Travelling, they say, is like reading a book. Every page is a new adventure, every city a metaphor. There’s so much you can learn on the road – about yourself, and about others. There are some lessons that do not come easy. Many a road tripper has had his share of falls and bruises and learnt to stay safe the hard way. Today, we at The Mard, look at our collective lessons and tell you the five top accessories we think every road tripper should always carry. Here’s our list -

A safe home for your important documents

Oh the stories we could tell you about lost documents and not being able to find that elusive driving license at the crucial time! Which is why we now know that it is important to carry these much-needed pieces of paper and plastic right where you can see them, especially if you’re biking and don’t have the luxury of a glove compartment as a keepsafe. We picked for you – Cramster Turtle Magnetic Bag

Extra power.

On a solo trip and driving hard to find civilization before your phone runs out of battery? Well, we have all been there and we have made peace with the fact that our gadgets are always going to run out of juice at the most inopportune moments. But if you are wise like us, you will always carry extra power to combat such situations. We picked for you – MI 20000mA

Extra ear plugs

You might wonder why ear plugs get to make it on this list, but bikers will know the reason for this. When you are riding at high speeds, the air inside your helmet can make a deafening noise. For a while, it’s fun but too much of anything is obviously bad. Which is why the ear plugs. TheMard Recommends - 3M 1270 Ear Plug

A way to connect

Adding a Bluetooth headset to your helmet can help bikers stay in touch with fellow riders, or listen to turn-by-turn navigation, or just holler out for help when the fuel starts to dip into the red zone. Or you can use it to listen to your favourite music as you ride, or take urgent calls without stopping and losing daylight. But you need to have Headset friendly Helmets. We picked for you – Water-resistant Bluetooth device from Yideng & TheMard Recommends - LS2 FlipUp 386 Abyss Helmet

A light in the darkness

Tyres go flat at night and when you’re riding in the dark, you need a light to fix the situation. We think a head-mounted lamp is the best way to go as it allows you to work unencumbered and if you’re alone you don’t have to worry about someone holding a torch. We picked for you – Headlamp 14 LED with Flasher

Besides these, it’s also important to carry a sense of adventure, a full flask of coffee, some willing friends, and an open mind. You will never have cause for regret!