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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Travel » Digital Nomad Blog

    Digital Nomad packing list

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: Mar 30, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    I get asked all the time about my travels and recommendations on what to pack, so finally, here is my digital nomad packing list! At the end of 2020, I quit my job and embarked on a new life. I left the UK to spend 6 months travelling, and come January 2021 was working remotely in Belize in Central America. You can read more about how to become a digital nomad in Belize here but one thing I had to think carefully about was my digital nomad packing list!

    As remote work becomes the norm, more and more people are adopting the digital nomad lifestyle and if you're considering it yourself here is a breakdown of tropical destinations with digital nomad visas. But in this post, I thought that I'd share my digital nomad essentials and what was on my packing list for a hot country on the Caribbean coast.

    I stayed at Umaya Village in Placencia, Belize which is right on the beach, and to get there I had to take a teeny tiny plane from Belize City which means a teeny tiny luggage allowance. 15kg! Which for 2 months is not a lot. However, as Belize is a hot country I thankfully didn't need heavy or bulky items and I could keep it quite lightweight. Valuable items like my laptop were in hand luggage for safety, and I like to carry my chargers in hand luggage too plus a spare pair of underwear! I always fly wearing trainers, as they are bulky and take up a lot of packing space. I am obsessed with Aspinal of London's travel range which is SO chic and will keep your documents safely together. It's all made to last, so will go on all your journeys with you. My hand luggage bag then doubles up as a day bag for when I go to work remotely somewhere, a shopping bag at the local supermarket or a beach bag for the weekends!

    Digital Nomad Packing List

    Work items

    Laptop

    Laptop cover

    Laptop stand (I use this one and it's so useful)

    Adapter plugs x 3 (this is a great round-up of the best ones)

    Chargers for laptop, iPhone and any other tech

    Portable phone charger/power bank (another good review article here)

    Tep wireless internet (although check which regions it works in first)

    Noise-cancelling headphones for busy co-working spaces

    Clothes

    Denim shorts x 1

    Workout/hiking shorts x 1

    Sundress x 2 (casual and smart)

    Long-sleeved beach shirt/cover-up x1

    Sarong (can double up as top or skirt)

    T-Shirts/vests x 4

    Sweater x 1

    Leggings x 1 (can be used for both travel and workouts)

    Underwear x 7

    Bra x 2

    Sports bra x1

    Socks x 4

    Bikini x 2

    Swimsuit x1

    Face mask x 2

    Sun hat x 1

    Sunglasses x1

    A small handbag that can be worn crossbody

    Shoes

    Flip flops x1

    Smarter sandals x 1

    Trainers x1

    Toiletries

    Hand sanitiser gel - a small size to carry with you everywhere

    Antibacterial wipes - good for wiping down tables or items

    Shampoo and conditioner

    Face wash

    Face cream

    Toothbrush and toothpaste

    Tampons or a Mooncup (better for the environment)

    Insect repellent (ESSENTIAL)

    Medication

    Antiseptic wipes for any scrapes or wounds

    Sunscreen (at least factor 15 and check the star rating is 4* or higher)

    Limited makeup (mascara, CC cream, lip balm)

    Hairbrush

    Hairstyling gel (I use Aveda Conflixor)

    Hair ties

    Wallet and paperwork

    Passport

    Drivers Licence

    Travel insurance documents

    Covid documentation (tests, vaccine certificates etc)

    Country specific documentation

    Limited cash - I prefer to bring my Revolut card which can hold several wallets of exchanged currency which you can then spend or draw out easily.

    Extras

    Travel hairdryer

    A small bottle of detergent for handwashing clothes

    Reusable water bottle

    Face, shower or beach towel (depending on what is provided at your accommodation)

    Resistance workout bands - very light and portable - good for gym bunnies!

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