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[RV-Hopeful]

Besides a luggable loo, a bed and a cook stove, what are the 3 most important items you found to be necessary to embark on your travels?

I need to financially focus on the most important items so I can make the 2018 RTR.  So what's your opinion/experience in this area?

 

[shadowmoss]

I would say food, water, toilet.  You have two if this nailed.  So, managing your fresh water.

 

[John61CT]

For me, electrics is essential, but challenging and expensive. Learn and save up in the meantime.

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Some sort of refrigeration will allow a far more varied diet.

 

[Blanch]

My phone with unlimited data. I use apps to find places to camp, use YouTube to watch tv and I can keep in touch with family and friends. You need a phone with a robust tower system. Verizon is the best, but I am on AT&T towers and I can get a signal in most places.


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[Van-Tramp]

Power (solar + battery), food storage (fridge, or ice chest will do too), and cookware (stove, dutch oven, etc).

I would place toilet lower on the list as much of that can be resolved with simple jugs and dog-poo bags (or walmart bags). Human liquid waste can just be emptied on the ground away from camp. Solid waste will have to be hauled out to a trash bin (or if you plan on some camp fires, it can be burned as well... though not in plastic bags). Worst case; you can dig a hole and poo in it following proper backpacking techniques.

 

[eDJ_]

Assuming you have canned food and a mess kit in your cook stove kit. (otherwise what are you going to do with just a cook stove?)

For me I would want a water jug for drinking water,  lighting, (I like those all in one hand cranked generator weather-radio with flashlight, etc as part of your day will be spent after dark), and a source of fire.  (waterproof matches)

The water jug and matches would be inexpensive.  The generator radio flashlight would be the more expensive item....but it does offer multiple use functions so it would be a value.  The weather radio function would assure outdoor safety, and the other features make life more comfortable.

Hand Crank Phone Charger Emergency Generator Flashlight USB Re-charger Solar FM/Weather Radio.  Is able to recharge Cell  Phone.    You can waterproof your own matches if you like and save money by doing that.
One could even use a couple of empty 2 liter Soda bottles for water containers.  


Tee Light Candles can be inexpensive at Dollar Stores and some are Citronella (insect repelling) 
Using an empty soda can cut open and pieces of wire from coat hangers will windproof these candles.
Very inexpensive source of light.

Water proofing matches can be easily be done by dipping the heads in melted wax (ether the strike on box or strike anywhere matches work)  or by painting the heads with clear fingernail polish.  After they are dry,  store in an air tight container to keep them dry until needed.   You can buy waterproof matches but they are expensive.  Why not waterproof them yourself with stuff you may already have on hand.

 

[Putts]

Water for sure. I like the blue cubes. They have a faucet built into the cap.

I'd put a camp chair and a small table high on the list.

I have one of these.

Good cooler/fridge.

 

[Ballenxj]

Besides a luggable loo, a bed and a cook stove, what are the 3 most important items you found to be necessary to embark on your travels?

#1. Van, or comparable vehicle for living in.
#2. Water and food with appropriate containers. (I lump these two together as a group)
#3. Warm bedding or sleeping bag.
Sorry if these are too obvious, but are my top three.

 

[DuneElliot]

Assuming you have all the bases covered (vehicle, bed/bedding, toilet, cook kit (stove, pans and eating utensils)), and not including the normal, every day basics like food and water (those are the same everywere). I would suggest a power source (AGM battery, inverter and small, portable solar panel) for charging electronics, a source for keeping things cold like a good cooler or 12v fridge (something to be said for fresh food and cold drinks) and lastly something to keep you occupied in your down time...some kind of entertainment or hobby.

 

[CautionToTheWind]

#1 for me would be water storage. On parallel to having enough gas in your vehicle. Can't go without water. Second, a simple solar for electronics; update later on once you get a feel for what works and your wants will increase. Viewing RTR setups likely would give you a broader perspective for choosing a more expansive idea in the future. And last, a nice comfortable chair. lol (#3 would actually be a Dometic or similar fridge)

 

[karl]

Hope, courage and determination

 

[JannaB]

Before you get all fancy...
Just pack some clothes, water, personals, and head out.
Stores with everything you need will be everywhere.
Wait and see what you really use and need.
No refrigeration- eat simple
No lights- go to bed
You will acquire what you want. Just enjoy yourself.

 

[Every Road Leads Home]

In order of what I consider most important, the very top of the list is a comfortable bed and place to sleep. With out that it's next to impossible.

2nd would be a means of heating up and cooking food.....a cheap single burner stove does the trick, double burner adds versatility and makes more complex meals faster/easier.

3rd would be refrigeration. Cooler to start and 12 volt set up once budget allows.

Two of the least expensive items to acquire and the extra comfort/convenience they add is almost un-measurable is a comfortable camp chair and foldable table.

 

[DuneElliot]

When I road-tripped with just my truck for weeks at a time I was doing pretty good with just a cooler and ice, a camp stove and pot set, a small tote of canned or dried food, a small inverter plus my tablet and phone, a bag of clothes, a toiletries bag, a 7 gallon Aquatainer, a camp shower and a foam mattress in the back seat complete with bed sheets and comforter plus some things to black out the windows at night.

This is exactly the same set-up I plan to take to Alaska next summer for two months as I really don't feel like hauling my 5W up there unless I have company. It has done me well for years but for permantent living, I like my slightly larger camper.

 

[rvpopeye]

Always carry
a spare set of keys..
raingear
a wide brim hat

 

[Gary68]

ass,grass and gas



did i win???

 

[Putts]

No. But you can probably get a ride there.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Besides a luggable loo, a bed and a cook stove, what are the 3 most important items you found to be necessary to embark on your travels?

Not just 3, I need these six things to travel:

#1 - Enough money to do it.

#2 - A reliable vehicle.

#3 - A warm, comfortable and safe bed to sleep in.  If you don't have this the trip will be miserable.

#4 - Clothing appropriate for the climate I will be in. 

#5 - Water storage.

#6 - Stuff for cooking: Pan, dish, silverware, cooking utensils.  A stove would be necessary with burning bans or places where you cannot collect firewood.

A way to keep food cold is nice; it adds a lot to your diet (might be necessary if you have meds that need refrigeration).
A place inside and a stove if you run into bad weather is preferable to finding wood and starting a fire in the rain.
A loo is nice but not necessary (unless you have urgency issues).  But it's inexpensive, could be free.

IMO a lot of other stuff adds to the enjoyment of the trip but the top 6 are necessary.

 -- Spiff

 

[steamjam1]

Besides a luggable loo, a bed and a cook stove, what are the 3 most important items you found to be necessary to embark on your travels?

I need to financially focus on the most important items so I can make the 2018 RTR.  So what's your opinion/experience in this area?

1. A 5 gallon bucket and a box of 13 gallon trash bags. (Toilet)
2. Minimum 5 gallons of drinking water.
3. A small 400/600 watt inverter with USB and a cigarette lighter plug (Electronics charging)

If you have some spare moneys after that... You can go on Craigslist and probably find locally to you:

1. a 12v cooler
2. an LED lantern

And don't forget... carry duct tape...