Top 5 Items to Have Before You Go Hitchhiking

These are 5 items that became very valuable to me in my hitchhiking travels, and I know they will give you value as well.

Road Atlas

22 Inch Penny Board

Thermarest Sleep Pad

Merrell Men's Annex Walking Shoe

CusCus Expedition 88 Internal Frame BackPack

[nsleepwalker]

1. Huge heavy map
2. Skateboard O_o
3. Good shoes
4. Sleeping pad
5. Good backpack

[vincentroussel]

Hitchhiked 6000kms around Europe with an 80L backpack (23kg at the beginning, 20kg after I sent some stuff back) and that was tough, especially for hikes ! I'll go lighter next time ! I only couchsurfed and camped (cabins or tarp + hammock) to sleep ! Awesome experience that I wish to everyone !
Next road trip this summer !
Keep on with your channel, great work !

[qozupkh]

This dude's from Pennsylvania...
I live in northwest Florida, and I'm trying to hitchhike to Pennsylvania to see my girlfriend, we're both 14. Hopefully I'll make it

[asherael]

a small cruiser board is a great way to get around. 22 inch pennyboard is a little small for me, closer to 28-31 inches is stellar

[ninemoons]

Just found your channel and thank you! For the backpack(s), it also helps to go to the sporting goods store to measure the torso for the best size backpack that fits.

[ezmomentsphoto]

SHARRRRPIESSS ARE INTEGRAL TO HITCHHIKING ATTITUDE IS HUGE TOO

Sharpies on the reg are important too

[robinelsigan]

I'm 60 now but when I was 18 I traveled across Canada and the states on a BMW motorcycle with a guy I met while camping at pancake Bay camp site. He was German couldn't barely speak English. It was the best experience of my life . And yes a map is great to follow ur trip. I still pull it out and look at it

[OnePercentBetter]

Thanks again dude, will definitely use your affiliate links if I get any of these things.

[robinrichardson]

Look for a tactical military backpack, you can add side bags to it, and it can hold a good amount of gear also a electric skateboard might be something to look into also if you’re on the highway and tired of walking

[rockskipper]

The shoes I recommend are Crocks light ride Pacer . They r comfortable water proof, they dry off fast, durable, and light.. only thing I would change is they need gum souls ... And I use a windshield reflector instead of a thermalrest because it cleans off nice and it's water proof and folds up small

[HuzzaTVDreamBook]

Really basic & so important video ...To face a hitchhiking ...increased confidance littel bit ...Thank U

[nunodfes]

I recently returned from a almost 2 year hitchiking trip in asia and my 5 is:


- umbrella (for rain a sun) and rain cover for the bag (not just for rain but to keep it clean whenever and wherever you drop, so you jjst have to clean the cover)
- filled water bottles (i like to bring 1.5 liters)
- food for self and to share with the drivers (i like to share fruits as it is cheap, healthy and ready to eat)
- GPS/maps (true that you need conection for smartphones to work but still i prefer them to paper maps as they will easily get spoiled on a long journey, specially in humid areas)
- Camping tent (get used to sleep on hard floor. its not as hard as it seems. and it will protect you from mosquitoes, parasites, give you a sense of protection, my sweet 20€ camping tent, home sweet home)


I never used carton boards to signal where i wanted to go so i don't really consider it necessary. As for sleeping matress, its way more important for thermal insulation than it is for comfort, but still i dont consider it necessary because in many places in asia like in temples, mosques, houses of locals, there will be matresses that you can use... if they dont invite you to their homes in the first place, which happened most of the times :)... and when you dont find a home or a matress, just use something to improvise, i had a folded carton about my height when extended. much lighter than a sleeping matress, its free, can last for a couple of months and does the job.
Also if you go asia don't forget that that the thumb up doesnt work there. people will be wondering what the fuck you doing. just slightly wave your hand up and down towards the floor.. Cant really describe it properly into words haha. And of course, never forget to keep a positive attitude and spread love around you :)

[Yeathattravis]

I just want to say I love your channel. I appreciate what your doing and think you have solid content. Its helping me to plan my trip from orlando to California when i get my right back this fall. keep it up man

[brightlyorganized]

Your videos are so good! It is so crazy that this is the journey you have taken! I love it! :D

[DarkCuriosity]

Just discovered your channel, thanks for advice! x

[anthonyasp]

80 liters is huge. if your camping. go with a quilt, tarp shelter. and a 35 liter bag

[TravisHouseless]

Why a sleeping pad vs inflatable? An inflatable will pack down much smaller and won't be dangling around everywhere. I personally hate having a bulky pack, it makes those short bus rides to spots much more comfortable for you and everyone else around you haha! It took me two years to realize I was always taking way too much stuff with me.

[stephannyy]

im going to hitchhike from california to new york

[Jose-xgug]

88 litres isn't a very big backpack?

[jackstroafly]

That backpack is sold out, Another good recommendation within the same price range would be greatly appreciated.