technology

I was not sure where to post this, but I think this would be a neat piece of equipment, if it is legal. https://www.safefile.com/media/catalog/product//1/image/d1e691afacfd0ea82afef311f5cb4289/b/2/b2952-elc-bank-drive-thru-air-tube-carrier-end-opening.jpg I heard that having one of these is...

Is there any efficient way to get free prepaid minutes? Lifting the cards from the store doesn't work - they have to be activated by the cashier.

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Ok Kids, bear with me because this is combines computers and technology, both of which are not my strong point. I'm in the UK and so sometimes can't watch stuff from the USA. If you download this extension it unblocks region specific content by routing your internet traffic through a proxy...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/7inch-Laptop-Android-Via8650-Netbook/dp/B005M1Y5WG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388515191&sr=8-2&keywords=android+netbook this is probably a long shot but has anyone had any experience with these things? was considering getting one for traveling so I can organise things a bit...

what are some good phone apps for survival traveling squatting DIYing.. anything useful??

Hey everyone, So I was wondering about some folks opinions on the Gopro cameras? What are the pros and cons? I'm thinking of getting one so I can strap it on to my pack and to use as a general purpose video/still camera. @Matt Derrick you have some experience/knowledge about them right?

Pt. 1: How to Clean A Camera Lens DIY ~~~ Nobody wants a fingerprint or smudge in the middle of their prize photos. Keeping your camera lens is important, but should be done only when needed. With proper storage, in a camera case with a lens cover on, the number of cleanings required will be...

As someone who shoots professionally when not on the road I always have a hard time choosing what camera I'm going to travel with. I'm wondering what you guys feel about what gear to bring along? WARNING! Camera nerd talk below this point: I have three options. 1: My dslr(canon 60D) with a...

I have a Nexus 7 that I'd like to take hopping with me. It's mad light and has a pretty decent battery life with a battery saver. Opinions? Should I bring it? If so, what kind of steps could I take for protecting it? Right now I just carry it in the box it came in.

What type of useful electronics/electronics system do you carry on the road and why? Disregarding the type of cellphone you use. Do you carry a scanner, laptop, hiking watch or a tablet? How do you keep it charged? I have a water resistant goal zero solar panel that can recharge an e-reader...

you know those cheap 20 doller phones anyways does anyone know the cheapest places to get them and whats required to activate them just need one to keep in touch while im hitching and riding rails.

I want to hear your Hobo engineering inventions. I think if everyone contributes their ideas and home made Hobo inventions so that its all in one spot, it would make a great sticky to refer to in times of need and inspiration (especially to the new dirty kids on the block). I think we could all...

I can spend a lot of time on figuring out the right question to ask. I failed on using the cell phone as a modem last year.. even bought an old sprint phone specifically for that purpose. But tonight I was able to successfully get on the internet with my standard $15 flip phone. The phone is...

http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/tech-specs/#sub I came across this and figured some of you would be interested in it. You have a fire that charges your stuff. Basically you can charge your phone and anything else with a usb cord. It looks pretty compact and costs $130...

what the hell. how have I not heard of these they're affordable and james bond esque. I want it http://www.ankaka.com/ninja-15-inch-quad-band-unlocked-dual-sim-touchscreen-gsm-watchphone_p47975.html

so i have come across several geo caches near train tracks,usually sponsered by locals for some race or treasure hunt but i was wondering,i dont know how many techno savy travelers out there carry gps or have a phone and a laptop but google is now offering internet geocache up to 2 gigs which...

I'm not tech savy, or good with this thing called a computer, so I'm asking for a solid. Can anyone out there post "Who's Bozo Texino" to the train videos section. I think this missing piece to the stp videos is only a black mark against us as an online community. If this was in my department of...

I know a lot of the life on the road is about rejecting some of the luxuries that "normal" domesticated people have and I know 80 percent of you have cell phones but I am curious how many of you have actual smart phones and use them? I know I carry a super old Android phone from like 2010 with...