Gear Up and Go

Marty and Will record a show in the car coming back from the airport. Marty describes the tech he used and didn’t use on this trip.   DJI Mic Mini https://www.dji.com/mic-mini Plaud recording devices Plaud.ai  Simo Solis 5G hotspot https://soliswifi.co/products/solis-5g-hotspot-power-bank ThePodtalk.net

Marty and Will talk about the usefulness of VPNs and their experiences with them. Security and Privacy   Look for a strict no-logs policy and strong AES-256 encryption. Choose VPNs that support secure protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN. Essential features: kill switch and DNS leak protection. Server Network  A large number of servers across many countries ensures better access and speed. Make sur...

Will and Marty talk about mobile hotspot devices and how we’ve used them when traveling. Top 5 Portable wifi hotspots https://bestconsumerinsight.com/top-portable-wifi-hotspots/   Top 8 portable wifi hotspots https://www.monito.com/en/wiki/best-portable-wifi-hotspot-for-travel   LEO Options Starlink, visat, oneweb https://www.bestbuy.com/site/starlink-mini-kit-ac-dual-band-wi-fi-system-white/65898...

Will and Marty talk about how to decide on purchasing a laptop for travel. 1. Portability (Size & Weight) Reason : A lighter and smaller laptop (e.g., ultrabooks or MacBook Airs ) is easier to carry in backpacks or luggage without adding bulk or weight. 2. Battery Life Reason : Long battery life (8+ hours) is essential when traveling, especially on flights, in transit, or in places where power...

Marty and Will talk about options for charging your devices while in your car. Will’s car charger AINOPE 72W USB C port Car Charger - 16$  for March 17th delivery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9CSBC9   Marty’s Car charger Scosche CPDCC40 PowerVolt 40-Watt Certified USB Type-C Fast Car Charger - 19$ - delivers tomorrow  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QSP4DC6 What Marty uses USB Type C Cable,(2-Pack 3...

Marty and Will discuss luggage choices and how tech plays into it. Listen for some good ideas about luggage considerations when you travel. Pros & Cons of using a carry on vs. checked bag https://travelpro.com/blogs/the-travelpro-blog/pros-and-cons-of-carry-ons-vs-large-suitcases The 10 Best Luggage Brands, Tested and Reviewed https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-bags/best-luggage-bra...

Will and Marty chat about tips for getting good rental cars for travel and share stories of their experiences with them. Sites 15 Secret Ways to Get Cheapest Car Rentals https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/ground-transportation/how-get-cheaper-car-rentals   The Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: 10 Tips To Save https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/find-cheap-car-rental  

Marty and Will discuss how the Tripit app can get all your travel arrangements in one place. TripIt.com https://www.tripit.com   Pricing and Pro features https://www.tripit.com/web/pro/pricing   New Travel Toy ElevationLab 10-year air tag holder https://www.amazon.com/TimeCapsule-AirTag-10-Year-Battery-Case/dp/B0D1LHBZGL Video and podcasts on https://YouTube.com/@GUAGPodcast   ThePodTalk.net

This episode of Gear Up and Go , Will and Marty talk about how we each set up to pack our tech gear using lists and apps that help us to not forget the tech. Marty’s Empty box method His office and closet Fibber McGee’s closet - Fibber McGee & Molly The Hall Closet https://youtu.be/h9FGC68YcwM?si=qjO1t_roHyjQ6qqx Apps for Packing Tech Packr - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/packr-travel-packing-...

Marty and Will use this episode to talk about the tech we take when we travel and mention some tech that will be in future episodes. Support Websites Travel and Leisure - The 12 Best Travel Tech Essentials, Tested and Reviewed  https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/cool-gadgets/essential-travel-tech-gear How to Geek - The Best Tech Travel Gadgets of 2024 https://www.howtogeek.com/825140/bes...

Welcome to the first episode of "Gear Up and Go" podcast covering all the apps, hardware, and devices that you use to help you with travel. Marty Jencius, and his son Will Jencius, introduce themselves in this episode and will talk about plans for the upcoming episodes and what fellow tech travelers can expect from each episode. Look for other shows at ThePodtalk. Net website including the Tech Sa...