Top 5 Best Gift Ideas For a Traveling Nomad
Make the nomad in your life a happy camper
Shopping for the nomad in your life can be tough, especially when they’re constantly on the go and have limited space for possessions.
With such a feral lifestyle, it can be hard to know what they truly want.
As an international backpacker and former van-lifer myself, these are the top five best gifts you can get your nomadic buddy. These are honest recommendations, with zero affiliate links or paid advertising.
1. Audible Subscription
The reality of a nomad’s life is it's filled with long stressful travel days.
Traveling on buses, trains, planes, tuk tuks, etc. can feel endless and you find yourself with a great deal of time on your hands. What better way to use that time than listening to audiobooks while on the go?
Whether you are listening for self-improvement, to learn a new skill, or just to relax, Audible will be something your nomad will use almost daily.
You can sign up for audible HERE.
2. Go-Pro Black
Go-Pro cameras are the perfect gift for anybody out there traveling the world.
Strong, sturdy, and waterproof the Go-Pro Black can dive 30+ feet underwater and comes equipped with professional stabilizing features.
Go-Pros are often a traveler’s best friend, plus they’re small and easily portable.
3. Portable Projector
Debatably the coolest backpacking gift I’ve seen is the portable projector, allowing them to watch their favorite movies, anywhere they want.
About the size of a soda can, these projectors can be easily stored and traveled with. Anytime you want to watch TV, just aim the projector at a wall and connect to the device.
It’s as easy as that, for a major lifestyle up-grade while on the road.
4. Annual U.S National Park Pass
If your travel buddy is voyaging within the United States, an annual National Parks Pass allows them into all national parks and 2,000 + recreational sites around the country, paid for 12 months.
This relieves a great amount of stress and financial burden off their chest, as they may now effortlessly explore some of the most beautiful corners of the United States.
5. Portable Digital Hotspot
Finding reliable WiFi is often a challenge when traveling, and with a portable digital hotspot, you can connect from almost anywhere in the world, and save your money from endless cafe runs.
If traveling as a digital nomad this is a must, and if not for work you can still enjoy the security of always being connected.
Small & compact, traveling with it is a breeze.
Happy Holidays!
Shopping for your fellow nomad friends can seem daunting at first, but really it’s simple.
There are many opportunities to make their lives easier with apps and small devices.
Travelers tend to value experience over material belongings, so if you know of an experience they’re dying to try, making that a reality for them would also make for an amazing gift.
I hope you and your nomadic friends have a fun and safe holiday season.
Cheers.