1. Digital Nomad & Work Gear
If you’re working while traveling, your gear needs to be reliable and compact.
- Lightweight laptop (MacBook Air, Dell XPS, etc.)
- Laptop stand (for ergonomic setups)
- Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
- External hard drive or SSD
- Headphones (noise-canceling if possible)
- USB hub or dongle (for extra ports)
- Phone + charger
- Backup battery / power bank
- SIM card or eSIM plan for data
- VPN subscription for safe browsing
- Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Travel Wi-Fi hotspot (optional)
2. Health & Safety Items
- First-aid kit (pain relievers, band-aids, antiseptic wipes)
- Prescription medications (with documentation)
- Hand sanitizer
- Face masks (still recommended in some areas)
- Insect repellent
- Basic vitamins or supplements
- Compact umbrella or poncho
- Emergency whistle or small flashlight
Tip: Always research health requirements and recommended vaccines for your destination.
3. Optional (But Nice to Have)
- Journal or notebook
- E-reader or Kindle
- Compact camera or GoPro
- Deck of cards or travel games
- Collapsible travel mug
- Travel-sized sewing kit
- Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife (check airline rules!)
- Sleep mask and earplugs
- Small gifts or souvenirs from your home country
4. What NOT to Pack
Avoid items that add bulk or are rarely used. You can usually buy what you need locally.
Leave behind:
- Heavy books
- Too many shoes
- Full-size toiletries
- Expensive jewelry
- Uncomfortable or untested clothing
- Anything “just in case” that doesn’t serve a real purpose