Preparation of Equipment for Family Vacation Trip

JAKARTA, DECEMBER 2024, Overland travel can be an adventure. Especially a family vacation trip with the Daihatsu Terios, it doesn't matter how far Daihatsu friends go. However, every adventure requires planning.

To ensure a comfortable and safe journey, Daihatsu friends must bring a variety of equipment. The travel gear you bring includes multifunctional tools, phone holders, and tie-down straps. Additionally, daily backpacks, sunglasses, tire pressure gauges, car tools, games, pillows, water bottles, windshield rain repellent, wet wipes, and much more.

These items will help you have a successful overland trip, regardless of the area or weather. Even if you have the best gear, it's best to address small issues before they become emergencies with the following preparations.

1. Packing

All travel plans start with packing. Group your items: emergency gear in the back right of the trunk, water in the back left, spare batteries in the dashboard drawer along with the power inverter, and so on.

After a few days of travel, double-check that everything is in its proper place before departure as a calming ritual. This helps reduce the worry that you left something behind at your accommodation.

2. Cargo Box

A cargo box effectively doubles trunk space by moving large items or luggage to the roof of the car. This cargo box can hold backpacks, sleeping bags, and other gear. Make sure to know the roof load capacity and the cargo box of the car.

3. Small Items

Small items like sunglasses are essential to bring while driving. The choice of sunglasses depends on your personal style. However, driving sunglasses are different as they are designed to help you drive safely.

Choose sunglasses that do not cause pain to your nose, ears, or both. The clarity of the lenses is also important. Remember, larger lenses tend to be better as they offer wider coverage.

4. Smartphone Holder

If you hold your phone while driving or look at it in the cup holder or center console storage, this can be a major distraction and safety risk. Therefore, use a smartphone holder.

The best smartphone holders are mounted on the dashboard or windshield. Ideally, the holder should grip and have a strong magnet that supports most phones in any position.

5. Rain Repellent Coating

Rain can add stress to an overland trip as it can reduce visibility and reaction time in emergencies. In addition to wipers, windshield rain repellent can help keep the windshield clean.

6. Health and Hygiene Supplies

Wet wipes can be used for personal cleaning after sweating throughout the driving journey. When showering is not an option, or if you just want to freshen up after a long trip, wet wipes can meet your needs.

Face masks can be useful whenever you have a cold, flu, and do not want to share your misery with others. Masks are easy to fit into bags so they can always be carried whenever traveling.