There’s nothing quite as freeing as lifting your anchor point and roaming where you please. With a good vehicle, some ambition and a little bit of luck, a road trip can provide all of this and more. In fact, some people find this mode of living so freeing that they decide living on the road for a time is ideal, as it helps them cut life costs, granting the potential of enjoying a better and freer mode of living.

But if you’re going to go for this kind of lifestyle, it’s important to prepare in advance. Gathering supplies is important, yes, but so is being able to organize your daily priorities in a manner that helps you take care of your essential needs, and squeeze the most value out of your experience.

First, we must consider the vehicle. Investing in a camper van, a small truck, or even a recreational vehicle can be a great boon in providing the utilities you will need, humble as they may be. Sure, you can live in a hatchback, but it’s important to be realistic about your daily requirements.

Here are a few tips and tricks to make this experience as comfortable and livable as possible:

Store Your Goods

When living out of a vehicle, space comes at a premium. You cannot afford to lug around endless items that you may or may not need on your journey. Everything must have a purpose. Thankfully, you don’t have to throw out your goods in order to make the most of living in this space. With Park City Self Storage you can affordably store your belongings in a safe manner, returning to them as and when you need to – even daily if required.

Craft A Survival Kit

Sure, you’ll have your vehicle to protect you, but it’s important to note that living on the road, even temporarily, means living out in the great wider world. For this reason, we must plan in advance. A survival kit should encompass a great selection of tools you can use in emergency situations. 

This may include emergency triangles should you break down, high visibility jackets, a flair, a radio if driving in remote areas, a hard map (instead of relying on GPS), a flashlight, contact information, a spare phone battery, a simple tool kit, a foldable shovel, and jumper cables. This way, you can make sure that should something go wrong, you will have the autonomy necessary for handling it.

Do Your Research

It’s important to make sure you have a general idea of where you’re headed, even if you’re somewhat enthralled with the idea of driving wherever the wind takes you. This can help you avoid getting lost, but it will also help you know exactly where to travel should you need emergency vehicle maintenance or medical assistance.

Life on the road can be freeing, but it’s always best to plan your days each morning and implement a couple of backup plans, while keeping the aforementioned safety requirements in mind. This way, you need not suffer for your adventuring spirit.

With this advice, we hope you can live on the road more comfortably, more safely, and most importantly, with a free spirit.