I have wanted to go on a road trip for a while, just driving off to nearby towns in my hatchback and exploring. I’d start small, like a day or three. The main thing holding me back is uncertainty of what to bring and how to do it, amongst other issues. I think I can figure out the food and sleep, but I was wondering:

  • Where to access showers?
  • Where to refill water?
  • Is it worth bringing a tent (could I set it up outside of a campsite)?
  • Where can I park when I need to sleep (that I won’t get in trouble for)?
  • Am I missing anything else?

Was hoping some of you might have advice. I don’t have a whole lot of good people to go to about this IRL.

Edit: Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to respond!

  • Baphomet_The_Blasphemer@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Big second on having paper maps in the car. I took a road trip out west a few years ago with my then wife, and she made fun of me for buying a road atlas before the trip. Well, we ended up getting turned around and lost in an area with no cell phone coverage, and that road atlas saved the day.

    Edit: I just thought to mention it would be wise to have a basic first aid kit in the car.