Travel Gear, Insurance, and Technology Tips to Help You Save!

Nomadic Matt hiking the W while camping in South America

Outside a few key items, I don’t think travelers don’t need a lot of gear when they travel (unless you’re hiking and camping). The more you carry, the more you’re weighed down. However, since gear is expensive, making a mistake or two can lead you to waste money, buy the wrong gear, or travel with too much stuff. This section will teach you how to buy the right backpack, what to pack, how to protect your data and tech, and give information on insuring it all!

MY FAVORITE TRAVEL RESOURCES

Below are my favorite companies to use I’m looking for new gear, insurance, and more. They are always my starting point when I need things like a new backpack, clothes for my next trip, and travel insurance!

LifeStraw – LifeStraw makes reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.
REI – My go-to place for backpacks and gear. You can get anything there and it’s always super durable!
SafetyWing – This site offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. It has cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.
World Nomads – World Nomads offers comprehensive plans for adventurous travelers who plan to do things like hiking, kayaking, and even some extreme sports like rock climbing or bungy jumping. With 200 different activities covered, World Nomads is the best choice for active travelers.
InsureMyTrip – An insurance aggregator that’s great for helping you compare plans. If you are 70 or over, it’s the best place to find travel insurance.
Medjet – A membership that ensures you get home should something go wrong on your trip. If you’re looking to do adventure activities or are going to remote destinations, MedJet is a must!
Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. It searches small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. It is hands-down the number one place to start.
Going.com – Going.com (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) finds incredible flight deals and sends them directly to your inbox. If you’re flexible with your dates and destinations, you can score some amazing deals and save hundreds of dollars in the process!
Discover Cars – Discover Cars is a car rental aggregator that can help you find the best deals for your next road trip. It pulls data from over 8,000 car rental locations to ensure you always find a great deal!
Trainline – If you are going to Europe and taking a lot of trains, use Trainline to book your tickets. They make it easy to get around the continent and they even sell Eurail passes! You can read about my experience using rail passes by clicking this link.
Top Travel Credit Cards – Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here’s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!