What to bring on an overnight trip on Amtrak in Dec

[Kbyrdleroydogg]

Probably been asked this before but what do you typically bring on an overnight ride on Amtrak in December. I'm going from NYC to Chicago on the Viewliner (Lake Shore Limited). I just want to make sure I have everything I need on my trip.

 

[pennyk]

Here is a link to a thread in the FAQ forum entitled "Things to Take with You"

https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/things-to-take-with-you.22488/

 

[caravanman]

Are you in coach?
I find a warm hat is essential no matter the season, the a/c always seems to blow onto my balding head!
Ear plugs, eye mask, cheap blanket. I have seen folk bringing full size pillows aboard too. Good to dress in "layers" of clothing to add or remove as temperature dictates,

 

[denmarks]

Are you in a sleeper?

 

[Asher]

Light packable clothing, vest, jacket.

 

[Devil's Advocate]

That's a pretty open question. My packing list has a couple hundred items. No one trip requires everything but nothing made it on the list without being needed.

 

[Exvalley]

My packing list has a couple hundred items.

Holy cow! I am at the other end of the spectrum. I like to travel light.

 

[Just-Thinking-51]

Change of underwear. If I am in a mood maybe clean socks.

 

[Kbyrdleroydogg]

Are you in a sleeper?

I'm in a sleeper. Should have said that.

 

[Mari]

I'm in a sleeper. Should have said that.

When we have traveled in sleepers or roomettes I always try and pack a blanket, warm socks, earplugs, and eye mask (all of these are to aid sleeping). I also usually use my backpack under my pillow.

 

[Qapla]

Bring your electronics and a way to charge them, Some snacks to supplement the offerings on the train. Comfortable shoes to wear on the train that don't hurt your feet when you wear them for extended periods of time.

 

[pennyk]

I like to pack light, so I do not bring a pillow or a blanket. The ones that Amtrak provides work for me. I wear layers and more layers, so if it is cold in my room, I put on more, if it is warm (which is common in the winter, I take off down to my tank top). Because I like going outside at fresh air stops (and I am a Floridian), I bring hat, gloves, scarf, warm socks so I do not freeze my face, feet, butt, etc. off when the wind chill is below zero in the winter.

 

[joelkfla]

I bring hat, gloves, scarf, warm socks so I do not freeze my face, feet, butt, etc. off when the wind chill is below zero in the winter.

Just wondering -- Which of those keeps your butt warm?

 

[west point]

Just in case of HEP failure warm sweat shirt and long johns.