What I Pack for a 2-Night Train Trip at 67 (And What I Leave Home)

The first time my husband Stanley and I crossed the country by train, I packed like we were going on a cruise, and he carried that suitcase up a narrow staircase on a moving train. Never again. Here is exactly what I pack now for two nights on the train at 67, and the eight things I leave at home. I'm Maggie Pike from Omaha. Stanley handles the tickets. I handle everything else. In this video: the lift test every bag must pass, my two-bag system, what goes in my "night bag" (medications, glasses, charger, flashlight, papers), clothes in layers, what to sleep in on a train, the only two pairs of shoes I bring, toiletries, snacks and water, what I leave at home, and what changes if you ride in coach. Not affiliated with Amtrak. What is provided on board, space in the rooms, and baggage rules can differ by train and can change. Check Amtrak.com before you travel. Anything about your health or medications is a question for your doctor or pharmacist. For better sleep on the train, Stanley's guide Sleep Well on Amtrak After 65: https://stanleypike.com #traintravel #packingtips #seniortravel