# Off-Roading Survival Guides The Infographic Offers Survival Tips for Road Trips That Are Dangerous By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tips-for-road-trips References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/374701/Infographic-Essential-Tips-For-A-Road-Trip/) & [toolorders](http://www.toolorders.co.uk/blog/2015/03/how-to-prepare-your-vehicle-for-survival/) This infographic contains tips for road trips you will definitely want to take a look at if you are going [off-roading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition) or on any late night adventures. From ToolOrders, 'How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Survival' is particularly helpful if you are planning a [long or even dangerous journey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-ltx). Choose the right, reliable vehicle with high ground clearance. Checking for fuel, electricity, lights, tires, engine oil and radiator is a good idea. You will also want to bring equipment like lots of water, a spare (fully charged) phone, traction ladders, maps and a compass, matches or lighter, spare tire and changing kit, rope, blankets and clothing and a spade or shovel. The infographic also covers topics like [trip planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-trip-planner), driving advice, distress signals and other top tips for road trips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Off-roading Safety:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced off-roading safety technology and equipment. - **Vehicle Preparation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new tools and technologies to optimize vehicle preparedness for survival. - **Adventure Travel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in providing specialized travel services and experiences for adventurous road trips. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in producing off-road vehicles with enhanced safety features and survival equipment. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing and manufacturing advanced off-roading tools and equipment for survival purposes. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering unique adventure travel packages and services for off-road road trips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [All-in-One Vehicular Health Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redi-the-roadie-firstaid-kit.md) - [Vanlife Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanlife-travel.md) - [Oversized Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx.md) - [Extreme Overlanding SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35.md) - [Off-Road Campsite Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-adventure-mobility-platform.md) - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Off-Road Adventurer GPS Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-navigator.md) - [Navigable Excursion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-in-your-state.md)