Hitchhikers Checklist

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  • Before Hitchhiking
  • Carefully consider the route on which you are hitchhiking.
  • Know the towns or crossroads in the direction you are heading.
  • Check to see if hitchhiking is legal in the area where you're traveling.
  • Know how to defend yourself - learn a bit of karate.
  • Know the signs of drinking and drug use.
  • Safety
  • Turn down any ride with which you do not feel comfortable.
  • Observe the make, model and registration of the car before getting in.
  • Do not accept a ride in a car full of strangers.
  • Try to sit up front in the passenger seat.
  • Make sure that there are no child safety locks on before you get in a car.
  • Keep your bags with you at all time.
  • Keep your passport and travel documents on your person.
  • Keep your cash in several separate locations.
  • Travel with at least one other person.
  • Carry a mobile phone at all times.
  • Don't hitch after dark.
  • Keep a bottle of pepper-spray handy, just in case.
  • Be wary of any offers of accommodation.

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Bianca Hendriks

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Who it's for

This Hitchhikers Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Hitchhikers essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Hitchhikers structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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How to use this Hitchhikers Checklist

  • Save Hitchhikers Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Hitchhikers (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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