I packed for a 7-day trip to Canada with just a backpack. Here are 6 items I'm glad I brought and 4 I wish I had.

A Business Insider reporter took a weeklong train trip with just a backpack for the first time and learned a few things about packing light.

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• I traveled by train from New York to Eastern Canada for seven days with just a backpack.
• I was thankful I packed light, but there were a few items I wished I had brought on the trip.
• I was glad I brought laundry sheets and quick-dry clothing, but I should've packed more socks.

In August 2022...