Everything you need to travel the world indefinitely while working remotely. Small, lightweight tech and clothing that’s ready for work meetings or adventures.
One Backpack. One Laptop. Unlimited Potential.
Welcome to the Digital Nomad Packing List. If you’re a frequent Pack Hacker visitor, you probably already know what a digital nomad is. If not, here’s a definition from Wikipedia: “Digital Nomads are a type of people who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and, more generally, conduct their lives in a nomadic manner.”
While a little jargony, that definition certainly fits the bill. This list has everything you need to travel the world while working remotely.
We’re here to guide you through the ordeal that is preparing for such a journey. We’ve done the research, we’ve done the testing, we’ve done the traveling, and we’ve distilled it all down into one list with everything you need to succeed.
Now, before we jump into the specifics, we know that what works for some isn’t going to work for others—trust us, we get it (even the Pack Hacker team differs when it comes to certain gear). So, if the items on this list aren’t floating your boat, don’t worry. There are plenty of other options out there—and we’re here to help. We have more packing lists, guides, and reviews that’ll help you find what works for you.
The tech & productivity and miscellaneous sections of our list are all unisex, while bags, clothing & accessories, and toiletries & personal care are split into men’s or women’s focused items. Whether you’re currently traveling the world as a digital nomad, planning to, or wishing you could, it’s our hope that this list will not only help you prepare for your trip but give you the confidence to know that it isn’t nearly as stressful as you might think.
Miscellaneous
These are the little things that really take this list to the next level. If you’re perpetually traveling the world, these are the items that will help you navigate every possible situation you might encounter.
If you’re not perpetually traveling, you’ll still be able to save the day when someone needs a bottle opener in a pinch or you just can’t be asked to walk across the airport to grab a plastic fork. Multitools, utensils, carabiners, and a whole lot more.
