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Only thing I'd add to that is leaving extra space. Obviously the outside of a pack are great for storing quick access items like rain coat etc. But you might also want to store something there i.e. food, tinder (if you are the Bushcrafting type), or wet gear you want to dry out (tent fly, wet clothes etc). I picked up this habit when I was starting out with bikepacking. I had decided not to cook food, to keep my load light, so that meant stopping for each meal, instead of bring something to camp with me (and also waking up early to find breakfast). Now I tend to leave at least a few liters of empty space in my gear (hiking, or biking). Or leave an outside pocket free for any incidental requirements.
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