How to improve your stay:
- plan the trip - make a travel plan
- prepare your vehicle(s)
- bring a tablet or laptop for movies and games
- be sure to have multiple car chargers (they can break very easily)
- bring pillows and blankets to be comfortable
- have an extra gallon of gas and an extra tire on hand
- know the possible dangers
- dress appropriately
- understand the region
- be generous in your supplies
- bring an extra of everything (or at least everything that's essential)
- bring emergency supplies
- A sturdy 2-bladed knife.
- Several large leaf bags for instant body shelter from the sun or cold weather.
- A small mirror or a signal mirror.
- A dependable magnetic compass and the ability to use it.
- Matches, 12 or more. Buy waterproof matches or waterproof them yourself by completely coating each match in wax or paraffin.
- A police-type whistle.
- A small magnifying lens.
- Water purification tablets - at least a dozen.
- Adhesive tape.
- Flint and steel (for use of making fires).
- Candle stub.
- Note papers.
- Fish hooks and line for fishing.
- First aid kit