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Iโm currently thinking of getting a packing cube and velcro binder after I used a GRID-IT organizer which couldnโt fit all my stuff in the end.
I know some use ziplock bags, but how durable is that? Wonโt it just be one big mess of cable salad?
Whatโs your approach?
Oh, note: Do not wrap your cables, especially in the way that @RichardH suggested. It destroys the life of the cable, as it twists the inner wires, and youโre much more likely to end up with breakage or or frayed cables. Itโs fine if your cables are cheap - for instance, if you have a couple of USB chords and theyโre easy to get. However, for some cables, such as laptop chargers, this can quickly lead to an expensive solution. It is worse for nomads - there may not be a Mac store nearby.
Fabric bags. People above me have said everything else I would. Zip ties and twisty-locks are useful for reducing knots.
Ok, many answers, canโt read them all.but hereโs mine:
Fabric bag for me too. Actually just an old airline amenity kit. I just wrap each cable before putting it in the bag. Havenโt had any issues with tangling. Super simple.
Same as others, I use a fabric bag. I donโt have a lot of cables - one for my android tablet and 2 for camera, phone, power bank + laptop cord. I have a usb adapter, one of the ones with four usb slots + the clip on plugs for various locations and chuck that in the bag along with adapters for my laptop.
Iโve looked at the grid-it and other organisers but none seem to provide much value for me. A fabric bag can be squished in anywhere.
I purchased one of these a while back:
โฆand Iโve put it to pretty good use. I keep a second set of cables in it, rather than my primary cables - which allows me to throw it in the bag if I need to run out the door quickly.
This showed up on my feed the other day. Super effective.
Iโve used a similar method but the one in the video you linked to is quicker.
Thereโs just one small downside to this method: I tend to pull the end tight, but I feel like that reduces the cables lifespan.
This looks quite similar to the GRID-IT organizers
http://www.circuitmag.net/wp-content/forum/uploads/2011/12/4.-Cocoon-Grid.jpg
I tried them but I didnโt like them in the end. My chargers simply arenโt flat enough, the flap is too short, and with big things inside itโs a waste of space since itโs not an easy form factor to pack with. Iโm also too lazy to always loop cords, stuck them under the rubber bands and then reorganize the whole thing.
Do you feel like your organizer is eating a lot of space? It looks like thereโs much air inside.
I addressed this by firstly replacing all of the devices I could with ones that are powered by standard USB cables. That lets me eliminate some cables, as itโs highly unlikely all devices are needed at once. I also specifically purchased some devices where the cables can pack in the device, (like a Silicon Power Armor) or devices that were multipurpose to further eliminate cables.
Then, I bought a few short USB cables (4" long) that can pack neatly into any bag without needing loops. I have some longer 3โ ones, because sometimes you need the reach. They get looped, secured from unwinding by tucking one end through the loop, and then put into a small mesh bag.
The mesh bags that I use to hold small devices and cables is below. Theyโre cost effective and I like the angled zipper, but advise you donโt trust the clip.
The longest cable I have is the laptop power adapter. It uses a simple velcro cable wrap and I always carefully loop it up and cinch it before packing.
Small fabric bags.
One bag holds my small headset+boom mic. Another one holds my phone charger, misc usb cable, usb-a to usb-c cable, and a car charger. The longest cable, my computer charging cable, wraps around the brick and goes into its own bag. (Just got a Zolt. So far, so good.)
I prefer the bag โsystemโ because I access my cables at different times of day, based on use. Now I donโt have to deal with an explosion of cables, and I think theyโre all pretty compact.
Buuut thatโs just me. I try to keep cables to a minimum, so I donโt have to deal with it. Right now I travel with just five cables, including headphones, mic, and computer charger.
Hi everyone,
I would love to hear what you'd like me to build next on Nomad List, or any other product/feature feedback ideas you have.
It's been 6+ years now but I'm in this for the long term and with the boost remote work got last year it's even more exciting to work on Nomad List than ever.
