Difference between revisions of "Things to carry"

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Most hitchhikers '''carry''' a backpack with them wherever they go. The backpack should be sturdy, yet comfortable.  
 
Most hitchhikers '''carry''' a backpack with them wherever they go. The backpack should be sturdy, yet comfortable.  
 
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First of all, you need '''as little as possible'''! The longer you travel, the less you want in your bag!
Things you need:
 
*'''As little as possible'''
 
*:''The longer you travel, the less you want in your bag!''
 
  
 
Besides that, in order of importance:
 
Besides that, in order of importance:
#A '''marker'''. Sharpies work best.
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#A big black '''marker'''.
#An A4 transparant plastic map, and some spare A4 papers or a piece of cardboard - you'll often be able to find this on the though
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#:''Sharpies'' work best. (?) Possibly some other colors.
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#An A4 transparant plastic map and some spare A4 papers, or a piece of cardboard
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#:You'll often be able to find cardboard and paper on your way - just ask at shops or gas stations.
 
#A [[map]] of the area you plan to travel in.
 
#A [[map]] of the area you plan to travel in.
 
#:Preferably showing gas stations and tollway stations.
 
#:Preferably showing gas stations and tollway stations.
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Then, if you expect to be on the road for more longer time:
 
Then, if you expect to be on the road for more longer time:
 
*A towel or something or similar nature.
 
*A towel or something or similar nature.
*Hygenic products such as
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*Hygenic products such as:
 
** toothbrush - even better in your pocket!
 
** toothbrush - even better in your pocket!
 
** toothpaste
 
** toothpaste
 
** soap
 
** soap
** some mints.
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** some mints
 
*:Try not to smell too bad for your drivers.
 
*:Try not to smell too bad for your drivers.
 
*Toilet paper or tissues. Don't ask why, just do it.
 
*Toilet paper or tissues. Don't ask why, just do it.

Revision as of 15:40, 20 December 2005

Most hitchhikers carry a backpack with them wherever they go. The backpack should be sturdy, yet comfortable. First of all, you need as little as possible! The longer you travel, the less you want in your bag!

Besides that, in order of importance:

  1. A big black marker.
    Sharpies work best. (?) Possibly some other colors.
  2. An A4 transparant plastic map and some spare A4 papers, or a piece of cardboard
    You'll often be able to find cardboard and paper on your way - just ask at shops or gas stations.
  3. A map of the area you plan to travel in.
    Preferably showing gas stations and tollway stations.

Then, if you expect to be on the road for more longer time:

  • A towel or something or similar nature.
  • Hygenic products such as:
    • toothbrush - even better in your pocket!
    • toothpaste
    • soap
    • some mints
    Try not to smell too bad for your drivers.
  • Toilet paper or tissues. Don't ask why, just do it.
  • A stick of deoderent.
  • A sleeping bag.
  • An extra set of clothing, at the minimum, an extra pair of socks and undergarments.
  • Something to drink, food, mainly fruit, or something with nuts, at the minimum.
  • Reading material, for waits and quiet rides.