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  • I've spent 117 hours traveling 4,700 miles by train. Here are my essential packing items for a smooth ride.

I've spent 117 hours traveling 4,700 miles by train. Here are my essential packing items for a smooth ride.

Joey HaddenSep 13, 2023, 21:22 IST

Insider's reporter has spent 117 hours traveling by train across North America and Europe.Joey Hadden/Insider

  • I've taken more trains than anyone I know. And I've learned exactly what to pack for a smooth ride.
  • When traveling by train, I suggest packing motion sickness medicine, sunglasses, and a camera.
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I love trains. And over the last two years, I've figured out exactly what to pack to make a rail journey as comfy and fun as possible.

The author exits a train in Miami after a 30-hour ride in 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider

One of the most important things in my bag is medicine to prevent motion sickness.

The author packs Dramamine for every trip.Joey Hadden/Insider
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I also recommend bringing snacks.

The author brought a granola bar for her 10-hour train ride to Niagara Falls in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

Disinfecting spray is a must for me.

The author's disinfectant spray for a 30-hour train journey in a sleeper cabin in October 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider
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To pass the time, I always bring my own entertainment and don't rely on Wi-Fi or cell service to use it.

The author edited photos on her laptop during a 30-hour train ride in October 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider

Earbuds allow me to listen to movies, podcasts, and music without disturbing other travelers.

The author wore earbuds during a 30-hour train journey in October 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider
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With all this power being used, be sure to pack an external battery charger.

Two external batteries the author packed for a train trip in 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

There's nothing quite like a train window view, so I always bring my camera.

The author packed her camera for a train trip through Italy in October 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider
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But don't forget a pair of sunglasses to block the bright rays.

The author sits in business class on a train in Italy in 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

Lastly, wearing a comfortable outfit makes me feel more at home on train journeys.

The author feels relaxed in a train bedroom in 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider
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