Toyota Teaches us How to Prep for Any Type of Journey on the Open Road
The Ultimate Starter Pack Guide
From daily essentials to the ideal ride, discover how Toyota’s All-Electric Family fits your lifestyle.
Being prepared for whatever the road may lead you is key for any adventure, so we’ve teamed up with Toyota‘s All-Electric Family to create these specially curated Starter Packs for your next journey. Whether you’re out and about within the city, or enjoying the great outdoors, explore our picks and discover how Toyota BEVs fit your lifestyle.
Toyota bZ – “The Urbanite” Starter Pack
The Urbanite’s day starts with the quiet hum of the electric bZ pulling out of the driveway, the city skyline still soft in the early light. There’s a rhythm to the chaotic day – a pitch meeting downtown, a coffee run between calls, an afternoon that could turn into a full workday at any red light. The bZ’s nimble handling threads through traffic like it already knows the shortcuts, and its innovative tech keeps you a step ahead in the day. By evening, the city shifts gears from boardroom to bar with barely a costume change, and by morning, the block is already stirring with the same energy brought home from the night before.What’s inside:
- A pair of Sony noise-cancelling headphones, for the Zoom call they can’t hold without you.
- A Fujifilm X-T30 camera, kept close for anything worth holding onto along the way.
- Sonos Roam 2 speaker, for soundtracking every stop between here and there.
- A slim mechanical keyboard by Nuphy Air, for the emails that just can’t wait.
- Polished Jacques Solovière derby shoes, styled with tailored trousers and a plain white tee, packed for whenever day plans turn into dinner plans.
- A set of three insulated Fellow travel mugs, so the whole crew starts tomorrow properly caffeinated.
Toyota C-HR – “The Performer” Starter Pack
By 6:00pm, The Performer has already parked their C-HR outside an art gallery, the compact SUV still ticking as it cools from the drive across town. The night ahead is a relay: one opening, then another, followed by the wrap party for the first show. Getting there in time to catch it all requires a vehicle that can keep up with a constantly-shifting schedule, while its sporty edge makes navigating through downtown feel less like a commute and more like part of the show. Each stop calls for a shift in versatility – gallery-appropriate, camera-ready, then dance-floor-loose – and by the time the last set wraps, the C-HR is waiting exactly where the night left it, ready for what comes next.What’s inside:
- Statement sunglasses by Gentle Monster, for framing the day before the lights go down.
- A Lemaire crossbody bag, built for moving between openings without breaking stride.
- Durable ROA boots, at home on pavement and gallery floors alike.
- A layered jacket, shirt, and pair of nylon pants, for covering the swing from afternoon light to late-night air.
- New Balance x Tokyo Design Studio TDS MT2 sneakers, swapped in once the night picks up speed.
- An insulated Georg Jensen water bottle, for staying sharp through however many stops the night holds.
- A set of Sony wireless earbuds and a classic Timex watch, for staying in tune and on schedule.
- Both a compact Manual camera and a Moment clip-on lens, for catching the night in frames worth keeping.
Toyota bZ Woodland – “The Explorer” Starter Pack
For The Explorer, the transition from urban streets to off-road trails is seamless, with the bZ Woodland finding its footing the moment pavement gives way to gravel. Out here, the plan is loose – a few switchbacks before lunch, a ridge worth the climb, and a spot to watch the sky change color before the group finds camp. The bZ Woodland’s off-road capability turns unexpected detours into a part of the adventure, confidently carrying gear off the beaten path. By sunset, the campfire is crackling, the group has settled in, and the only thing keeping track of time is how much daylight is left to burn.What’s inside:
- A Palante daypack, built for quick-moving days on the trail.
- Sturdy MOAB 3 hiking boots by Merrell, ready for whatever terrain gets in the way.
- Patagonia packable jacket paired with an andWander vest, layered for warmth without the bulk.
- Never forget your Nalgene bottle, because even world explorers need to hydrate.
- The clever Goal Zero crush lantern and a portable grill from Snow Peak, for once the sun dips and dinner needs doing.
- A The essential North Face blanket, rounding out the basecamp necessities.
- A Biolite power bank, so the only thing running low is daylight.