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Workamping has become more than just a portmanteau; it’s become a lifestyle. Many people have taken to a life of constant travel and adventure, but they also have to find ways to support their modern nomadic lifestyle. Enter: remote work and remote income. With just a laptop, internet access, and a remote job, you can confidently hop into an RV, travel endlessly, and maintain an income stream.

With the rising trend in workamping—especially in the millennial age group— stable Wi-Fi connections and 24/7 power supplies have become necessities, and those starting or buying a campground or RV Park are making sure that they can deliver these amenities. Some parks are even designed to be workamping destinations themselves, with tech equipment and work areas available.

But the thing about being a digital nomad is that you can’t always expect to find yourself in these workamping RV parks. You may find yourself on a remote lakeside or in the middle of nowhere without power and internet. There’s simply no way of telling, especially not when you’ve caught the travel bug. This is why you need to have your essentials ready at all times.

Portable hotspot

It goes without saying that a workamper needs steady and constant internet connectivity. Public Wi-Fi, when accessible, could be a great help, but there are security risks involved—and you wouldn’t want to compromise your gadgets’ security. With your own portable hotspot like the Verizon Jetpack or the Skyroam Solis X, you can work virtually anywhere. This cuts down on the costs you’d otherwise spend on drinks and accommodation to use the internet in a cafe or hotel.

Trusty, lightweight laptop

The workamping lifestyle comes with the reality of constantly shifting workstations. Whether you’re working in an RV, a coffee shop, or at an outdoor park, you’ll need a computer that’s light enough to move around, powerful enough to perform the required tasks, and power-efficient enough to last you through full workdays. The MacBook Pro and Dell XPS prove to be popular choices, thanks to their powerful processors and versatility.

External hard drives

You will have likely accumulated tons of priceless photos during your travels, and you’ll also need to have offline copies of work files. With an external hard drive, you can back these important photos and files up, and continue to have access to them if things go south, technology-wise.

Extension cords

These may not be on your list of priorities, but extension cords are some of the most practical and useful things you can pack with you. The ideal extension cord should have about three to five plugs, depending on how many devices you use.

Insulated tumbler

You won’t always have access to cold drinking water or a comforting cup of hot coffee, so invest in a tumbler that keeps drinks cool or hot for hours on end. This is especially useful if you’re planning on pulling long work hours. Not to mention, carrying your own drinking bottle helps you reduce waste.

Noise-cancelling headphones

It may be difficult to focus on work after the excitement of traveling—and with noisy RV park neighbors. This is why you need noise-canceling headphones. The standard noise-canceling headphones block out about three-fourths of background noise, and a study shows that they can help you concentrate and get more work done.

Electronic organizer

Lugging around a laptop, chargers, cords, headphones, and other tech knickknacks can become chaotic. And as anyone who’s ever had multiple cords stored together knows, knotted wires are a pain to untangle. A handy organizer can be life-changing. Its many sections allow you to put all your items in order inside a convenient, easy-to-carry bag.

A workamping lifestyle is becoming even more attractive today, as more and more businesses turn digital for their everyday marketing efforts and operations. There are endless possibilities for the workamper, so make sure that you have all your essentials at hand!


Exclusively written for RVingUSA.com
by River Jiselle