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September 1st, 2015, 08:30
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Anyone have any tips for staying awake during these long drives, besides slapping yourself in the face?
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September 1st, 2015, 09:56
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#47
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That helpful B4 guy
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Nobleboro, Maine
Fuel Economy: And the miles just keep ticking away
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Stop for a 20 minute nap somewhere or get a really nasty drink and nurse it along. I've spent a ton of time doing this while hiking the NH48 in winter as day trips. Many times I'd get up at 3 or 4 AM, drive 3 hours to the White Mountains, hike and climb all day with snowshoes or crampons and a pack, then come down and drive 3 hours home and arrive back between 11 and midnight.
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Last edited by Abacus; September 1st, 2015 at 13:04.
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September 1st, 2015, 10:09
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#48
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Will give that a shot then
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September 1st, 2015, 10:21
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Good Ol' Boy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRMTDI
Anyone have any tips for staying awake during these long drives, besides slapping yourself in the face?
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I was pretty tired this morning, after getting only 5 hours of sleep this morning. A Belgian waffle and some coffee got me up and running.  8 more hours to go!
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September 1st, 2015, 11:17
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Location: Newark, OH
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Stay hydrated.
I like to keep beef jerky with me on road trips, because eating it helps me stay awake.
Loud music can help.
Uncomfortably cold HVAC settings can help.
Podcasts that make you think can help.
A passenger that you can talk with can help, even if they can't take co-driving duties.
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September 1st, 2015, 11:32
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Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Fairfax county VA
Fuel Economy: twice what my Sprinter gets
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRMTDI
Anyone have any tips for staying awake during these long drives, besides slapping yourself in the face?
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two words
cof fee
(enough sleep and a nap are good too)
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September 1st, 2015, 13:04
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Veteran Member - TDIClub Contributor
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Newark, New Jersey
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I noticed on one long drive talk radio kept me up, I'm debating playing some movies on my radio for the trip.
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September 1st, 2015, 13:40
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Columbus, OH, USA
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Ready to make last-minute plans? For those of you wondering, registration is still open, including admission to food events - the deadline has been extended until 09:00 AM (US/East) tomorrow. 
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September 1st, 2015, 17:39
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Veteran Member & HO5G CoFounder
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: NH
Fuel Economy: 49/47.5 - 51 mpg once!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRMTDI
Anyone have any tips for staying awake during these long drives, besides slapping yourself in the face?
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3 words: Five Hour Energy. The stuff WORKS. Drink one of those little bottles when the sleepies just start sneaking up on you. In about 20 mins, you are awake. No jitters, no sugar crash later - just awake when you need to be.
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September 1st, 2015, 18:08
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TDI Lifer
Join Date: Jun 1997
Location: Kensington, Maryland USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamsterdiesel
3 words: Five Hour Energy. The stuff WORKS. Drink one of those little bottles when the sleepies just start sneaking up on you. In about 20 mins, you are awake. No jitters, no sugar crash later - just awake when you need to be.
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What the Hamster said.....I am leaving the DC Area around 4 am on Thursday and 5 hour energy will be the Breakfast of Champions....
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September 2nd, 2015, 07:52
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Good Ol' Boy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamsterdiesel
3 words: Five Hour Energy. The stuff WORKS. Drink one of those little bottles when the sleepies just start sneaking up on you. In about 20 mins, you are awake. No jitters, no sugar crash later - just awake when you need to be.
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Yes! This stuff does work, but it only works ONCE. Use it wisely, because after it wears off, you are done for. If you take a second one, effects are unpleasant and you'll feel pretty strung out.
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September 4th, 2015, 12:44
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Ontario
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1000 kms on the money 9 1/2 hours including 40 mins at the border fuel light came on just as I arrived. Let's get this party started
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