What do you need to pack for long-term travel?

Almost all blogs and experts will tell you that you need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on new clothes and technology. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THIS!

In fact, you probably own everything you need to get started.

The trick is to not bring too much.

For example, my bag has:

• 6 t-shirts
• 2 long sleeve shirts2 shorts
• 2 pants
• 7 pairs of socks
• 7 underwear
• 3 shoes

AND I probably have too much.

So I usually do laundry once a week to keep things clean.

The main thing to remember is to make sure that all of your clothes match. That will make your life a lot easier when you can grab whatever you need and throw it together.

I stick with blues, blacks, and whites, for the most part, to make sure everything goes together.

WHAT TECH YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU

Cell phone 

• Option 1 - Keep your current plan and get a local sim card wherever you go. This gives you data and service so you can hotspot your phone for good wi-fi. 
• Option 2 - invest in Google Fi. I’ve had it for several years and I would never switch to another cell phone provider. It works in every country I’ve been to and I never have to stress over service.  If you’ve never heard of Google’s cell service provider and you are a digital nomad, I would highly encourage you to look into it.

Laptop 

• You will need something reliable that will hold a charge. I highly recommend the Macbook Pro or Air depending on your tech needs. If you already have one then you are good to go. Otherwise, just make sure your laptop battery will last for at least a couple of hours just in case you don’t have access to a charging station.

Headphones 

• You will need solid headphones with a good mic for taking work calls. I use Apple Airpods because I’m in the Apple family but you just need to use what works well for you.

Battery Packs 

• I usually carry 2 rechargeable battery packs with me. If you are an anxious person or use your phone to book tickets or directions, you will want battery packs. They are truly a lifesaver when you need them.

Kindle

• I love to read real books but I hate carrying them with me around all the time. So I invested in the Kindle. It works perfectly and there are plenty of free books for you to read while traveling.

Hotspot

• Some travelers like to invest in a hotspot but personally, I’ve never felt the need as I just use my cell phone if I’m desperate.

What essentials do you need?

Passport

Backup credit cards 

International Driver’s License

Toiletries

Notebooks

Dropbox 

Backpack