ugthebarbarian

Just having a look at their site, looks like a bit of fun that can run hand-in-hand with geocaching

I also don't think the QR code would be able to create an instant log, but it would navigate to the site for people and they can log their find from there. Agreed that at the end of the trail you would still need a log book, as that's how you can check who has actually been. The idea of find the little treasure chest at the end of the search is the fun part for me and my kids, so wasnt even contemplating this. As for 'imposing more hoops' I'm certainly not forcing people to do this, I'm thinking of something new to add to the site. Its not going to be popular with everyone, and if its already noted in the description that a QR device is required, then this would minimise any disruption Laminated paper can survive fine outdoors as long as theyre not exposed to the elements, similar to the caches I've come across.

I was reading in the Metro newspaper the other day about QR codes. basically, for those that are not aware of them, they are a square block and contain data which can be read by a barcode reading app (on my phone, its called Barcode Scanner V3.53 - available free from the Android market) This was generated by using a free website http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ Now its been saved to my computer as a jpeg and can be printed onto paper, labels, keyrings etc. What I was thinking would be to lay a trail, with QR codes, hidden away like a standard cache, but with the QR Code leading to the next link, or for it to log on to the cache website to allow the user to instantly log their visit. The beauty of the printed code is that it can be laminated to prevent damage. Or even printed onto a sticker and stuck to a surface. A second option would be to have this in the form of a sticker on the inside of a standard cache, again for the finder to be able to quickly log on and upload his find. What are peoples thoughts on this?