You know, there are some things in the world that you just won’t ever master until you’ve done them a thousand times. Think: cooking rice. Riding a bike. Putting on a condom. Straightening the back of your hair.

Packing like a Cadet is a sure fire way to avoid amateur mishaps. (Image: Disney)

Get the right bag

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Jan 11, 2017 at 4:38am PST

Folding is for dummies

"Folding leaves large gaps in your packing piles that are just BEGGING for a pair of knickers." (Image: iStock)

Pack backwards

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Plan before you pack

Think about the weight