I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.
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I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.
"I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, I wish I had brought more comfort items such as a travel pillow, blanket, or even slippers. When I hauled a heavy suitcase into the overhead on my Amtrak train car, I thought I had everything I'd need for my trip."
"Three jackets, two pairs of boots, and a scarf to match every sweater - I was ready for anything. However, I quickly realized I wasn't nearly as prepared for the five-hour ride itself. My trip from New Jersey to Boston on the Northeast Regional line gave me just enough time to settle in, stretch out, and enjoy a little downtime."
A five-hour Amtrak ride on the Northeast Regional from New Jersey to Boston provided time to settle in and relax. Packed luggage included a heavy suitcase with three jackets, two pairs of boots, and matching scarves, plus a Kindle, tripod, and headphones for entertainment. Those devices proved useful for passing time, but comfort items were missing. A travel pillow, blanket, and slippers would have made the journey noticeably more comfortable. The packing choices directly affected enjoyment, showing that combining entertainment gear with basic comfort accessories improves longer train travel experiences.
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