Nomadic lifestyles?

[Rayner]

I am the only person that as an interest in being somewhat of a nomad? I been looking at my backpack wishing I could travel around and see places I've never seen before. I'm also wondering that if I decide to go out on a limb, to live nomadically what should carry with me?

I have a few ideas, but for right now be a nomad is just a theoretical possibility.

 

[Warmheart]

What an intriguing idea! I hope you can successfully enjoy being a bold traveler while being safe. New sights, cultures, foods, and exciting experiences!

I gotta have my Autie Cave, routines, that sort of thing.

 

[Rayner]

Two things come to mind when I think about Being a nomad the financial aspects and what would I need to carry with me. Or even how I would carry my stuff.

 

[NothingToSeeHere]

I suppose I'm basically a nomad at the moment :/ A couple of years of backpacking is enough for me though! The difficult part for me is keeping my backpack from overflowing, as I tend to acquire stuff everywhere I go. It's time to purge I think.

 

[Rayner]

I suppose I'm basically a nomad at the moment :/ A couple of years of backpacking is enough for me though!

Why do you say that? What makes you a nomad at the moment?

 

[NothingToSeeHere]

I've been backpacking for the last 2 years. Around Australia first, then New Zealand, and next month I will be heading off to Indonesia, then Malaysia... then maybe Thailand... who knows.

 

[Rayner]

That's neat. Do you create any plans or do you just wing it for where you want to go and do? If that makes sense.

I've been backpacking for the last 2 years. Around Australia first, then New Zealand, and next month I will be heading off to Indonesia, then Malaysia... then maybe Thailand... who knows.

 

[NothingToSeeHere]

That's neat. Do you create any plans or do you just wing it for where you want to go and do? If that makes sense.

I've been winging it, I knew that I wanted to go to australia and new zealand, but other than that made no real plans. It's all worked out great though, I think it's much more fun to figure things out as you go!

 

[Rayner]

I agree about it being more to figure things out as you go. Now what kind of stuff do you carry with in your backpack. My backpack I've Used for camping and traveling is made by osprey I believe it's a 24 liters in volume?

I've been winging it, I knew that I wanted to go to australia and new zealand, but other than that made no real plans. It's all worked out great though, I think it's much more fun to figure things out as you go!

 

[NothingToSeeHere]

Mine's 60 litres, but I could manage with a smaller one if I was harsher with getting rid of stuff I don't use much.

I have:
a sleeping bag (not really necessary but I like camping)
Toiletries (things like shampoo and shower gell I have small 50 ml bottles which I top up from other peoples stuff whenever I have the opportunity) Basically everything I use at home but on a smaller scale.
Enough clothes to last me a week, with additional layers for winter. Everything is lightweight and fast drying, no jeans, as little cotton as possible.
Shoes: sandals, trainers, walking boots
Swim wear
Waterproofs coat and trousers.
Travel detergent for hand washing clothes.
First aid stuff and regular medicines like pain killers, hand sanitizer.
Walking sticks
E-reader, Tablet, camera, phone, all their charging cables and a plug adaptor for whatever country I'm in
Head torch
Money and a bank card for any country I'm planning to work in.
A day pack with the sort of stuff you'd take on a day hike
A small cooler bag.
Camping gear such as a stove and pot.
Probably more stuff which I have forgotten and as such obviously does not get used much.

 

[Rayner]

I would probably carry

My headlamp (head torch),multitool,pocketknife, compass, phone with charger,sleeping bag,poncho,lighter, camera, maybe a tripod for camera, sketch pad/journal, pencil, fisher space pen.

As far clothes go I'm with you a weeks worth of clothes would be good for me. I would avoid cotton as well, I would need a belt to hold up my pants since I can't stand saggy pants.

I would carry basic toiletery items,first aid kit.

I'm I missing anything?

Mine's 60 litres, but I could manage with a smaller one if I was harsher with getting rid of stuff I don't use much.

I have:
a sleeping bag (not really necessary but I like camping)
Toiletries (things like shampoo and shower gell I have small 50 ml bottles which I top up from other peoples stuff whenever I have the opportunity) Basically everything I use at home but on a smaller scale.
Enough clothes to last me a week, with additional layers for winter. Everything is lightweight and fast drying, no jeans, as little cotton as possible.
Shoes: sandals, trainers, walking boots
Swim wear
Waterproofs coat and trousers.
Travel detergent for hand washing clothes.
First aid stuff and regular medicines like pain killers, hand sanitizer.
Walking sticks
E-reader, Tablet, camera, phone, all their charging cables and a plug adaptor for whatever country I'm in
Head torch
Money and a bank card for any country I'm planning to work in.
A day pack with the sort of stuff you'd take on a day hike
A small cooler bag.
Camping gear such as a stove and pot.
Probably more stuff which I have forgotten and as such obviously does not get used much.

