Good place for hitchhiking

Used to indicate an area where rides are probable

Free Wi-Fi Available

Indicates free Wi-Fi access point in the area.

Wi-Fi available with a purchase

Indicates that Wi-Fi is available with a purchase such as food or drink.

Receipts with passwords can usually be found in trashcans.

Good Drinking Water

Indicates that the source of water nearby is good for drinking.

Bad Drinking Water

Indicates that the source of water nearyby is not good for drinking.

Garden Hose Available

Indicates that there is a garden hose nearby for washing clothes, bathing, drinking (if there is no X next to it) etc.

Good place to sleep (to the right)

Indicates there is a good place to sleep in the direction of the sleepers feet (opposite of the head - to the right).

Good place to sleep (to the left)

Indicates there is a good place to sleep in the direction of the sleepers feet (opposite of the head - to the left).

Good place to sleep here

Indicates this is a good place to sleep - in this case X marks the spot.

Good place for a bath

This indicates that the water source nearby is a good place for a bath. This could include any water source such as a lake, river, pool, hot tub, etc.

Shower available here

This indicates a shower is available. Such as at the beach, truck stops, camping areas, etc. If a ¢ is next to the symbol, it indicates this is a pay shower.

Good place to wash your clothes

Indicates that this is a good place to wash your clothes. Could be a lake or river or even a laundromat. If a ¢ is next to the symbol, it indicates this is a pay machine or service.

Power Outlet Available

Incidates that there is a nearby power outlet avalable.

The lightning bolt can be used inplace of the power outlet for a little more stealth.

Power Outlet Available

Incidates that there is a power outlet avalable with purchase such as at a cafe or restaurant.

The lightning bolt with the ¢ can be used inplace of the power outlet for a little more stealth.

Power Outlet available with purchase

Incidates that there is a power outlet avalable with purchase such as at a cafe or restaurant.

Go This Direction

Used to indicate the path of travel (In the direction of the arrow)

This Direction

This indicated a direction of travel, the method of travel and the destination or direction of the next city.

The letter on top indicates the method of travel. T=Train or transit, B=Bus, H=Hitchhike or hike, S=Semi Truck.

The word on the bottom indicates the destination or the next city.

Toilet Available Here

Indicates that a toilet is available here.

Toilet Availble - Code locked door

Some toilets are behind locked doors for customers. Look for the above toilet symbol on a flyer or nearby bulletin board, on the back of that flyer you will find the code to the bathroom.

Toilet Available and Power Available

Indicated that there is a power outlet available in the bathroom. The symbol with the lightning bolt can also be used for a little more stealth.

Socket available for power adapter

Many Hobos are carrying socket adapters to get power while out on the road. Basically you unscew a lightbulb and screw in the power adapter and then charge your equipment. There are a couple of different kinds. One turns the socket into a power outlet the other adds a power outlet and allows the bulb to be screwed back in for light in a single socket environment.

Use Stealth in the area

Don't be obvious about your actions, blend in.

Food available here after hours

This place gives out leftovers at closing time.

Soap available here

There is handwashing soap avialable here or a hand washing station available here.

Good Dumpster Here

Good dumpster finds here indicated by the pile of gold on the symbol.

Poor Dumpster Finds here

Indicates that the dumpster here isn't worth looking in.