This is the podcast/video channel for the "Gear Up and Go" podcast videostream covering all the apps, hardware, and devices that you use to help you with travel. Marty Jencius, and his son Will Jencius, will talk about all these tools and more on the live stream Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Look for video archives here, and also on all your podcast services.
Gear Up and Go
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This is the podcast/video channel for the "Gear Up and Go" podcast videostream covering all the apps, hardware, and devices that you use to help you with travel. Marty Jencius, and his son Will Jencius, will talk about all these tools and more on the live stream Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Look for video archives here, and also on all your podcast services.
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Preserving Your Vacation Photos
<p>Will and Marty talk about Will's recent honeymoon trip with a focus on travel photos and how to keep them safe and secure</p><p><br></p><p>Set up and use iCloud Photos (Apple Support): <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/108782">https://support.apple.com/en-us/108782</a>iCloud+ plans and pricing (Apple Support): <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/108047">https://support.apple.com/en-us/108047</a>Access iCloud Photos on the web: <a href="https://icloud.com/photos">https://icloud.com/photos</a>Set up iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone or iPad (Apple Support): <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/118229">https://support.apple.com/en-us/118229</a>Set up iCloud Shared Photo Library on Mac (Apple Support): <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/123926">https://support.apple.com/en-us/123926</a>Optimize iPhone storage with iCloud Photos (Apple Support): <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/108782">https://support.apple.com/en-us/108782</a>Use iCloud Drive (Apple Support guide): <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/what-you-can-do-with-icloud-and-photos-mm8b32f3ae27/icloud">https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/what-you-can-do-with-icloud-and-photos-mm8b32f3ae27/icloud</a>Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD (Amazon): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Portable-Resistant-Compatible-AM/dp/B09VLH13LX">https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Portable-Resistant-Compatible-AM/dp/B09VLH13LX</a>Samsung T7 Shield on Samsung.com: <a href="https://www.samsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-1tb-black-sku-mu-pe1t0s-am/">https://www.samsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-1tb-black-sku-mu-pe1t0s-am/</a>SanDisk Phone Drive 256GB for iPhone USB-C + Lightning (Amazon): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-256GB-Phone-Drive-iPhone/dp/B0DDQK1F9B">https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-256GB-Phone-Drive-iPhone/dp/B0DDQK1F9B</a>Google Photos app (iOS App Store): <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-photos-backup-edit/id962194608">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-photos-backup-edit/id962194608</a>Google One storage plans: <a href="https://one.google.com/about/plans">https://one.google.com/about/plans</a>Amazon Photos app (iOS App Store): <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-photos-photo-video/id621574163">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-photos-photo-video/id621574163</a>Amazon Photos overview and features: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16384500011">https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16384500011</a>Adobe Lightroom for iOS (App Store): <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightroom-ai-photo-editor/id878783582">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightroom-ai-photo-editor/id878783582</a>Adobe Lightroom plans and pricing: <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html">https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html</a>Access your photos on iCloud.com: <a href="https://icloud.com/photos">https://icloud.com/photos</a>Airalo — eSIM data plans for international travel: <a href="https://www.airalo.com">https://www.airalo.com</a>Will's SD Card pick (Amazon): <a href="https://a.co/d/0izMNvsx">https://a.co/d/0izMNvsx</a>iDrive Backup Storage: <a href="https://www.idrive.com/">https://www.idrive.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>TIPS:The 3-2-1 rule is the gold standard: keep 3 copies, on 2 different types of media, with 1 copy off-site or in the cloud. Your iPhone is copy #1. iCloud Photos is copy #2 — it syncs automatically as long as storage isn't full. A portable SSD or flash drive is copy #3 — no internet required.</p><p>Before any trip: confirm iCloud Photos is enabled and your storage plan isn't maxed out. Enable Optimize iPhone Storage so full-resolution originals stay in iCloud while your device stores lighter versions. Download Google Photos or Amazon Photos and enable auto-backup — Amazon Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage at no extra cost. Pack a portable SSD like the Samsung T7 Shield (rugged, IP65-rated) or the SanDisk Phone Drive (plugs directly into your iPhone via USB-C or Lightning). Transfer each evening and store the drive separately from your phone.</p><p>For international travel: set iCloud Photos and third-party apps to upload on Wi-Fi only to avoid surprise roaming charges. Connect to hotel Wi-Fi each night to trigger overnight uploads. A local eSIM from Airalo gives you affordable data without roaming. If your phone is lost or damaged, all your photos are still accessible at icloud.com/photos from any browser.</p><p>Shoot RAW on a dedicated camera? Use Adobe Lightroom to sync edits, presets, and originals across every device. Traveling with others? iCloud Shared Photo Library lets up to six people contribute to a single library — everyone leaves with everyone's shots.</p><p>Set it up before you leave. Verify it's working the first night. Then put the phone in your pocket and enjoy the trip. Click. Backup. Travel free.</p><p><br></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@GUAGPodcast">https://youtube.com/@GUAGPodcast</a>More shows: <a href="https://www.thepodtalk.net">https://www.thepodtalk.net</a>Email: <a href="mailto:ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com">ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com</a></p>
