Ha! Nice story Glen.

When I pack I have two things in mind:

1. What am I likely to use on the trail...so that goes near the top.

2. What is concentrated weight...because that goes in the middle of the pack up against my back.

So the sleeping bag and pad go at the bottom of the pack--because the only time I am going to pull them out is when we are done hiking for the day.

Next comes the bear can. And since the tent fits neatly right next to it, that's where it goes.

On top are my clothes and fishing gear---you never know when you might need to use that!

And yes, lunch usually is carried outside the bear can, in among the clothes and fishing gear.