Nomad Tools
Nomad Tools
Living and travelling full-time becomes much easier when you have the right gear, apps, and systems. Over the years of traveling to 80+ countries, we’ve tested dozens of tools that help simplify life on the road, from packing essentials and travel security gear to digital tools that help us stay organised and connected.
In this section we share the gear, technology, and travel tools we personally use and recommend for long-term travel.
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Packing & Travel Essentials
Packing for long-term travel requires a different mindset than packing for a short vacation. The goal is to travel light while still carrying the essentials that make life on the road easier and more comfortable.
Packing Guides
Travel Gear Reviews
(Our Reviews: Why We Like It for Long-Term Travel)
Over the years we’ve tested many travel products while living on the road. In these reviews we share honest insights about the gear we personally use and why it works well for long-term travellers.
Travel Gear Reviews
- Best Retractable Cable Lock for Travellers: Pacsafe Review
- Pacsafe Portable Travel Safe: Pacsafe Travelsafe Review
- Ably Apparel Review: Is It Worth the Price for Travellers?
- The North Face Borealis Classic Backpack: Best for Travel?
- Mares X-Vision Review: Why I Love This Dive Mask
- Mares Ergo Dry Snorkel Review: Is It Worth the Hype?
Digital Travel Tools & Connectivity
Digital tools have transformed the way people plan and manage travel. These guides highlight apps, websites, and resources that help travellers research destinations, stay connected, and organise their trips.
Digital Travel Tool Guides
- 9 Best Travel Planning Apps Every Traveller Should Know
- Free Airport WiFi Passwords: Stay Connected Worldwide
Travel Tools We Use (And Recommend)
Over the years we’ve developed a set of tools and platforms that make planning and managing long-term travel much easier. These are the websites, apps, and services we personally use when traveling.
(Links will appear here as new guides are published)
Travel Resources & Booking Platforms
Over the years of travelling full-time, we’ve tested dozens of travel websites, booking platforms, and services. Some make planning travel much easier, while others we rarely use again.
On our Travel Resources page, we share the platforms we personally use and trust when planning trips, booking accommodation, finding transportation, and organising travel experiences.
These are the companies and services that help make long-term travel simpler.
Popular Travel Resources
- Booking.com – Our most used accommodation platform
- 12Go Asia – Best for booking transport across Southeast Asia
- Viator – Easy way to book tours and activities worldwide
Travel Gift Guides
Travel gear can make fantastic gifts for travellers, whether they are planning their first big trip or already living the nomadic lifestyle. These guides highlight useful and practical gift ideas for people who love travel.
Travel Gift Guides
Continue Your Nomadic Retirement Journey
Having the right gear, tools, and apps can make long-term travel far easier and more enjoyable. But tools are only one part of the nomadic lifestyle.
Explore the other stages of the journey to help you plan, prepare, and thrive while travelling the world.
