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Minimalist Travel Staples & Digital Nomad Starter Kit 🎒
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items These are ALL products I use (and have on my person as I write this!). Most of what I pack folds up tiny and pulls its weight. Picks from 30+ countries of trial and error.
I *SWEAR* by this backpack. I have been a digital nomad for over a year and this is the only bag I need. I'm able to fit SO much into it and it's extremely supportive when walking. There is organization galore, backpack straps, and an option to carry...
Convertible Travel Bag 40L | Multifunctional Travel Backpack
This power bank literally does it all. At night, it charges my macbook, my iphone, my ipad, AND itself all at the same time. During the day, you can bring it around with you and it can serve as an emergency power bank (since you charged it up the nig...
Anker 733 Power Bank (GaNPrime PowerCore 65W)
This backpack packs into itself, which is PERFECT for someone like me who gravitates towards things that fold up all nice and small. It's also pretty sturdy and even has a bit of cushion on the pack to protect your laptop/devices. When I'm traveling,...
Stowaway Packable 20l Backpack
This electric toothbrush is super lightweight and low-profile which is PERFECT for a traveler like me who can't go back to a manual toothbrush, but also can't justify lugging around her fat sonicare toothbrush around. I love this toothbrush in pink. ...
Philips Sonicare One Rechargeable Toothbrush
These sandals are perfectly low profile and get me around cities and beaches just fine (: For tropical places. Plus they give a really fun tan line 😉
Xero Shoes Women's Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandals
The best thing about barefoot shoes for me is the fact that they fold up really nice and small (so they take up very little space in your pack). The second best thing is that they're SO comfortable (once you get used to them) and are extremely versat...
Primus Lite 3.5 Womens | USA
These are my go-to training AND hiking shoes. They are comfortable enough to use at the gym but also have sturdy enough tread to climb up basically any mountain. I've used these to hike up Mt. Fuji, Acatenango volcano, and the Half Dome in Yosemite. ...
Primus Trail FG 3.5 Womens | USA
After trying MANY bluetooth earbuds, nothing comes close to my Apple Earpods for taking calls. Clear sound on both ends. Love these.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
For running, this is low profile and GREAT! I can fit my earbuds and my phone and probably some keys and that's all I need to bring on my runs. For the airport, it's also really nice! My backpack doesn't have a front pocket which make my passport and...
Fitgriff® Running Belt - Jogging Pouch for Phone
If you're a traveler and you don't have packing cubes yet, what are you doing?? These help to make your soft things pack up more compactly. It helps with organizing. They're great AND essential. *chefs kiss* I end up only using two of these.
BAGAIL 6/8/10 Set Travel Packing Cubes
Cheap, works well, and doesn't fall out of my ears. Also, the battery lasts forever. I love these especially for running because of the around-the-ear hook thing. They don't do any fancy noise cancellation, but honestly I haven't really missed that. ...
PocBuds Wireless Earbuds 80hrs Playtime
Nothing fancy - just a fanny pack that I use and love. Big enough to fit basically anything you need to bring in a day.
EASTPAK Springer
This water bottle holds a lot and then packs all nice and tiny when empty! Perfect for whatever - hikes, carrying around with you, general hydration, etc.
HydraPak Stow Collapsible Water Bottle
After an airline lost my checked luggage, I realized that Air Tags were ESSENTIAL. These connect with your iPhone, they run on very little battery, and keep your stuff tracked at all times. I put one in my day backpack and one in my travel backpack.
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
Stay charged no matter what country you're in. It's pretty self-explanatory. It works in every continent and has all the matching prongs and all the matching holes.
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with USB-C & 4 USB-A Ports
With enough people getting things stolen at hostels and hotels, you NEED a lock to lock your things. AND something that people don't often think about is you definitely need it to be long enough to fit many different types of lockers, etc. Don't skim...
Puroma 2 Pack 2.6" Long Shackle 4-Digit Combo Lock
Literally every full-time traveler has a towel like this. Seriously, start looking around and you'll see everyone having this towel ro similar. It folds up tiny, dries really fast, and is just convenient. An essential.
Rainleaf Microfiber Travel & Gym Towel
When you're stuck camping at night or even a hostel where you don't want to bother your bunkmates, a headlamp does the trick. You might not think about it but it is DEFINITELY a need.
Lepro Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 5 Modes, IPX4 Waterproof
I can't give up my glute workouts 🍑 I chose *one* of these bands (the strongest one) and brought that along with me. Remember, I'm still a minimalist!
Renoj Resistance Bands, 3 Set for Yoga & Pilates
Surprisingly, these give a GREAT full body workout if you can find the right exercises. I bring the strongest one around with me.
WIKDAY Thick Heavy Resistance Bands Set