Gear Guides for Travelers
Smart travel gear makes a big difference for your trips. Below you’ll find our essential travel gear lists, travel gear reviews, and recommendations based on our own experience with trip gear while traveling and living abroad for 8+ years.
Top Travel Gear Posts on Intentional Travelers
- Surprisingly Useful Travel Gifts: 16+ Practical Gift Ideas for TravelersAfter years of long-term travel to 20+ countries, there are certain items we’ve found to be surprisingly useful. If you’re looking for gift ideas for someone going traveling, we think…
- How to Choose the Best Earbuds for TravelersThere is a lot of noise (pun intended) out there regarding the wireless earbud market. There are easily over a thousand different wireless earbud models with new versions coming out…
- How to Use Apple AirTags For Tracking Luggage When TravelingWith growing concerns over lost luggage and delays at airports, we decided it was time to try Apple AirTags as a luggage locator or tracking device on our trips. In…
- Should Travelers Use eSIMs? International Travel E-sim How To and TipsIt was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer for travelers. We were having dinner with a group of experienced travelers who have been all over…
- Tech Gear Essentials for TravelersI can’t imagine traveling without some of our tech gear. From navigating in a new city using Google maps on our smartphones to making sure our devices can be recharged…
- Best Lightweight Jackets for Travel (For Men and Women)As world travelers, aside from our technology, there’s probably nothing we value more than our travel jackets. Jackets? Really?! Yes! A good travel jacket can make all the difference on…
- The Essential Packing List for Your Epic Camping Road TripIf you are you going on a long camping road trip, being prepared and packing the right gear can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll share our recommended packing…
- Long Term Travel Packing List Essentials: Global Nomad Clothing RecommendationsToday we’re covering something we get asked often when traveling long-term: what do you pack for multiple months of travel? In this two part series we’ll share our long term…
- Our Favorite Alternatives to Travel WalletsWhen it comes to exploring new destinations, we all want to be worry-free and secure. While traditional hidden travel wallets have been the go-to solution, we find they leave much…
- Best Wool Travel Shoe for Walking (Allbirds vs Giesswein vs Vessi)Is it possible to find one travel shoe to rule with them all? Or even something you’d use 80% of the time while traveling? If you’re a minimalist and do…
- Best Travel Water Bottles for 2024Finding the best water bottle for traveling is essential for staying healthy and hydrated on the road while reducing single-use plastic bottles that are bad for the environment. Now more…
- Airalo vs. Nomad: Southeast Asia eSIM Review ComparisonFor over 10 years of international travel, we were using regular SIM cards to stay connected while abroad. For each new country, we would have to figure out how to…
- Travel Gear Review: Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel BackpackThis is a review of our new, versatile travel backpack that works as a carry on, backpack, or duffle bag and comes with a bonus day pack. Introducing the Osprey Farpoint 55…
- The Best Power Bank for Backpacking: Travel Battery ChargersThese days, the success and enjoyment of our trips often depends on the battery life of our smartphone (and other devices). Maybe you’re a traveler that always wants their devices…
- 10+ Items We Take With Us on Every TripWe pack and re-pack our bags a lot as Digital Nomads. Typically, we travel with a backpack and laptop bag each; or a rolling carry-on suitcase and a laptop bag….
- Best Hiking Shoes for Hawaii (and Best Socks)Hiking in Hawaii, no matter the island, is a great way to see experience Hawaii’s natural beauty. You’ll see sights unlike anywhere else in the world and for many of…
- Packing Guide & Travel Packing List for Europe in Fall/WinterIf you’re wondering how to pack for Europe, here are some helpful tips for choosing what to bring (even for a month or longer) plus a packing list for Europe…
- Portable Travel Wifi Device: Review for Digital NomadsBelow is our review of Travel Wifi portable wifi device. We have used the Travelwifi hot spot during our travels as digital nomads, before and after their rebrand from TEP…
- What to Pack for a Semester AbroadSo you just got accepted into a study abroad program? First of all, congratulations! Studying abroad can be one of the most life-changing opportunities. From seeing new places, to meeting…
- What to Pack for Portland OregonPortland has always been a top destination for those who enjoy being in the presence of nature. This quirky city located in the Pacific Northwest has made itself known around…
- What to pack for a week in Hawaii: Packing ChecklistHawaii has always been a top dream destination for travelers. With a plethora of stunning beaches and natural sceneries to remember, combined with the Aloha spirit – it’s truly a…
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