# Advice on traveling long distance by Amtrak

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [September 19, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-traveling-long-distance-by-amtrak/950896 "2021-09-19T00:42:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-traveling-long-distance-by-amtrak/950896/107 "2021-12-06T02:31:30Z")

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> [@BrickBat](#):
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> I recommend taking a short electrical extension cord with you

Oh yes indeed.

One train video person I’ve watched says “the three Ps”. Powerstrip, pillows (bring your own) and prunes…

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