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Backpack packing is an art. It’s not as easy as trying to stuff in everything as quickly as possible and squeeze it tight with hope that the bag will be zipped up. Though, don’t worry, these things can be learned. So here are some tips.

Step One:

Gather everything that you think you want to bring along and then arrange them in groups of 

One – must take (eg: passport, first aid kit, shirts, etc)

Two – would like to take (inflatable neck pillow, different camera lens, etc)

Three – others (things that you haven’t got a clue about)

Step Two:

Have a good look at your must take group and start removing items that you think you can live without. Things like extra dresses, extra shoes, extra bikinis, etc. The have the bare minimum from each item and you should see your pile will start to reduce.

Step Three:

Manage your backpack. Here’s the rundown.

Sleeping bag – Easily accessible, usually have a place at the bottom of your backpack.

Pants and socks – Put it in a drawstring bag, it make it more organised so you know where to find one immediately when you need one.

T-shirts – Roll it like a Swiss roll, no questions ask.

Step Four:

Pack the top with towel and sarong. These will cover over everything and help pull the drawstring on top tighter without having things poking out and be an inconvenience. This is also great for times you want to quickly air your towel or sarong during pit stops.

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Editor JQ Lee talks and writes for a living. That's because she loves sharing interesting things to the world. With a Degree in Communication and Media Management, this petite Gen-Y will not stop chasing her passion in writing and broadcasting. She dreams to host a travel show and be a radio announcer someday, hopefully soon. Stalk this wacky fair Asian girl at www.jqtalks.com, Instagram and Twitter (@jqleejq)