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Packing
Use a check-list to guide you through the packing process and remind you what must be taken. Pack clothes in plastic bags, which can be squeezed in between other items, and keep a few extra plastic bags with you. Stuff sleeping-bags inside their own packing bags. Most of the gear should be packed in its original box if possible. Gather everything you’re taking:
clothing, sleeping items, kitchen equipment, camping gear, handy travel items and so on to get a visual image of it.
Organise all food, except items for the icebox, with the rest of the gear. Take a good look at everything, think it through and check what you see against your list. Set aside the items that need to be accessible, Load the items, not according to categories, but according to size and weight, always keeping in mind the principle: “Last in, first out”.
Always remember to pack your vehicle tools where they can be most easily reached. Just before you leave, fill the icebox and load it into your 4x4. Having one or two lockable plastic boxes to permanently store vehicle- maintenance tools and camping, cooking and sleeping gear will help to speed up packing and ensure a hassle-free trip. You can pre-pack almost all your gear except perishable food.
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