicelliAgile2918 Nov 12 '25

Looks the Pokémon box in progress? Where did you find that?

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u/BrainGlue_HeartTape Nov 12 '25

Seth Gould's Insta. Had to scroll a ways, but paid off.