In recent years, the rise of digital nomads has exploded as more people seek freedom and flexibility in their work and travel. Digital nomads are individuals who work remotely while traveling the world, and with the advancement of technology, it has become easier than ever to work from anywhere with an internet connection. As a digital nomad, having the right gear and essentials in your bag is crucial for a successful and productive traveling and working experience.
So, what’s in a digital nomad’s bag in 2017? Here’s a packing list to help you navigate the digital nomad lifestyle:
1. Laptop: The most essential item for any digital nomad is a reliable laptop. Whether you’re working on a Macbook, ThinkPad, or any other model, make sure it’s lightweight, durable, and has a long battery life.
2. Smartphone: A smartphone is another essential device for a digital nomad. It allows you to stay connected, manage your work on the go, and navigate new destinations.
3. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Reliable internet is crucial for a digital nomad, and a portable Wi-Fi hotspot ensures that you always have a connection, no matter where you are in the world.
4. External hard drive: Backing up your work and important files is essential when you’re constantly on the move. An external hard drive provides the extra storage you need and ensures that your data is safe and secure.
5. Power bank: To keep all your devices charged when you’re on the go, a power bank is a must-have. Look for one that is lightweight and has a high capacity to keep your devices charged for longer.
6. Noise-canceling headphones: Working in different environments can be challenging, which is why noise-canceling headphones are a game-changer. They help you focus and stay productive, no matter where you are.
7. Travel adapter: When traveling to different countries, having a universal travel adapter ensures that you can charge your devices without any hassle.
8. Backpack: A durable backpack with compartments for all your tech gear is essential for a digital nomad. Look for one with a padded laptop sleeve and comfortable straps for long days of travel and working on the go.
9. Notebook and pen: While technology is essential for a digital nomad, having a physical notebook and pen can be useful for jotting down ideas, to-do lists, and sketching out plans.
10. Travel-friendly clothing: Pack versatile and comfortable clothing that can transition from work to exploring new destinations. Look for quick-drying and wrinkle-resistant materials for easy travel.
Ultimately, the items you pack in your bag as a digital nomad will depend on your personal preferences, work requirements, and travel style. But having the right gear and essentials will make your digital nomad lifestyle more efficient and enjoyable. With the right tools at your disposal, you can balance work and travel seamlessly and thrive as a digital nomad in 2017.
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Any suggestions for keeping salt and moisture out of your computer stuff? Nice video dude.
Looks like Chris has a 1930's certain german socialist leader mustasche here, cant be unseen :-O
Please do an updated video. Have you had any updated equipment?
I’m curious since everyone is all about Amazon essentials.
You must use cubes to organize all mess up, I encourage you to use dry fit t-shirt, they are light, easy to wash can wash at toilet sink, chino trauses are more confortable than jeans and also light, considere. Good travel and Cheers
I need this life!
Wow, so much shit. Half of it would be enough for a year.
thank you
Wear the most bulky items on the plane to save space in the suitcase. Biggest shoes, jeans not shorts and any jacket you want to take. Probably have to strip down a bit at the destination airport if you're heading to tropics.
Thank you very much for this vídeo!!!!
Sorry Chris but this is NOT minimalist :v
i miss the old Chris
We just did a month in Mexico with just carry-ons! There is no way we're letting the airlines toss our stuff around like they do. Lol… if our tech crashes… there goes the job and then there goes the nomadic life!
I had the Samsonite VizAir and loved it, but it lasted maybe 12 trips before the zippers gave. They would open in the middle. Super disappointing because it was otherwise great. Had to give it up;
Do you model? You should hook up with Jamie and Nikki . You and your Better half are very photogenic! Take some glamour pix
Very useful. My biology teacher taught for a short stint in Australia and the students told her she can't wear thongs. You can guess how awkward that situation was.
Holy shit that rooster stand is bad ass
Oh yes Chris; during our first trip to Bali, we took huge suitcases and filled it up. 1 year later – when we had been digital nomads for a bit – the suitcases literally fell apart from the luggage load. We travel light, do laundry frequently, make weight for planes easily, and feel much better traveling. Pinned and Tweeted.
Ryan
Very Interesting helpful video..Thanks..
It's so funny watching these videos because you realize what little we nomads need to live this location independent lifestyle.
How much storage roughly do you use for all the media you produce each year (cos I know you do a lot, and videos take up a lot of space)? I imagine it probably varies a lot, so perhaps how much do you have in total at the moment? Presumably the project hard drive and laptop aren't enough, and you also have plenty saved in hard drives back home or in the cloud?
I think you have a really good mix of luxury items and necessities
I'm not sure if you're going to see this but how are you going to get all of those electronics through security?? I don't travel much so I don't know how that works lol
Great video. I love the freedom and simplicity minimalism brings. Me and my wife sold our big 3 bdrm house and almost everything in it and now live in a 1 bdrm apt. Next step: sell off everything that's left and do the deal. Great video. Thanks for the detail, this will be a great resource.
Hey Chris, look into a "Power Cube" to replace that long power board. Saves space and is lighter compared to the large board.
You forgot to mention how much if any cash you are taking…
Hey Chris, how do you protect your keyboard and mouse while you are going to a toilet or something? 🙂
Thank you very much for sharing your experience!!!
I've been looking for a video JUST like this. thank you!
I always disliked taking more than a backpack when I'm traveling. I packed for 3 months a few days ago and it was really hard haha. Managed to do it in the end 😀
great vid!
Hey Chris, thanks for that video, it is really useful. I have a question about Kensington lock. Are you using it in coworking spaces? I am going to Thailand sometime soon and wondering how safe it is to leave MacBook in coworking for, say, 15-20 minutes if I want to have a break.
You are right. This what you have in your backpack is NOT really minimalist. I mean.. Extra keyboard and mouse for your Mac? WHY? Apple TV ?? xD sorry mate… but this is Luxus travelling what you do.
Great video, Can you tell us the Specs of your MacBook?
So, "nomad" how manny times have you moved camp in the recent present? Annoying terminology to try to make this anything else than just expating to another country because you are not bogged down by a job to a specific place
Is it only me that heard 5 tequillas when you said 50 kilos 😀 Nice video, As a guy from Europe I think you might need sweaters as well, not only t-shirts and a big-ass jacket 🙂
Lost me at "I'm an apple guy…"
kidding… but i guess graphic design has a greater following on m@c stuff.
Also…if you had a samsung s5 or above you'd have ip67 water proofing (ip68 for s7). apparently the newest iphone has ip67 protection buuuuut dont know if i'd trust it haha. Changed from iphone to samsung in 2013… never ever would i go back!
Question about last year packing. Why didn't you check the weight of your stuff before coming to the airport?
Anker 6 Port USB Wall Charger is one of the best things to have when traveling with a lot of electronics.
This video is awesome man, I need to get a smaller suitcase. Cheers!
What's with the Australian power board?
Wow you've got a lot of stuff. Ever considered getting an all in 1 travel adapter. I've got one which also has 2 USB ports soits super handy.
I know you have already left on your trip but I think I have the solution for your jacket issue. I always bring my Patagonia Nano Puff with me when I hit the road. It is compact enough to fold down into a little pouch but when you pair it with another warm layer like a sweatshirt/hoodie it can handle some pretty cold temps. I bring it with me even if I am going so warm places since you just never know with weather these days. Cheers and safe travels!
You forgot your plane ticket!
Try Uniqlo ultra light down jackets. They work but best with layers, for example a harder shell jacket on the outside