Current roadmap is here: twitter.com/levelsio/status/1363204985488572417?s=20 and pbs.twimg.com/media/EusS9PKXEAUR8xp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
The next products/features I have planned:
- ๐ Rebase: visa, residency and immigration services for remote workers
- ๐Courses: learn the steps how to go remote and travel/relocate
- ๐ Gov liaison: diplomacy services to the governments to help us lobby for nomads and for them to attract remote workers
Thanks a lot!
What are the best places right now in the Caribbean/LatAM? (Also cheapest flights/accommodation?) Asking from the US.
As part of signing up for this website I was hoping I would come across a list of Visa and/or Residency requirements by country ideally in a table format to assist with decision making. Does anybody recommend any other websites that might present the information in this format (or Google Spreadsheet)?
I love living in walkable areas of town. I can always find them. But now I'm wondering where in the world are the most walkable places? I'm imagining walk streets (no cars), zoning allowing both business and residential, parks or beaches ,etc.
Hi guys,
After the Netherlands, the Bay Area, Colorado and being on the van life for 8 months, I am now in Sedona, AZ with a few other digital nomads. We are sharing a home here and are wondering if there are more like minded people in the area.
We do a bunch of hikes and campouts in the northern of Arizona. If you would like to connect with us, please do so :)
Val
Has anyone figured out a way to get setup with a virtual number and internet connection anywhere you go?
Hi everybody. I live and work in Germany and want to go to Canary Islands for 6 months to work from there. I'm going to keep my current job, just change the "home" in the home office part of things. Are there any tax issues I have to be aware of? I was reading about becoming a residence after 183 days, thus having to pay taxes there plus my employer having to register there. Does anybody know how it works exactly? Thanks a lot!
Winter is coming and Iโm feeling the ache of travelling after being stuck in the same place since the Pandemic started. Wondering if anyone is travelling right now? If so, where are you currently located and how is the situation where you are?
I hear stuff about Tortuga and Minaal, although Iโm myself using a fake Chinese one I bought here in Bali.
What do you currently have and whatโs the best?
2017 UPDATE: I made a gear page now:
Hey there! As a nomad, how do you organize your book notes? I used to write notes on the physical pages, but now since Iโm always traveling Iโm trying to avoid physical books and it became difficult to keep track of my book notes. Also, I feel that it is so much more effective to retain the information on the book when I take notes of what Iโm readingโฆ
Any ideas for tools/methods to organize your book notes on the road?
I am based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and I am planning to start my nomad life later December. I was preparing before that.
I had some burning decisions to be made before that.
Savings : How much you need to have savings before starting your nomad life and how much will be enough and constant and easily accessible to everywhere I mean mode keeping the money i.e Cash or Banks
Home Base: Do you guys have a home back and do you come back there in a routine period such as every month or so.
And Whatโs in your backpack: I need a extra 23 inch monitor for work otherwise I donโt feel comfortable, I am thinking ways to fit in my backpack, what is the common size of your bags and do you carry a lot luggage, usually picking luggage takes a lot time and a lot hassle too. I prefer only backpacking and hand luggage thatโs why.
Would you please suggest and share your experiences with me.
Best
Shihab
Weโve organized almost 50 meetups of digital nomads now from San Francisco to Berlin to Chiang Mai to Sao Paulo in the last year.
Theyโre very informal get-togethers in a local bar or coworking space with 20 to 50 people (and sometimes 200+, as in Chiang Mai, haha!).
##How do they look?
Wellโฆ
##Why?
Itโs a fun way to meet other travelers in a place youโre at, or if youโre not traveling yet to meet people who have been doing it for awhile.
Entrance is free, and theyโre organized by members from here.
##Whenโs the next meetup?
Almost every week, we have a meetup now somewhere in the world: hereโs a full list of upcoming meetups
##Can I organize a meetup?
Yes! If youโd like to organize a meetup, itโs super easy! Fill out this form and @xiufensilver will contact you to help you arrange it. Usually the meetups are in the evening around 7pm in a local bar or coworking space. But weโve had brunch meetups too 
Letโs get more nomads together! 
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