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Things to carry

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Most hitchhikers '''carry''' a backpack with them wherever they go. The backpack should be sturdy, yet comfortable. It should also carry these items:
Things you need:
*'''As little as possible'''
*:''The longer you travel, the less you want in your bag!''
*Besides that, in order of importance:#A '''marker'''. Sharpies work best.#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#A [[towelmap]] 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: a ** toothbrush, - even better in your pocket!** toothpaste, a brush, ** soap, and ** some [[mints]].
*:Try not to smell too bad for your drivers.
*Toilet paper or tissues. Don't ask why, just do it.*A [[map]] stick of the area that the hitchhiker plans to travel indeoderent.*:Preferably showing gas stationsA sleeping bag.*An extra set of clothing if possible. At , 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.
*A spare piece of cardboard or like material that can be written on. Or take an A4 transparant plastic map, and some spare A4 papers.
*A marker. Sharpies work best.
*Toilet paper or tissues. Don't ask why, just do it.
*If possible a stick of deoderent.
*If possible, a sleeping bag.

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