Things to carry

Most hitchhikers carry a backpack with them wherever they go. The backpack should be sturdy, yet comfortable. It should also carry these items:

• As little as possible

  The longer you travel, the less you want in your bag!

• A towel or something or similar nature.
• Hygenic products such as: a toothbrush, toothpaste, a brush, soap, and some mints.

  Try not to smell too bad for your drivers.

• A map of the area that the hitchhiker plans to travel in.

  Preferably showing gas stations.

• An extra set of clothing if possible. 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.