I put my silk sleeping liner, ear plugs, eye shades into a small (quart) ziploc bag--that always went on the top under the lid because I pulled it out first--and put it in last. By putting these things together, I always knew I had them--I could do this even in the dark! I put out the shorts/pants/socks/sports bra I was going to walk in the next day (usually hung over the end of the bed) and wore my tee and panties to bed. Everything was packed up the night before except for sleeping gear--your fellow pilgrims will adore you for this. I ended up putting my toothbrush, paste and comb in the lid pocket so it was a quick grab in the morning and easily replaced. It also meant I could get at it during the day. I could get up and out in less than 15 minutes. I used a hydration system that slipped in an interior pocket of my pack against my back. Behind the hydration system, I put a ziploc bag with copies of my passport, airline tickets/reservations/ and an extra copy of my calendar with id information. At the bottom of my pack I kept my fleece blanket--just in case it was too cold (used it four times--one night I ended up putting the blanket, my fleece and poncho over me because it was so cold). Then my clothing (in a silnylon bag), my hygiene kit (in a plastic bag), sandals were slipped in on each side to balance their weight, misc--with heavier toward the center of my back and my fleece was laid in between the lid and the top of the pack because I usually needed it the first hour. My poncho was in an outer pocket for a quick grab if needed. I walked with a small belly pack with my camera, snacks, wallet, kleenex, guidebook & pilgrim credential, a few bandaids (I never needed one but I was able to assist others) and small packet of antibiotic cream.
