Lume shot of a Rolex Submariner and a Seiko Sea Urchin. I spent some time customizing that Seiko auto into a classy(ish) / survival(ish) timepiece and it came out nice but after I put it on for the first time, I thought, “wait, I got a Rolex that this watch was copied off of, f*ck […]
Digital Nomad
WaterField Introduces the Tech Folio | Crowdsourced Design to Organize Electronic Gear
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) AUGUST 07, 2018 San Francisco’s WaterField Designs, an innovative leader in custom laptop sleeves, bags, and device-specific cases, introduces the Tech Folio, a premium case to organize electronic accessories and a 10.5-inch iPad or similarly-sized tablet. The Tech Folio’s unique pocket storage system holds cables, cords, bulky and slim items, tech gear and personal items, […]
Aer Sling Bag 2 | For nomadic travel
I’ve always been a guy to use specific gear for specific purposes. Everything was meant for certain situations. But that was never more prevalent than when I started working remote and taking on the title of ‘Digital Nomad’. There are so many times when I find myself needing to pack for an overnight trip to […]
Streamlight portable USB device charger
There seem’s to be quite a few manufacturers of USB device chargers. Everything from the cheap little charging sticks that give you a single charge to the larger ones that provide the ability to charge phones, tablets and other USB powered devices. I personally prefer a middle of the road charger that can charge/power my iPhone […]
Aer Multicam collaboration – The bag for the Digital Nomad
Created in 2014 out of a crowdfunding project, Aer bags have always been of a particular interest to me. The sleek, no-frills design coupled with what appeared to be stellar craftsmanship had me interested for a while. I’m no stranger to packs and bags, having amassed quite the collection over the years. So when Aer […]
WaterField Gear Pouch: For ultimate organization nirvana
I think one of the biggest pains for the digital nomad is the organization for all your cords, power adapters and other electronic accessories. I’ve been through a few different wire dopp pouches and other general purpose pouches, but have never been able to actually settle with one for a long period of time. When […]
Traveling Grey: Carry On Backpacks and Bags
So for years, we have been sold on the idea that we need tactical gear in order to be high speed and get from point A to Z with our stuff intact. Multicam and molle covered packs, with a half a dozen special pouches to hold “the gear” has become the norm. Then a couple […]
Goal Zero | Solar Power for Off-the-Grid Travel
The Loadout Room’s professional dirtbag and world traveler, Leo Jenkins, lays down his solar power setup for traveling from Alaska to Argentina. All with one major priority – keeping his beer ice-cold.
Vertx EDC Transit Sling Pack: A great daily commuter bag for digital nomads
“Digital nomads are a type of people who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and, more generally, conduct their life in a nomadic manner. Such workers often work remotely from foreign countries, coffee shops, public libraries, co-working spaces, or recreational vehicles.” – Wikipedia One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there is no ‘one bag fits all’ when it comes […]
The ‘Rule of 3’ Vagabond Clothing Packing Hack
I’ve been variably using this ultralight clothing packing minimalist hack for as long as I’ve been vagabonding and it’s served me well. “Modern vagabonding is like a professional trade that requires a specific system of equipment for the nomadic lifestyle of indefinite world travel. As such, there are tools for the trade and ways to carry […]