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What are some of the best things to bring on a long road trip? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 year ago by nick@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm going to be driving across the US in a couple weeks and want to know the best things to bring along for the ride!

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[–] Bigs@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The advice here is good, but it may be a little too safe.

If you want an adventure, use an atlas and truck stops like Loves or Pilot for snacks, a nap or shower. These places are rad, super safe and clean (the stigma is bullshit). It can be a little more expensive and take a little longer, but there are a LOT of great and interesting people in the US and it's pretty much the safest it's been since the sixties.

Also, I recommend favoring AM or FM radio (in that order) to hear some wild stuff out in the boonies.

Edit: Make sure your car's lights are all working so the cops don't waste your time. The US may be safer than it has been, but the cops sure ain't.