Packing can be tough. And you're gonna have to do it and redo it every couple of days. So you want to make sure you at least know how to do it right, even if you're not gonna follow it:
Really think about whether you want to be carrying around stuff that is sentimental to you. I took some of my boyfriend's clothes and preceded to not wear them that often because they're not very flattering (DUR). But I won't throw them away; they're not mine and they are a connection back home. Same applies to photos I carry around but can never seem to find.
Try to compartmentalise. If you can, find a bag with plenty of compartments, then you'll know off hand that your toiletries are in the left pocket etc etc. This will mean that you will have to unpack your bag less to find your underwear and other bits that get easily lost.
Plan in advance what you might be wearing. For the next few days, if you can plan your outfits (according to location, activities and weather) then you pack them nearer the top.
Know the climate and season. If you're headed to India in their dry season, it's going to be hot, maybe you don't want to be carrying around your trekking gear for when you do your hill tribe tour of Vietnam. Be super nice to your friend/boyfriend who is joining you and see if they can take the heavier stuff you won't use until later.
All simple in theory but never gonna happen, right?
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