Thread: Pack organising

Pack items in the same place each time, so you know where they are, torch, rain coat, knife, T.P. and First Aid etc in top pocket. Snacks in other outside pockets.
I use a large dry bag as a pack liner and one other dry bag for food. If weather forecast is wet then clothes go into a second dry bag, otherwise I stuff clothes in the gaps around other items. I used to use several small dry bags but found I always had lots of gaps around all the bags and lost a lot of space to this when packing. This also let the pack move around as it wasn't tightly filled. Heavy items in middle of gear and as close to your back as possible. Sleeping bag in the bottom. Tent on the outside if needed.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

Pack items in the same place each time, so you know where they are, torch, rain coat, knife, T.P. and First Aid etc in top pocket. Snacks in other outside pockets.
I use a large dry bag as a pack liner and one other dry bag for food. If weather forecast is wet then clothes go into a second dry bag, otherwise I stuff clothes in the gaps around other items. I used to use several small dry bags but found I always had lots of gaps around all the bags and lost a lot of space to this when packing. This also let the pack move around as it wasn't tightly filled. Heavy items in middle of gear and as close to your back as possible. Sleeping bag in the bottom. Tent on the outside if needed.

I do exactly the same, everything in same place so even in the dark I can still find it. Color coded dry bags for different gear. Snacks, shooting related gear and navigation equipment all in there own out side pockets for ease of access.