I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:42

the author hold Poo pouri on the left, her open duffel is on the right — The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.
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I traveled from New York to Miami and back in Amtrak sleeper cars. Each ride was 30 hours.
For 60 hours of train travel, I brought a carry-on duffel bag and my camera backpack.
I was glad I brought some odor-eliminating spray, but I regret forgetting flip-flops for the shower.

For a weeklong trip to Florida in 2021, I traveled round-trip from New York to Miami on Amtrak trains. Each ride was about 30 hours long, and my tickets included a private room with a bed, access to a bathroom, and complimentary meals.