The Secret Life of Digital Nomads: How to Live Out of a Backpack (and Still Look Fabulous)

Indiana Gregg
Pajama Press
Published in
3 min readJan 5, 2023

Are you ready to ditch the nine-to-five grind and join the ranks of the digital nomads? If so, you’re in for a wild ride! But before you hit the road, you’ll need to master the art of packing your backpack. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these ten hilarious tips for packing like a pro:

  1. Invest in a backpack that’s bigger than your apartment: You’re a digital nomad now, which means you need a backpack that can hold all of your worldly possessions. Go big or go home!
  2. Pack enough clothes for every season, just in case: You never know when you might need a winter coat in the desert or a swimsuit in the Himalayas. Better to be prepared!
  3. Don’t forget the bling: You may be roughing it on the road, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your sense of style. Pack your bling, baby!
  4. Bring a kitchen sink: You never know when you’ll need to wash your dishes, or your face, or your clothes. And hey, a kitchen sink is pretty handy for catching rainwater too.
  1. Stock up on snacks: Digital nomads burn a lot of calories from all that typing and Instagramming, so be sure to pack plenty of snacks to keep you fueled on the go.
  2. Embrace the novelty T-shirt: You’re a digital nomad now, which means you get to wear those cheesy tourist T-shirts with pride!
  3. Don’t skimp on the toiletries: You never know when you’ll need a toothbrush, or a comb, or a can of hairspray to hold back that wild digital nomad mane.
  4. Pack a sense of humor: Being a digital nomad can be a wild and wacky adventure, so don’t forget to pack a sense of humor along with all your other essentials.
  5. Don’t forget the duct tape: Duct tape is a digital nomad’s best friend. Need to fix a broken backpack strap? Duct tape. Need to patch a hole in your tent? Duct tape. Need to make a fashion statement? Duct tape.
  6. Don’t worry, be happy: Remember, digital nomad life is all about freedom, adventure, and living your best life. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

With these ten tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to packing like a pro and living the digital nomad dream. Happy travels!

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Indiana Gregg
Pajama Press

Hey. I'm Indy, the CEO and founder of Wedo, the app that takes care of all your problems like invoicing, contracts, comms (4k video), payments & banking.