How do I scan the travel bugs?

[+FindersGirl]

Hi Everyone,

 

I use my phone, Samsung Galaxy S3, to go geocaching. I have seen travel bugs and technology tags along the way. Plus, the new travel bugs have this option as well. I know how to log them with their code, but curious how you scan them? Is it easier? I can't seem to figure out how to do this. I use the Geocaching.com app. Can anyone help me figure this out?

 

Thanks, FindersGirl

[+JBnW]

Hi Everyone,

 

I use my phone, Samsung Galaxy S3, to go geocaching. I have seen travel bugs and technology tags along the way. Plus, the new travel bugs have this option as well. I know how to log them with their code, but curious how you scan them? Is it easier? I can't seem to figure out how to do this. I use the Geocaching.com app. Can anyone help me figure this out?

 

Thanks, FindersGirl

If you're talking about QR Travel Bugs, like these, you'll need to download a QR reader app to your phone. There are several free options for Android. I've found it is only easier in that scanning takes one directly to the TB's page, but then a log has to be entered via the phone, and phone logs are so often disappointingly short.

[+stijnhommes]

If you're not talking about QR travel bugs, then the answer is that you can't scan them...

[+SirDonB]

I have seen one or two myself, and opt to ignore the QR code... I will generally make a quick log from my phone when I am out in the field, then once I get home, if there is more to say or share, I will edit my log from earlier to update. While I am on the comp for the log, I read the goal if there is one and see how I can help it along its way.

 

I agree that most logs are disapointing, and I try to do my part to change that some when I can.