 

[NothingToSeeHere]

I would probably carry

My headlamp (head torch),multitool,pocketknife, compass, phone with charger,sleeping bag,poncho,lighter, camera, maybe a tripod for camera, sketch pad/journal, pencil, fisher space pen.

As far clothes go I'm with you a weeks worth of clothes would be good for me. I would avoid cotton as well, I would need a belt to hold up my pants since I can't stand saggy pants.

I would carry basic toiletery items,first aid kit.

I'm I missing anything?

Don't think you are missing anything, except that I would really recommend the travel detergent to hand wash clothes, it's the one thing I have that other backpackers notice, borrow and say they wish they'd thought to bring. It makes life much easier once your socks inevitably start disappearing.

 

[Rayner]

Don't think you are missing anything, except that I would really recommend the travel detergent to hand wash clothes, it's the one thing I have that other backpackers notice, borrow and say they wish they'd thought to bring. It makes life much easier once your socks inevitably start disappearing.

That's a good point I will add that to my list.

 

[hiraeth]

Yes! I am a nomad

I am mostly interested in living in different parts of the world, rather than just traveling. Staying for a year or a few at a time and getting to know a place well, but taking time and care when it comes to making a longer term commitment.

I think that nomadism is more of a state of being / mind than anything else. Even though I am not actively moving or attempting to move at this moment, I am not "settled", and know with certainty that it's only a matter of time before I'll be on my way again.

By the way, if you're worried about accidentally or unintentionally settling down, the best way to avoid that is to go to another country where you need a visa to live in. If you do end up choosing to settle, it will be very intentional, because that kind of thing takes a damn lot of work.

 

[Rayner]

When I was younger and jobs were relatively plentiful, I'd pack up and move at the drop of a hat. Everything I owned would fit in the trunk of my car or the back of a pick-up truck. For years I lived like a gypsy on vacation never staying in any one place more than a couple years. However, one day I woke up and found that I had a steady job and house full of stuff that I don't recall buying. That's one of the hazards of growing older.

Lucky for me my house is on wheels (considering it's a trailer I live in I wouldn't even have to pack my stuff into boxes). My house is relatively small full but stuffed with tools, camping gear, some art supply, books. That's basically it besides just household stuff. Oh locked up in a safe is a sentimental items. I wish I had a steady job...that's the one think I'm lacking.

 

[Ronin82]

I live like a nomad now! I always stay ready to move at a moments notice, and recently got flooded out of my apartment, so i'm living in my truck again. Wish I had the money to travel, but alas, I need work more than i need adventure right now...

 

[Rayner]

I've seriously entertained the idea of selling off my excess and buying a nice travel trailer and pick-up and living in it. I can buy a small piece of ground for quite cheap where I could put up a small shed and pad, so I'd have a place to drop it if I didn't want to keep moving about.

Just get a nice trailer in good condition with at least two preferably three axles and attaches to the truck via a gooseneck or a filth wheel. It will saving you in gas mileage and it's much easier to control down the road. Before I haul the trailer anywhere I always fill the potable water tank (the drinking water tank) then I drain the grey water tank (the waste water I.E. The yuck bucket). I'm planning on installing some solar panels on the top when time and money allow. Right now it's usable but I still some more work to do on it.

 

[wanderer03]

I am the only person that as an interest in being somewhat of a nomad? I been looking at my backpack wishing I could travel around and see places I've never seen before. I'm also wondering that if I decide to go out on a limb, to live nomadically what should carry with me?

I have a few ideas, but for right now be a nomad is just a theoretical possibility.

I just stumbled upon this posting now. If you pursue a career in driving, you'll get a taste of the nomadic lifestyle.

 

[Rayner]

I just stumbled upon this posting now. If you pursue a career in driving, you'll get a taste of the nomadic lifestyle.

that is a good point.

I like the idea of being a cowboy, nomadism that come with moving cattle across the plains is/was full of danger and the threat of not knowing what lies ahead. I've always enjoyed the era of the Wild West. The historic aspects and the folklore along with the romanized portrayals of marshal Matt Dillon, paladin,Walt longmire are my favorites

 

[Cali Cat]

I would love to travel at will. I mean backpack style, just walk out the door and keep going.

However, my responsibilities prevent me, and I'm way too fond of daily showers and indoor plumbing in general. Money would be another obstacle.

If I ever won the lottery big time and found someone I trusted to take care of my cats, I'd be willing to give it a go though.