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Use different colored stuff sacks and bags for the small stuff in your pack—and be consistent about what you put in each one. Doing the same thing on every trip means you don’t have to search every bag to find the one thing you are looking for. I have a variety of bags in several colors and sizes. They are not expensive and help more that I can say, especially when I’m looking for things by headlamp after dark. There’s no aimless rummaging around. — Gretchen B.
Always carry a golf towel on back of pack. Golf towels have grommets for easy attachment, so you always know where it is. In winter, use the towel to dry your hands before putting gloves back on so that they get warm faster. — Antonio