April 5, 2026
Luggage Tracking Tech
<p>Will and Marty talk about luggage tags and luggage apps that help you keep track of your luggage when traveling.</p><p><br></p><p>Apple Air Tag</p><p>Apple AirTag product page: </p><p>https://www.apple.com/airtag/</p><p>Apple Share Item Location newsroom: </p><p>https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/11/apples-find-my-enables-sharing-location-of-lost-items-with-third-parties/</p><p>How to use AirTags for luggage (The Points Guy): </p><p>https://thepointsguy.com/travel-gear/airtags-luggage-tracking/</p><p>AirTag luggage travel test (Intentional Travelers): </p><p>https://intentionaltravelers.com/how-to-use-apple-airtags-for-tracking-luggage-when-traveling/</p><p>AirTag newest features (9to5Mac, Nov 2025): </p><p>https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/25/airtags-newest-feature-could-work-even-better-now-for-many-travelers/</p><p><br></p><p>Tile</p><p>Tile home page:</p><p>https://www.thetileapp.com/</p><p>Tile Slim product page: </p><p>https://app.thetileapp.com/en-us/store/tiles/slim</p><p>Tile airplane use FAQ: </p><p>https://support.thetileapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/203567096-Use-Tile-on-an-Airplane</p><p><br></p><p>Samsung</p><p>Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 (samsung.com): </p><p>https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/galaxy-smarttag2-black-ei-t5600bbegus/</p><p>SmartTag2 vs AirTag head-to-head (AFAR): </p><p>https://www.afar.com/magazine/which-is-better-samsung-galaxy-smarttag-2-vs-apple-airtag</p><p>SmartTag2 review (Tom’s Guide): </p><p>https://www.tomsguide.com/tech/samsung-galaxy-smarttag-2-review</p><p><br></p><p>Chipolo</p><p>Chipolo home page: </p><p>https://chipolo.net/en-us/</p><p>Chipolo POP product page: </p><p>https://chipolo.net/en-us/products/chipolo-pop</p><p>Chipolo Travel Pack (luggage, passport, wallet): </p><p>https://chipolo.net/en-us/pages/chipolo-travel-pack</p><p><br></p><p>Airline Bag Tracking</p><p>Delta bag tracking: </p><p>https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/checked-baggage/track-checked-baggage</p><p>How to use airline bag trackers — Delta, American, United, Southwest (Frommers): </p><p>https://www.frommers.com/tips/airfare/how-to-use-delta-american-united-and-southwest-bag-trackers/</p><p>Which airlines offer luggage tracking (The Points Guy): </p><p>https://thepointsguy.com/airline/airline-baggage-tracking/</p><p>Airlines supporting AirTag baggage tracking (Simple Flying): </p><p>https://simpleflying.com/airlines-airtags-lost-baggage/</p><p><br></p><p>Rolling Square AirCard Pro</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3DNV9XY </p><p><br></p><p>Where to Find Us</p><p>YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GUAGPodcast</p><p>More shows: https://www.thepodtalk.net</p><p>Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com</p>
February 16, 2026
TSA Locks
<p>Will brings Marty the problem of what kind of TSA locks work for your travel security needs and a crazy list of what you can and cannot travel with.</p><p><br></p><p>Recommended TSA Locks </p><p>Master Lock TSA 4-Digit:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Combination-Accepted-4696D/dp/B01BH5CVV2">https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Combination-Accepted-4696D/dp/B01BH5CVV2</a> </p><p>Forge TSA 4-Digit All Metal: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0B6C4T/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0B6C4T/</a> </p><p>Tarriss TSA Cable Lock: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPVQKRQ/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPVQKRQ/</a> </p><p>eGeeTouch Bluetooth TSA Lock: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/eGeeTouch-Patented-Bluetooth-Vicinity-Tracking/dp/B072JK4P71/">https://www.amazon.com/eGeeTouch-Patented-Bluetooth-Vicinity-Tracking/dp/B072JK4P71/</a> </p><p>Biometric TSA Lock Search: </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=biometric+tsa+luggage+lock&tag">https://www.amazon.com/s?k=biometric+tsa+luggage+lock&tag</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Pairing with Trackers</p><p>Apple AirTag: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0933BVK6T/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0933BVK6T/</a> </p><p>Tile Pro: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Life360-Pro-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B0D634ZR1Y/">https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Life360-Pro-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B0D634ZR1Y/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Use tracking plus locking for layered security.</p><p>Digital Documentation</p><p>Photograph luggage contents before travel and store securely.</p><p>1Password: https://1password.com</p><p>Apple Passwords (built into iOS/macOS Settings)</p><p><br></p><p>TSA Luggage Strap Search: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tsa+luggage+strap&tag">https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tsa+luggage+strap&tag</a> </p><p>Minimalist Setup: 2 metal TSA locks + 1 cable lock + 1 AirTag + spare CR2032 battery</p><p>Advanced Setup: Integrated lock + tracker + digital inventory + optional Bluetooth lock</p><p> </p><p>TSA What can I bring?</p><p><a href="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all">https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Travel security is about intelligent layers: physical lock, digital tracking, encryption, and documentation. A TSA lock is small—but when integrated thoughtfully, it becomes part of a smarter travel system.</p><p>Where to Find Us</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@GUAGPodcast">https://youtube.com/@GUAGPodcast</a></p><p>More shows: <a href="https://www.thepodtalk.net/">https://www.thepodtalk.net</a> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com">ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com</a> </p><p><br></p>
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