I packed for a weeklong trip that involved a plane, train, and car. Here are 4 things I'm glad I had and 3 items I regret not bringing.

Monica HumphriesSep 24, 2022, 17:44 IST

I should've packed polarized sunglasses but was glad to have a backpack to fit all the necessities.Monica Humphries/Insider

I took a six-day trip across Utah where I rode a train, flew on a plane, and drove a car.
There were a few things I was glad I had for all modes of transportation, like a water bottle.

I stared at my suitcase as I planned my packing list for six days in Utah. My itinerary included a train ride, a road trip, and a flight home — and it all needed to fit in a carry-on suitcase and backpack.

The suitcase I used for my six-day trip through Utah.Monica Humphries/Insider

I stared at my suitcase as I planned my packing list for six days in Utah. My itinerary included a train ride, a road trip, and a flight home — and it all needed to fit in a carry-on suitcase and backpack.

After returning home, I celebrated my decision to pack items like a reusable water bottle. Meanwhile, I had a few things I regretted not stuffing in my suitcase.

The Jeep I drove around Utah in for five days.Monica Humphries/Insider

From avoiding unnecessary gas-station stops to staying hydrated on a flight, I was thankful for my reusable water bottle on all three modes of transportation.

A water bottle and wine glass on the tray table of my train.Monica Humphries/Insider

I craved distraction equally while traveling by plane, train, and car. Luckily, I had different types to fit each.

I had headphones, a laptop, and a book to distract me throughout my six days in Utah.Monica Humphries/Insider

The temperatures in Utah reached the mid-80s, but my train and flight were shiver-inducing and my jacket was crucial.

An arrow points to the jacket I was thankful I brought.Monica Humphries/Insider

Chocolate is always a must on every one of my packing lists.

My suitcase always has a few bars of chocolate hidden underneath all the clothes.Monica Humphries/Insider

While I remembered to pack chocolate, I should have packed more snacks.

I wish I packed any of these snacks.Brittany Chang/Insider

A backpack was essential for all legs of the trip.

An arrow points to my backpack, which was the only bag I brought onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.Monica Humphries/Insider

Utah's bright sun during my train ride, road trip, and flight convinced me that I need to invest in polarized sunglasses.

No jacket was needed for my drives through Utah's desert.Monica Humphries/Insider

I also plan to pack a local guide book before future trips.

A display of Utah guides at a gas station.Monica Humphries/Insider

Each mode of traveling has inherent differences, which also extend to my packing list. But there were a few things I'm glad I packed, regardless of how I traveled.

In my seat on the Rocky Mountaineer.Monica Humphries/Insider

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I packed for a weeklong trip that involved a plane, train, and car. Here are 4 things I'm glad I had and 3 items I regret not bringing.

I stared at my suitcase as I planned my packing list for six days in Utah. My itinerary included a train ride, a road trip, and a flight home — and it all needed to fit in a carry-on suitcase and backpack.

After returning home, I celebrated my decision to pack items like a reusable water bottle. Meanwhile, I had a few things I regretted not stuffing in my suitcase.

From avoiding unnecessary gas-station stops to staying hydrated on a flight, I was thankful for my reusable water bottle on all three modes of transportation.

I craved distraction equally while traveling by plane, train, and car. Luckily, I had different types to fit each.

The temperatures in Utah reached the mid-80s, but my train and flight were shiver-inducing and my jacket was crucial.

Chocolate is always a must on every one of my packing lists.

While I remembered to pack chocolate, I should have packed more snacks.

A backpack was essential for all legs of the trip.

Utah's bright sun during my train ride, road trip, and flight convinced me that I need to invest in polarized sunglasses.

I also plan to pack a local guide book before future trips.

Each mode of traveling has inherent differences, which also extend to my packing list. But there were a few things I'm glad I packed, regardless of how I traveled.