A couple years ago I bought a front pouch and a couple pouches for my hip belt. All the little stuff went into those little pouches. The only things left are big (sleeping bag, tent, cook kit, food (snacks for the day are in the little pouches out front), clothing. I do what Jim does and stuff it in at a certain order. No stuff sacks.
I really like the front pouches because I don't have to "dig" in my pack until I get to my next camp or lunch time. Lunch and rain gear on top, so not much digging there either.
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