Digital Nomad Survival Kit: Essential Tools for Life in Southeast Asia
You’re on your way to South East Asia, congrats! What is essential for this trip so you’re always connected and never miss an opportunity to capture the moment? Below are all my essentials for anyone taking a trip to one of the most beautiful locations in the world.
The very heartbeat of this entire system is the Peak Design Field Pouch, which I found to be rugged and really great within the elements of Southeast Asia. It’s also big enough, but not too big, so I don’t over-stuff it with too many items. I can carry a Fujifilm X100Vi! What I love to do is strap it to the hip of my pouch with a belt. However, the flimsy strap that Peak Design provides isn’t great, and the clips always seem to come off whenever I step down and bring myself back up.
The Traveler’s Notebook Passport Edition has become essential for me. This is where I write important information for the day, jot down ideas that come to mind, or use it when an application on my phone fails to open or sync with the cloud. Additionally, I don’t like carrying my personal wallet with me. While Southeast Asia does accept some credit cards and tap-to-pay options, I still find that cash is king. This notebook also serves as my wallet. Mine includes a pen holder, which I highly recommend—it ensures you always have a pen on hand.
Next up is the Nitecore T4K flashlight. It’s USB-C chargeable, which, at this point, everything should be. It offers a wide variety of lumens, going all the way up to 4,000 Lumens, making it extremely useful. In case you want to blind someone quickly (not recommended for self-testing!), this flashlight is capable. What I find most practical, however, is the small clip attached to it. I can use it to attach the flashlight to my belt or the top of my hat, allowing me to go hands-free. I usually use the lowest settings, especially in a hostel when I’m looking for something in my bag. This ensures I don’t disturb anyone. It’s also very useful at night if you’re walking in the dark.
Following that is the InterTek Battery Pack (Brand Q Portable Charger), a particularly important item in my setup. It comes with all the essential cables: USB-C, micro USB, and lightning. While it doesn’t offer the fastest charging speeds, you’ll never be without the right cable. It also features a USB-C port for more traditional charging options. What sets it apart is the built-in prongs for wall outlets, so you’ll never lose a charging block again.
Of course, we all have our phones, but the case I use is noteworthy: the Peak Design/Nomad Case (NOT Sold on Amazon) . It’s extremely useful due to its strong magnet on the back, which allows you to attach other Peak Design accessories if desired. When combined with the MOFT Case, it creates the ultimate iPhone setup. The MOFT Case is compact but provides additional grip and a slight extension, which is great for vlogging. However, it can be a bit annoying because the tripod is so small, often resulting in lower angles during filming.
That wraps up what’s in my man purse: Digital Nomad Edition. I hope you found this useful! Let me know your thoughts, and everything will be linked below.
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