Packing Order?!?!

[captain reido]

Right so going to start packing soon, in 2010 I took a fishing barrow and WAAAAYYY to much stuff so this time I've bought a rucksack which doesn't have many external pockets so it's all got be packed in the main area and was wondering if there's an order in which to pack that would make accessing stuff easier? Any do's and dont's that you've come across in your years of experience?

[FuzzyDunlop]

Right so going to start packing soon, in 2010 I took a fishing barrow and WAAAAYYY to much stuff so this time I've bought a rucksack which doesn't have many external pockets so it's all got be packed in the main area and was wondering if there's an order in which to pack that would make accessing stuff easier? Any do's and dont's that you've come across in your years of experience?

[frostypaw]

1. line bag with bin bag in case of rain

2. heaviest shit near the bottom

3. doesn't matter you should turf it all out into a big mess the moment you're camped up anyway

4. one side pocket for ticket related bits, the other for food and water - don't risk tugging the ticket out grabbing a snack, seen it happen too often

that's it, no real science to it like hardcore camping/hiking

[captain reido]

Lots of socks

[Jackmypie]

Pick up the clothes you want and then place them in the bag? That's how I pack.

[balti-pie]

My pie brother above pretty much nails it. Grab stuff, place inside bag, heavy things first. Beer then socks.

[ICGenie]

Roll up your t-shirts, you get a lot more in.

[chestwig]

Rolling is def the way forward. It avoids creases too!

What a strange thread to start.

[bsolxiv]

All clothes in a bin bag first, then whatever.

[DeadAmos]

Remember last in first out

[SiWri]

Cram everything in, in the order you think about it.

When your tent is up (remember to pack your tent) empty contents of bag within said tent.

If you've forgotten anything you probably won't need it. If you do need it, fashion it out of twigs.

[___S_o_m_a__]

However you pack make sure there's alcohol accessible. This will get you through anything.

[dimus]

1.Ticket

2.Drugs

3.Beer

4.Wallet

5.Tent

In that order.

[Glasto peaches]

If you're going by coach then you are slightly restricted. If driving It depends on how many times you are prepared to walk back to car etc. We've got a trolly and plenty of bungee cords. I am taking my whole summer wardrobe, just dont tell my nearly husband as he will be pushing the trolly.

[Rockford]

What they all said, except you put the heavy stuff in the middle of the bag closest to your back, not the bottom.

Granted, it doesn't make it any lighter, but the weight is much easier to take.

Give it a go!

[hedgepeg]

ticket jumper pants booze. not necessarily in that order.

[stuartbert two hats]

Remember last in first out

[matt2007]

Who needs pants!