A long-distance bus ride should be comfortable
Representatives of the company http://fromkrtomoscow.dp.ua/, which operates the Kryvyi Rih – Moscow route (the trip lasts about 16 hours), share useful tips.
What we take into the cabin
Throughout the journey, the passenger is "sealed" on a small island of their seat. This means you should take care in advance to have everything you need at hand.
Here is a small list of items that those who are about to experience a long trip for the first time can confidently rely on.
A small bag with valuables that will always be with you. It should contain documents, a small amount of cash, bank cards, tickets, a smartphone, and your medications.
By the way, you should not ignore a supply of small bills, as they may be needed to pay for the toilet at a rest stop. Unfortunately, not everywhere has free ones.
As for medications, be sure to take motion sickness medicine, medicine for poisoning, allergy medicine, and trusted painkillers.
A bag or backpack with items that ensure comfort (sleep mask, earplugs, a blanket, an inflatable neck pillow, a sweater or windbreaker). You can also put sandwiches or other food (nuts, energy bars) here.
Toilet paper and/or wet wipes, hand sanitizer.
In fact, this is not as much as it might seem. Yes, you will have to carry some weight in your travel bag, but then, as they say, you'll be glad you did. Because:
at night and especially early in the morning, it can be cool in the cabin, and you will have something to cover yourself with to sleep more or less comfortably (warmth helps);
hygiene products and medications will always be at hand: you never know how your body might react to temperature changes, nervous tension, etc.;
your own supply of snacks is much safer than buying food and drinks at roadside cafes or gas station shops.
Drinks and toilet
What kind of comfortable trip can you talk about when you are thirsty? And even worse, when you realize you need a toilet, but the stop is not soon. However, dealing with these types of discomfort is actually very simple.
You should always take a bottle of water on the bus. Preferably plain, still water. Do not count on being able to buy it at a stop: first, it is more expensive; second, the one you usually drink may not be available; third, water may be needed at any moment for hygiene purposes, etc.
At every stop (no matter how many there are!), do not ignore visiting the toilet. Do not be lazy, get up from your seat, put on your shoes, and get off the bus. And do not pay attention to "I don't really need to" or "I can hold it for now." Besides, this whole process is a warm-up for your legs, arms, and neck. And that, as you understand, will not hurt.
Have a good trip!