If you are working not from home, but your job doesn’t require you to be present at the office all the time, welcome to the new age of work-life culture: Digital Nomad.
A digital nomad is someone who travels across places while working remotely or taking up short-term gigs to fund themselves. It’s an exciting new lifestyle where you can travel places while keeping a balance between your job and passion for travel.
But if you are intrigued by the lifestyle, we have a piece of bittersweet info for you. No matter where you end up, there’s no way to guarantee 100% safety for you and your equipment (mostly laptops or related stuff).
One of the best perks that come with the digital nomadic lifestyle is you get to travel as you like. But what happens to your stuff when you are away from them? What if you finish work early and went to the beach, or on a trek, to relax and indulge in the beauty of pristine nature around you? Who’s going to protect your precious assets from burglars who are targeting individuals from foreign nations? After all, you are still prone to theft and that can disrupt your life in a major way. So, what’s the solution?
GPS Trackers are the best solution to safeguard your valuables.
GPS Trackers are small devices that can precisely transmit the location data to you. The additional feature, of course, depends on the specifics but collecting and transmitting location data is the primary function of GPS Tracker.
They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and their features differ drastically depending on the option you choose to buy. So how will you decide which one to go for? What are some of the features to look for while buying a GPS Tracker to take with you on your nomadic journey?
- Reliability
As we mentioned, GPS Trackers transmit data. So, you must make sure your GPS works perfectly wherever you are going. If you buy one from Amazon in the UK and then visit Thailand only to learn that the sim card in your GPS Tracker won’t work there, that’s a serious bummer. So, make sure the device you choose works in most places. This goes the same for connectivity too. You want to invest in a device that delivers fast and unimpeded connectivity across locations.
- Durability
As you travel, everything in your backpack will undergo minimal wear & tear. So better to go for a durable and strong device rather than a cheap one. Mind you, GPS Trackers are supposed to be your failsafe in emergencies. So, you don’t want a device that stops working as soon as you come across one. Waterproofing, battery life, signal strength, etc. are good indicators of durability and build quality.
- Features
Now comes the crucial part. What features do you want in your GPS Tracker? Geo-fencing is a no-brainer. It enables you to define an area and if your tracker moves beyond that virtual boundary, you instantly get a notification. You can place your tracker in your bag or with your tech gadgets and if someone takes them out of your lodging, you will know about it. Another highly useful feature is travel history. If you have travelled far and want to retrace your steps along the way, the travel history of your GPS Tracker can come in handy.
So, if you have plans in mind, or if you want to travel the world while working, try the Digital Nomad once. And while planning the trip, don’t forget to take your GPS Tracker with you.