✈️ Travel Essentials for Remote Workers & Adventurers

The best luggage, backpacks, and travel tools for life on the move

April 13, 2025

In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best travel essentials for remote workers, digital nomads, and frequent flyers — from durable luggage and carry-on backpacks to TSA-friendly toiletry kits, compression cubes, laundry solutions, and more.

Whether you're packing for a quick trip or building your nomad setup from scratch, these picks will help you stay organized, mobile, and stress-free on the road.

💼 Luggage 

From spinner wheels that glide like butter to interiors that actually make sense, this is your upgrade from overstuffed duffels and airport regret.

1. Luggage Sets

Samsonite Luggage:

Samsonite's luggage sets are designed for travelers who value durability and organization. The Centric 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage set, for example, offers spinner wheels for easy maneuvering and a sleek design that stands out on the baggage carousel. Whether you're a digital nomad or a weekend adventurer, these sets provide the reliability and style you need.

2. Suitcase

Samsonite Suitcase:

This hardside luggage is lightweight but durable, with smooth spinner wheels and a roomy, well-organized interior. The 21-inch carry-on is perfect for quick getaways or carry-on-only missions. Looks clean, moves easy, and stands up to travel chaos like a champ.

3. Carry-On

Tumi Carry-On:

TUMI's carry-on luggage combines sleek design with functionality, perfect for digital nomads and frequent travelers. Crafted with durable materials and thoughtful compartments, these bags keep your essentials organized and secure. Whether you're navigating airports or city streets, TUMI ensures you do it with ease and elegance.​

🎒 Backpacker bags

City slicker? Trail trekker? Digital nomad? There’s a bag for that.

1. Daypacks

North Face 28L Backpack:

The North Face Borealis hits that rare sweet spot: rugged enough for trail days, slick enough for coworking cafés. It's got a padded laptop sleeve, compression straps to keep things tight, and an external bungee for stashing that hoodie you thought you wouldn't need. Plus, it's under-seat carry-on size friendly. Work mode or wander mode, it's built for both.

2. Medium Backpacks 

Tortch 40L Backpack:

The TORTCH 40L Travel Backpack is a carry-on dream — cabin-approved dimensions, clamshell opening, and enough internal pockets to keep your nomad chaos in check. It even has dedicated laptop padding and anti-theft zips, which is rare at this price. Whether you're hopping countries or just dodging baggage fees, this pack gets the job done without making you look like you're off to Everest.

3. Large Backpacks

65L Rucksack:

The Mardingtop 65L is for nomads who don’t pack light — or who just like being ready. Internal frame? Check. Sleeping bag compartment? Yep. MOLLE webbing? Absolutely. Whether you're trekking across borders or setting up camp somewhere remote, this rucksack is built to haul it all without wrecking your back.

4. Extra-Large Backpacks

INOXTO 80L Backpack:

The IX INOXTO 80L backpack is basically a portable closet for long-haul nomads and outdoor adventurers. It’s lightweight (surprisingly), waterproof (legit), and has enough straps, pouches, and compartments to make even the most gear-happy traveler nod in approval. If you're heading somewhere with no plans to come back soon, this is your move-in-ready pack.

🧳 Compression bags for travel

Because your socks deserve better than a tangled suitcase mess.

Eagle Creek Compression Cubes:

The Eagle Creek Pack-It Isolate Cube is your secret weapon against suitcase chaos. This ultralight, antimicrobial compression cube shrinks your clothes to a fraction of their size — without smelling like your last hostel. Ideal for one-bag travelers or digital nomads who like their gear tidy and their socks in pairs.

Compression Bags for Travel No Vacuum:

These roll-up compression bags are a game changer for overpackers and carry-on diehards alike. Just stuff, roll, and boom — instant space saver with zero tools required. They’re transparent (so you can actually find your stuff) and tough enough to survive months on the road. No vacuum needed, just a little elbow grease.

🧴 Toiletry bags

Whether you’re a minimalist packer or a skincare maximalist, these toiletry bags are built to keep things TSA tidy.

TSA Approved Toiletry Bag:

This ultralight toiletry bag set is TSA-approved, leak-proof, and surprisingly roomy. You get multiple squeeze bottles and jars that actually seal, all packed in a clear zip bag that breezes through security. No more plastic baggie panic at the airport — just grab and go, like a pro.

Men's Toiletry Bag:

This leather toiletry bag from Aaron Leather is pure class — waterproof lining, sturdy zippers, and a vintage vibe that says “seasoned traveler,” not “lost backpacker.” It’s roomy enough for all your grooming essentials but compact enough to toss in a carry-on. Bonus: it actually looks better the more you use it.

Women’s Toiletry Bag:

The BAGSMART travel bag is a glow-up for your grooming gear. Lightweight but roomy, it unfolds into a mini vanity with smart compartments for all your travel-size everything — from serums to sunscreen. Hangs anywhere, zips smooth, and keeps your stuff organized instead of exploding across a hostel sink.

🧺 Travel laundry bags

When your next wash day might be in a hostel sink or a remote Airbnb, having the right gear is everything.

Washing Bag:

This compact mini washing machine is a nomad's dream for off-grid stays or long trips without laundry access. It’s foldable, USB-powered, and small enough to stash in your suitcase. Perfect for socks, undies, and tees — no laundromat hunting required. Just plug in, suds up, and relax.

Mesh Laundry Bags:

These mesh laundry bags are the unsung heroes of nomad packing. Keep your delicates protected, socks paired, and outfits sorted — whether you’re using a hostel washer or hand-washing in a sink. They’re lightweight, durable, and double as packing cubes in a pinch.

🚗 Road trip essentials

Coolers that actually keep up in the summer — from zipperless snack savers to a battery-powered fridge on wheels.

1. Best Ice Coolers

Best Small Cooler:

No one has time for stuck zippers or soggy sandwiches. This Arctic Zone zipperless cooler pops open like a tackle box, stays cold all day thanks to built-in insulation and a hard liner, and fits just enough for a remote beach day or road trip snack stash. Bonus: it's wipe-clean and shoulder-strap ready. Minimal fuss, max chill.

Best large cooler:

The Anker EverFrost isn’t just a cooler — it’s a fridge on wheels. With a built-in battery, digital controls, and no need for ice, this thing chills up to 42 quarts of food and drinks like it belongs in a van life episode. Solar compatible, app-controlled, and ready for off-grid escapes or long-haul nomad life. Just charge it and roll.

2. Personal Roadside Assistance

Emergency Kit:

This emergency roadside kit is the digital nomad version of peace of mind on four wheels. Jumper cables, a tire inflator, tow strap, and even a first aid kit — all packed into one neat, throw-it-in-the-trunk setup. Whether you're road-tripping across states or just camped out in a national park, this is the backup plan you want but hope not to use.

🏖️ Beach vacation packing

With summer around the corner, now’s the time to upgrade your beach-day kit.

Scout Beach Bag:

SCOUT's Summer Collection offers vibrant, durable bags perfect for beach days, market runs, or weekend getaways. Lightweight and water-resistant, these bags combine style with practicality, making them a go-to for travelers and daily adventurers alike.​

Sand-Free Beach Mat Pack:

This sand proof beach blanket is basically a magic carpet for nomads who prefer their laptops crumb-free. Big enough for group hangs or solo sprawl sessions, it's quick-dry, water-resistant, and folds down to the size of a burrito. Whether you're working from a beach in Bali or just escaping to the park, this sheet keeps your gear clean and your vibe dialed.

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The Nomad Cloud Team ⛅