4 things to pack in your carry-on for a red-eye flight that will help you avoid jet lag
I've booked several red-eye flights in my life, from vacations to reporting trips.
I've found that sleeping through red-eye flights is key for avoiding jet lag at my destination.
I pack Dramamine, earplugs, and a neck pillow to help me doze off on these flights.
I'm not a fan of red-eye flights, but as a travel reporter, I often take them.
Whether it's an international journey or the most convenient way home, sometimes red-eye flights make the most sense to book. But if I can't sleep through the night, I end up feeling jet-lagged for days at my destination.
Thankfully, my experiences have taught me exactly what to pack to get a good night's rest. From neck pillows to sleep masks, here's what I bring in my carry-on.
Despite the sunrise views, red-eye flights can be taxing. If you don't sleep, you may end up with jet lag.
Take it from me, a travel reporter who has stayed awake through several red-eyes around the world, from Europe to the Pacific Islands.
Along the way, I've found that some key packing items help me sleep soundly and ultimately avoid jet lag.
I pack Dramamine to mitigate motion sickness, and since one of the side effects is drowsiness, it serves a dual purpose on red-eye flights.
But even with a sleep aid, light can be tough to sleep through, whether it's coming from the rows of glowing screens or the cabin itself. So a sleep mask is a must.
Seat-belt sign dings and cabin-wide announcements wake me up, too. So I've recently started packing earplugs, and they help me sleep for longer periods of time.
Lastly, to make that stiff airline seat feel a little more like a bed, I always travel with a neck pillow.
Sleeping on planes is challenging, but I've found it gets easier with practice. And with these items in my carry-on, I can snuggle up and pretend I'm at home.
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