Gear Up and Play 
Activity based traveling, destinations, adventures and the gear you need to get you there.
When I started Gear Up and Play I had a dream. It was pretty simple, I wanted to quit my 9-5 day job and pursue something that would allow me the freedom to enjoy life the way I always imagined. In this dream I traveled freely, just me and my backpack, a notebook computer and [...]
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When planning a camping or hiking trip, correctly packing your backpack can really make a difference. Start
Don’t leave your music behind!! To often I find myself on a backpacking trip and realize I wish I had my guitar
Its the Perfect Opportunity for Students wanting to earn a little cash, new bloggers or anyone just
I think your first question when you look at this thing will be……….whats that? Well its safe to say that this is
Kayaking, Cycling, Camping and Hiking, Climbing, Snowboarding and everything outdoors.
February has become a brutal month for winter weather across the States, and I bet it is the same in other countries.
With the winter weather comes cozy indoors, but with limited income and high heat costs, cozy no longer means the same in 2010. There are many eco-conscious people out there, too, who are aware [...]
The 5 things you must know now before travelling on the cheap.
In this post I will cover:
- Getting free internet on your holiday / backpacking trip.
- Working the system to get the cheapest travel insurance possible.
- THE cheapest international calls
- Cheap cheap cheap Accomodation
- Specific info for each city
Getting Free Internet on you [...]
Watching late-night television, we get sucked in with the infomercials. One in particular tells me about purifying my air and how that would help my health.
I am a sucker for filtered anything. We live in a dirty, dirty world and anything to get me away from that filth will make me happier. But I am [...]
Well, winter is already here! For the Northeastern United States, it has been weird to already see snow “early” in winter. Snow blanketed much of the country this past week, and then a swift, freezing cold wind blew past us.
But that only reminds us that we must prepare our houses and daily routines for the [...]
Having been on the road since January 2009, I’ve got to say I’ve pretty much seen and experienced a lot of it. Now I’m traveling with the girl I love and I couldn’t be happier. Whether you are looking for a few hookups, or something deeper, here are some tips that might get you what [...]
